Monthly Archives: March 2012

Know what works for you…but be willing to try new things

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

I’m a big HUGE-MONGOID fan of epsom salt soaks after my friend, Cherie, talked about it on twitter one day. As all my previous injuries have been muscle-related (Thank God), the epsom salt bath has become one of my best … Continue reading →

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This is why I run.

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

I ran 7 miles yesterday morning and then devoured my new favorite pasta dish at Noodles & Co; the Whole Grain Tuscan Linguine for lunch. I *heart* my “runger.”

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Ahhhhh SNAP!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

It’s official! I canceled my membership to Lifetime Fitness after almost 2 years today. It was a no-brainer for me after taking a tour of my new club, Snap Fitness less than 1/2 a mile from my house. The first … Continue reading →

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Tell me I’m being a big giant turd

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

I’ve been a member of my current “MEGA” gym since July 1st, 2010 (the day I ran for the first time and collapsed in a heap of exhaustion after 0.23 of a mile). Things included in my membership: gynormous amount … Continue reading →

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Crazy thoughts…

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Crazy randomness going through my head… 1) I absolutely do not need another pair of running shorts, but there’s a pair of my favorite Adidas shorts on ebay right now in black that I MUST HAVE. 2) I cannot believe … Continue reading →

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As seen on my run…

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Yesterday I did my longer run of the week at the lake and on the route of my very first race ever. No watch. No expectations other than to enjoy myself. I love this place and it will always hold … Continue reading →

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Right now.

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

It’s getting more and more real every single day that I am less than 2 months away from my first 1/2 marathon. And let’s face it, if you’ve been reading my blog for a long time, you are just as … Continue reading →

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It was time to put on the big-girl panties

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Race season 2012 has officially begun as of this past Saturday. I ran Team Ortho’s Get Lucky 7K downtown Minneapolis and had a GREAT time meeting up with friends, I had a really strong run, and overall the atmosphere was … Continue reading →

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Yesterday was stellar.

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

Race recap to come tomorrow, but I pretty much loved every part of yesterday. Great race, great friends, AMAZING weather, great convos, great hubby. It was a wonderful day to officially start my 2012 race season!    

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I wanna know this kid!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

I saw this on my friend’s facebook page. The Most Insane Letter Ever Written to a TV Weatherman:

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