Birthday Weekend Adventures
Hello my friends – today is my birthday! Monday is kind of a lame birthday day, but don’t worry – I was quite spoiled with a weekend of celebrations. On Saturday, Matt and I had a bunch of friends over...
View ArticleBirthday Dinner + Definitions DC Gym Review
Hi friends! Last night, Matt made us a fun dinner in honor of my birthday: cedar plank salmon! Using this method, salmon is cooked on a plank (soaked in water so it doesn’t catch fire) over indirect...
View ArticleRunning with the Pope + a Simple BBQ Dinner
Hello my friends! The District is buzzing with excitement today because the Pope is here! I’m steering clear of downtown the rest of the day, but this morning, my running buddy Sokphal and I decided to...
View ArticleWhy Sleep Is So Important + Leesa Mattress Review
Thank you to Leesa for sponsoring this post! There are a lot of ways that you can improve your health – exercise, eating healthier, stressing less – but one of the big ones that gets overlooked is...
View ArticleCoconut Breakfast Quinoa Recipe
Cool fall mornings mean that hot breakfasts are officially back in my rotation. This comforting and satisfying Coconut Breakfast Quinoa recipe (vegan, gluten free) is easy to make and as healthy as it...
View ArticleClarendon Day 10k Race Recap
On Saturday, Matt and I ran the Clarendon Day 10k, and I set myself a new 10k race PR (personal record)!! This was my third time doing the 10k (fourth time doing the race series – remember last year...
View ArticleLe Tote Fashion Rental Service Review + Coupon Code
Thank you to Le Tote for sponsoring this post! See the end of the post for a 20% off Le Tote coupon code. You guys know I’m a big fan of having fashion delivered to my doorstep in a box, so when the...
View ArticleWednesday Packed Lunch + Girls on the Run
Hey friends! It’s a rainy and gray one over here in DC – I feel kind of like this. Anyone else? On the upside, it’s almost October, so I feel like it’s now appropriate to re-share this old favorite...
View ArticleRecent Eats
Hi friends! Thank you for your great Girls on the Run advice on yesterday’s post! (If you missed it – I’m volunteering with them as a coach this fall for the first time.) We ended up having a fun...
View ArticleRunning Fuel Recipe: Nut Butter Stuffed Salty Dates
I know many of you are gearing up for long runs and marathons this fall, so I thought now was the perfect time to share a formal recipe for one of my favorite real food running fuels: Nut Butter...
View ArticleRunning Nashville’s Shelby Bottoms Greenway
Hi friends! I’m on my way home after a whirlwind of a weekend down in Nashville, TN for FNCE, the annual Registered Dietitian conference and expo. Before I get into a recap of the conference...
View ArticleFNCE 2015 Conference Recap
Wow – what a whirlwind the past week has been! I’m home in DC now and wanted to share a recap of what I’ve been up to – from Friday to Tuesday, I was in Nashville, TN for FNCE, the massive annual...
View ArticleThe Importance of Challenging Negative Self Talk
Hi friends! I’m getting back into the swing of things here in DC after my trip to Nashville for FNCE. As you know, I’m running the Nike Women’s Half Marathon in San Francisco with ClassPass in a week...
View ArticleSpicy Hummus Queso Dip – Healthier Tailgating Recipe
This Spicy Hummus Queso Dip makes the perfect healthier tailgating appetizer recipe. Thank you to Sabra for sponsoring this post! It’s officially fall – and that means many of you are now spending part...
View Article3 Year Anniversary Weekend Hiking in Shenandoah National Park
This past weekend, Matt and I enjoyed a wonderful long weekend away to celebrate our wedding anniversary! Hard to believe it’s been 3 years since we tied the knot. <3 We celebrated by spending the...
View ArticleHow to Kick a Cold Naturally
Thank you to Ricola® Herb & Throat drops for sponsoring this post as part of an ongoing campaign with Socialstars. #swissherbs It’s officially cold season, as I’m sure you guys have noticed....
View ArticleReady to Run San Francisco + This Week’s Workouts
Hi friends! I’m super excited because in only a few short days I’ll be running the Nike Women’s Half Marathon in San Francisco! As you know, I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to run the race...
View ArticleGreek Lamb Burgers Recipe
Do you guys remember a few months ago when I mentioned that Matt and I made some Greek lamb burgers that were crazy delicious, but dropped the ball on measuring anything/actually having a formal recipe...
View ArticleNike Women’s Half Marathon San Francisco Race Recap
Hi friends – I’m currently flying back to DC from San Francisco after a fun long weekend adventure! I have so many photos and things I want to share with you guys (you can get a preview of what I was...
View ArticleSan Francisco Restaurant Recommendations and Sightseeing
Hi friends! Now that I’ve shared my Nike Women’s Half Marathon race recap, I wanted to share some of the other adventures I got into while in San Francisco. Here are some of the highlights! Sightseeing...
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