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July 2, 2014 My first race for 2015! This weekend I registered for the Shamrock Dolphin Challenge, which is the Townebank 8K on Saturday and the Anthem Half Marathon on Sunday. After hearing so many great reviews of the Shamrock Race Weekend and my great experience with J&A Racing, I knew this would go on my 2015 schedule.  I know, I know…. 2014 isn’t over yet, why sign up so early? I wanted to take advantage of the lower registration…

NYC Marathon Training 6/23-6/29 – Week 2

June 30, 2014 And 2014 is officially half way over! Eeeeks! Here is how my week went: Monday 6/23 - Rest day Tuesday 6/24 - Rest day Wednesday 6/25 - 2 mile run  Thursday 6/26 - 1/2 mile walk + 60 minutes personal training  Friday 6/27 - 1 mile walk + 60 minutes spinning + 60 minutes personal training  Saturday 6/28 - 6 mile run + 1 mile walk Sunday 6/29 - 2 mile run (20 min run + cool down)  Total: 12.5 miles  This was a pretty good…

Friday Five – Things About Me II

June 27, 2014 Friday, Friday, Friday!  Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia. This week’s theme is “Five Things About Me.” Mine are going to be completely random, enjoy!  1. Gum Wrapper Chain Extraordinaire  Image: Guinness World Record Holder Gum Wrapper When I was younger I aspired to be the Guinness World Record Holder. My cousin would bring me a bag of gum wrappers each week so I could add to my chain (fruit stripes had the best colors).  I think I got…

Tasty Thursday – Crunchy Coffee Cocoa Shake

June 26, 2014 Hello Thursday! Half way through the year and I am pretty proud of myself for sticking with my goal of trying a new recipe a month. In April, I shared Runner’s World take on Hummingbird Muffins, and a few weeks ago I shared the Sliced Apple with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette appetizer from the same book.  I looked at my What I’m Cooking Next #2 list and thought it was a nice time to try the Crunchy Coffee Cocoa Shake…

2014 B.A.A 10K Race Recap

This past weekend I went to Boston and ran the B.A.A 10K, the second event of the B.A.A Distance Medley.  As you may recall, I ran the B.A.A 5K back in April.  While my visit to Boston was short, it was a beautiful weekend for running!  Race Packet Delivery Just like the B.A.A 5K, no packet pickup! I am getting spoiled by this! Registrants from the United States and Canada received their race packets in the mail (free of charge). …

NYC Marathon Training 6/16-6/22 – Week 1

June 23, 2014 Hello from Boston (currently in transit to DC)! I will be posting a race recap of the B.A.A 10K tomorrow! You may notice a few cosmetic changes to my weekly training log: New header - NYC Marathon Training officially began last week! New dates - Will recap Mon-Sun to mirror the training schedule Monday 6/16 - Rest day Tuesday 6/17 - 1 mile run + 60 minute training session + 3 mile run/1 mile walk Wednesday 6/18 - Rest day…

Friday Five: DC Bucket List Races

June 20, 2014 Happy Happy Friday!  We are half way through 2014 and of course I am drafting my 2015 running schedule!  It feels like yesterday when I shared my 2014 schedule. As I begin the planning process I thought I would share Five DC Bucket List Races (start, runs through, and/or finishes in DC proper).  In no particular order: 1. Lawyers Have Hearts 10K This has been on my bucket list for some time now.  The course begins/ends in…

Tasty Thursday – Sesame Honey Chicken

June 19, 2014 I’ve been eyeing this Skinnytaste recipe for quite some time now.  If you have never visited the website, “it features delicious, healthy, low fat, family-friendly recipes.”  There are hundreds of recipes (well categorized too), beautiful photos, and Gina (the owner/author) also provides nutritional information (including WW points). Ingredients - Recipe HERE 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast black pepper, to taste 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free) 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup tomato paste 3…

PRR Distance Training Program Kickoff (DC)

June 17, 2014 Last Wednesday I attended Potomac River Running’s Distance Training Program kickoff for the DC group.  It was held at their new Penn Quarter store by Gallery Place/Verizon Center (they closed the Cleveland Park location).  Image: Potomac River Running DC I arrived 15 minutes early (surprise surprise) to a quasi empty store. People quickly trickled in from work and from the 6:30 Fun Run (every Wednesday).  We signed in and received a tech tee and water bottle. PRR…