The Hottest 10 Miler
I was originally planning to bag my long run for the week; I didn’t end up doing it while we were in the Outer Banks because, to be honest, I didn’t feel like it! Running for me is a happy, positive...
View ArticleRed Lentil Granola Bar Recipe
This vegan red lentil granola bar recipe is packed with protein, fiber, and flavor! These make a satisfying on-the-go snack or breakfast, and you can’t taste the lentils, I promise. They’re vegan, too!...
View ArticleOrganic Valley Grassmilk Farm Tour + Giveaway
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of spending a day at an Organic Valley Grassmilk farm in New York. Organic Valley is America’s largest cooperative of organic farmers. Formed in 1988, it now...
View ArticlePhilly for 10 hours + This Week’s Fitness
On Wednesday, I spent the day in Philadelphia with two of my best friends from college, Turner and Kris! The three of us have had these fun Philly day dates going on for a few years now (usually one...
View ArticleWeekend Food + Fitness
Hey guys! Boy, is it hot here. I took an Uber ride 1 mile this morning instead of walking – no shame. Can’t wait til it cools down and walking is actually enjoyable again! We stuck around DC this...
View ArticleHealthy Portable Snack Ideas
Summer time – yesss! You guys know I’m all about travel, hiking, and all things outdoors – which is why I’m also all about healthy portable snack ideas! I rounded up a bunch of easy, real food portable...
View ArticleRunning in Heat vs. Humidity: which is worse?
The humidity continues! More crazy hot, sweaty runs this week – oof! The first one was a fun run date on Tuesday morning with my high school BFF Jenny. She’s in town visiting and Tuesday was her...
View ArticleFriday Randomness
Happy Friday from our nation’s capital! The sunsets here have been really pretty lately thanks to lots of storm clouds around – check out this gorgeous view I saw when I emerged from happy hour in...
View ArticleWeekend: Matt’s Birthday + Marathon Training 14 Miler
This weekend was all about celebrating Matt’s birthday, which was on Saturday! Per our tradition, when it’s your birthday in our household you get breakfast in bed. Matt never wants anything too big...
View ArticleLemon Avocado Hummus Recipe
This Lemon Avocado Hummus Recipe is the love child of hummus and guacamole. It makes a great sandwich spread and a yummy appetizer for social gatherings – or enjoy it as an afternoon snack with...
View ArticleMarathon Training Fitness Week in Review
Hey guys! I’m so glad many of you liked the look of my revamped Lemon Avocado Hummus Recipe. Let me know if you try it! Also, yesterday was National Watermelon Day! Did any of you celebrate? If not (or...
View ArticleLong Run Recap + Food Fun
Hello my friends and happy Friday! I’m pumped because this morning I knocked out my weekly marathon training long run. 14 miles, done – and now I can relax all weekend! Lucky for me, my track buddy...
View ArticleSmith Mountain Lake Weekend
Hello my friends! Matt and I got back to DC yesterday after spending the weekend at one of our old favorite spots: Smith Mountain Lake near the Virginia/NC border. Long time readers will remember that...
View ArticleWhy You Need to Take a Lunch Break
If you’re looking for one simple thing that you can do every day to improve your health, it’s this: take a lunch break. I know what you’re thinking: “I’m way too busy for that.” Here’s the thing:...
View ArticleHot and Sweaty Thursday Long Run
I knocked out this week’s Marine Corps Marathon training long run early because we are going out of town this weekend again! I had a bit of a step down in mileage this week per instruction from my...
View ArticleMarine Corps Marathon Training Week in Review
Hey and happy Friday! Popping in for my Marine Corps Marathon training week in review and some of my favorite links from around the web (at the end of the post). Here’s what I’ve been up to for...
View ArticlePittsburgh Wedding Weekend Recap
Hey guys! I feel like I start every Monday post with “Matt and I are back in town after…” lately – so much travel! As you guys know, this past weekend we were in Pittsburgh area with Matt’s family for...
View ArticleHealthy Summer Salad Recipes
When the weather is hot, I absolutely love refreshing salads. To inspire you (and me, too!) to mix up your summer salads, here is a round up of delicious and healthy summer salad recipes from my blog...
View ArticleThis Week’s Fitness + Food Highlights
Hey friends! I’m glad many of you liked the look of the salads in my Healthy Summer Salad Recipes round up post! Let me know if you try any of them and what you think. And now – for some food and...
View ArticleA Day in the Life
Hey guys! Happy Friday. I thought it would be fun to mix it up and do a Day in the Life post this week. Here’s what I was up to on Tuesday! 5:55 a.m. – Alarm goes off. Get up, get dressed, have some...
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