Friday Five – Favorite Fall Foods

November 21, 2014  Hello Friday! This afternoon I will be driving to Norfolk, Virginia for the Inaugural Harbor Lights Race Weekend.  In addition to running (I am participating in the “Get Lit Challenge” - 5K and half marathon), I will be volunteering at the expo with my fellow J&A ambassadors on Saturday morning. Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and the theme is “Favorite Fall Foods.”  I am sharing five of my favorite fall foods/recipes (I would probably make…

Throwback Thursday – Remember When…..

November 20, 2014 Welcome to another Throwback Thursday post. With Thanksgiving approaching I was thinking of my first race, the 2003 Bethesda YMCA Turkey Chase, and how much running has changed since then (even within the past couple of years).  I thought it would be fun to share some of those observations/changes. Remember When…..(Running Edition) Cotton was King. Races were timed by pulling off a piece of paper off your bib (I never figured out how they did that). A…

A Night Out: Functional Movement Screening

November 19, 2014 A few weeks ago my friend Emily invited me to a Functional Movement Screening (FMS) that the DC Capital Striders was hosting.  At that time I had no idea what a Functional Movement Screening was, but since it was free and nearby I thought it would be an informative event to attend. Image: Rose Physical Therapy Group The FMS was provided by Rose Group Physical Therapy in the Dupont Circle/Farragut North area.  We arrived to their offices,…

2014 .US National 12K Race Recap

November 18, 2014 This past weekend I ran the .US National 12K in Alexandria, Virginia.  “Open to all runners of all abilities, the .US National 12K…. will unite road racers, and local fitness enthusiasts with some of the best athletes USA Track & Field has to offer.” Image: .US National 12K I learned about this race last year after seeing signs at my local Pacers running store. Once I read Running with Perseverance’s recap I knew this would be a…

Adventures at a Sleep Number® Store

November 17, 2014  A couple of months ago I joined Smiley360 after learning about it from Sharon at Run-Hike-Play.  It is an online community of consumers who try products/experiences and share their opinions with others.  When I signed up, I had to fill out a profile of what type of products I would be interested in reviewing (ex. fitness, health, cleaning products, beds etc).  A few months later I filled out a survey and qualified for my first “mission”, review the…

Charleston Half Training 11/10-11/16 – Week 2

November 17, 2014 And another weekend comes to an end.  How are we in the middle of November already?! Monday 11/10 - Functional Movement Screening at Rose Physical Therapy Group  Tuesday 11/11 - 4 miles + 45 minutes spin + 15 minutes sculpt Wednesday 11/12 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Thursday 11/13 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Friday 11/14 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Saturday 11/15 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Sunday 11/16 - .US National 12K Race Total: 11.5 miles I…

Friday Five – Cold Weather Running Tips

November 13, 2014 Happy Friday! Umm..T-day is less than 2 weeks away - bananas! Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and the theme is “Cold Weather Running Tips.”  DC was hit with its first bout of cold cold weather yesterday - so this is a timely topic.  While most people are not fans of cold weather running - I actually prefer it!  1. Head and Hands Reduce your chance of heat loss and hypothermia by wearing a hat/headbands and…

Tasty Thursday – Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Muffins

November 13, 2014 After a little hiatus, Tasty Thursday is back (last time I shared the savory Crockpot Beef Pot Roast recipe).  This past weekend I had a chance to run errands, clean the apartment, meal prep and bake.  Today I will be sharing my recipe for Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Muffins.  This was my second time making these, so I was able to edit the recipe a bit.  Enjoy! Ingredients 3 cups flour (I used whole wheat) 3 eggs (I…

NYC Marathon-Numbers and Lessons Learned

I can’t believe that the New York City Marathon (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) was only 10 days ago; it already feels much longer than that.  For the month leading up to the marathon I dedicated each Wednesday to race related topics (Motivation, Logistics, Packing, Fueling, Outfits).  I thought it would be appropriate to wrap up Marathon Wednesdays with a post marathon look at the numbers, lessons learned, and what is next for me. By the Numbers Number of…

2014 Across the Bay 10K Race Recap

November 11, 2014 For over 30 years the annual Chesapeake Bay Bridge Walk and Governor’s Bay Bridge Run welcomed runners/walkers over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.  In 2006 it was canceled due to rising costs, restoration efforts, and security concerns. Image: Across they Bay 10K When it was announced that the 10K was coming back under new race management, I knew I wanted to sign up (even though I am scared of driving over that bridge - ranked as one of…