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2016 Annapolis Running Classic A-Team + Discount!

This past May the Annapolis Running Classic team asked if I was interested in returning as an Annapolis Running Classic Ambassador Team member aka the A-Team (search #NapRunATeam on social media). Of course I accepted!  The Annapolis Running Classic will be held on Saturday November 19, 2016.  There is a post race party with soup, beer and oysters.  I ran this race for the first time in the fall of 2013 - when I started getting into running again and blogging and again…

Guess Who’s Back, Back Again

Jennifer's back, tell a friend! Sorry for the corniness I couldn't resist a little Eminem. I can't believe I went (blogger) MIA! As most of you know, I started a new job in April. I thought a mini blogging hiatus may occur (mini as in a couple weeks) so I could acclimate to the new role and organization.  Well a couple weeks turned into a month, which turned into a couple months, and now five months. Don't worry, I'm not working 24/7, I just got…

2015 Bird in Hand Half Marathon Race Recap

Another recap! I ran the Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon this past September.  I first heard of this race after reading "Running with the Amish", a 2012 Runner's World article by Bart Yasso and Steve Friedman.  The half is held in Amish Country which is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  The last time I visited the area was in second grade - I remember touring a pretzel factory, riding a train, and eating shoofly pie.  I asked my mom if she was interested…

Weekly Workout/Training in Review 3/14-3/20

This past week was spent recovering from my chest cold (the one that keeps you up all night). The plus side - I think I got some major ab work from the coughing (I kid I kid).  The negative side - zero running this week, I even got winded from walking! The highlight of the week was celebrating my birthday with my family and Cliff. Thank you for all your messages and texts :)  Thankfully I am feeling much better and will…

Gate River Run 15K Training Week 11 – 3/7-3/13

And just like that the Gate River Run 15K came and went. Good news or bad news first? Good news, I finished and had a great time visiting my friends in Jacksonville.  Bad news, I came down with a cough on Friday and it made it difficult to run (breath) on Saturday.  I'll detail more in my recap.  I've been battling the cough this week (which has kept me up during the nights), hence the later than usual post.  I…

Year Ahead – 2016 Goals

Better late than never, I wanted to share my 2016 goals.  If you have been following my blog for the past couple of years (2014, 2015), I always had a long list of goals.  I realized some of the goals were more "bucket list" or "to do list" items, such as learning to knit and calligraphy...hmmm maybe another post. This year I wanted to take a more simplified approach to goal setting and narrowed it down to three categories: running, nutrition…

Gate River Run 15K Training Week 10 – 2/29-3/6

February came and went, I cannot believe it is already March.  Today I am joining Holly from HoHo Runs and Tricia from MissSippiPiddlin for the Weekly Wrap. While I was on my little hiatus, I kept drafts of my training recaps, but never hit publish since they were unfinished (note form, not all pics uploaded).  My Gate River Run 15K Training Week 3-9 posts are now live (separate posts).   Image: Gate River Run 15K Monday 2/29 - Rest Day Worked late. Tuesday…

Friday Five – Fitness Lately

Happy Fri-Yay!! Double cheers as I return from my unplanned hiatus - in that time I renewed my PMP certification, worked worked worked, and visited New York and Florida.  I have loads to share and they are queued for next week :) Thanks to everyone who reached out to make sure I was okay, in hindsight I should have written a quick catch up post last month.  Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and sharing my Fitness Lately…

Gate River Run 15K Training Week 9 – 2/22-2/28

While I was on my little hiatus, I kept drafts of my training recaps, but never hit publish since they were unfinished (note form, not all pics uploaded).  Making my Gate River Run 15K Training Week 3-9 posts live (separate).   Image: Gate River Run 15K Monday 2/22 - Cross Training I thought I would give SoulCycle another shot since I received credit for a free class.  I met Caitlin for the 45 minutes of spin and it the class…

Gate River Run 15K Training Week 8 – 2/15-2/21

While I was on my little hiatus, I kept drafts of my training recaps, but never hit publish since they were unfinished (note form, not all pics uploaded).  Making my Gate River Run 15K Training Week 3-9 posts live (separate).   Image: Gate River Run 15K Monday 2/15 - Rest Day The entire day was spent driving back to DC.  The trip took longer because of the snow/ice storm in the DC/VA region (Fredericksburg was particularly bad).  I was hoping…