Halloween Spiderweb Maple Brownie Cookies
Thank you to Pure Canadian Maple Syrup for sponsoring this post and the delicious Halloween Spiderweb Maple Brownie Cookies within it! I hope you guys love Halloween as much as I do, because I have a...
View ArticleWeekend Adventures
Hi friends! DC gave us the most perfect fall weather weekend, and I took full advantage. Before getting in to the weekend proper, let’s rewind to Friday. I kicked off the day with an early run with my...
View ArticleMCM 10k Race Recap 2014
Hello my friends! As you know, Matt and I ran the MCM 10k – the lesser known sibling to the iconic Marine Corps Marathon – on Sunday morning. After I flubbed the start time for the Clarendon Day 10k...
View ArticleWorkout Sunrises
It’s been a week of beautiful sunrises. This is basically what gets me out of bed for morning workouts. I hit up a 6 a.m. CrossFit class yesterday, and when I emerged shortly after 7 I was treated with...
View ArticleAn Easy Packed Lunch + Snacks
Morning, friends! This week has marked my return to the world of offices and packed lunches. As I mentioned last week, I’m renting some desk space in downtown DC because I was getting super lonely...
View Article33 Healthy & Delicious Pumpkin Recipes
Happy Halloween! In honor of the holiday, here are 33 Healthy & Delicious Pumpkin Recipes from here on my blog and around the web. The first list includes regular recipes; read on for gluten free...
View ArticleWeekend Adventures + Stitch Fix Fun
Morning! What were you for Halloween? Matt and I decided to go scary this year. We had fun passing out candy to cute kids before heading out to a house party for some adult fun. Good times! Saturday...
View ArticleStrawberry and Fennel Barley Salad
Thank you to the California Strawberry Commission for sponsoring this post and the beautiful Strawberry and Fennel Barley Salad within it! You guys know I love grain salads, so it only makes sense that...
View ArticleThis Week’s Workouts + An Easy Breakfast
Hi friends! Happy hump day. I hope your weeks are going well! Mine has been busy – I was traveling yesterday (you can see what I was up to on Instagram – I’ll share a recap soon) so today is spent...
View ArticleRunning Safely in the Dark
It’s Friday, my friends! And it’s a beautiful one, too. Love those gorgeous fall leaves! You know what I really love about running? It gives me the chance to get outside and enjoy the day and some...
View ArticleRigatoni with Slow Cooker Stewed Lamb and Vegetables + GIVEAWAY!
Thank you to Mountain States Rosen for sponsoring this post and the Rigatoni with Slow Cooker Stewed American Lamb and Vegetables within it. Confession: this was the first time I have ever cooked lamb...
View ArticleA Veteran’s Day WOD + An Easy Dinner with Packed Lunch Leftovers
Hello and Happy Veteran’s Day! A big thank you to the brave men and women who have served our country, and to their families, too! I hope you take some time to thank a veteran you know (or don’t know!)...
View Article5 Things I’m Loving Lately
1) Fall colors and hiking. I explored a fun new-to-me trail on Saturday with my friend Ashley – the Potomac Heritage Trail, which you can access from the Roosevelt Island Parking lot in Virginia, just...
View ArticleBlue Apron Review + Free Meal Code
Thank you to Blue Apron for sponsoring this post! Have you guys heard of Blue Apron? It’s a nationwide company that sends a box of fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and accompanying recipes to your door...
View Article14 Tips for Understanding Diabetes on World Diabetes Day
Good morning! In honor of World Diabetes Day today, I’m happy to share a guest post from fANNEtastic blog reader and type 1 diabetic Allison Nimlos. I hope you find it interesting and informative! Take...
View ArticleYoga Love + A Sunny Run
Hi friends! You know what I’ve been loving lately even more than usual? Yoga! After not getting my ohm on nearly enough this summer/fall due to all my travels, I’ve been hitting the mat hard lately and...
View ArticleClassPass Fitness Adventures
On Sunday morning, I got one of the most awesome workouts I’ve had in quite awhile. My friend Karen and I decided to hit up the CorePower Yoga in Georgetown for their Heated Power Yoga with Weights. I...
View ArticleHow to Stay Active While Traveling During the Holidays
With the holidays right around the corner, many of us will be traveling a lot in the coming months. Staying active is key for me when traveling so I don’t arrive home feeling like a total hot mess,...
View ArticleRunning Sightseeing on the National Mall
I played hooky this morning because my friend Kris was in town! She was here all the way from Paris for a work conference and stayed at our place last night after the conference was over so we could...
View ArticleEasy Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe
I have a treat for you guys today, just in time for Thanksgiving: an easy homemade cranberry sauce recipe! This flavorful and unique cranberry sauce is free of refined sugar and as easy as it gets to...
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