Confession: I like a clean kitchen. If my kitchen is clean and my sink is empty, I feel like I really have it all together.Confession: I sometimes empty the dishwasher of clean dishes just enough to be able to fit the dirty dishes from the sink.Confession: I have two pair of ...
On Broken Dreams
Ok, "On Broken Dreams" is a tad dramatic for what this post is really all about. Don't get too worked up about that title yet, until I explain :)This weekend, I was supposed to run the Country Music Half Marathon in Nashville, TN. I paid the race entry fee and EVERYTHING. And I ...
4 Ways to Get Back in the Habit of Exercising
I love running. I love most physical activities, but running is definitely my favorite. That being said, it is SO hard to get back into the habit of exercising after a break. (Or get started, period.). This is also the time of year when all those New Years Resolutions start sliding. You were doing ...
Exciting News!
I have exciting news!! This year, I have been chosen as an Athleta Esprit de She ambassador. I'll be participating in the RUN Atlanta 10k on November 6 in Atlanta, Georgia. They offer both a 5k and 10k. I would LOVE for you to join me. You can get more info here.You may also ...
Callaway Gardens Half Marathon, Race Recap
I have to start this post with a photo of my favorite spectators. After dropping me off at the start line, they were able to grab breakfast and then wait in the warm car before coming out to cheer me in for the finish. I was so happy to hear their voices. (It did hurt a little ...
Callaway Gardens Weekend Getaway
This weekend, we traveled to Pine Mountain, Georgia. It was about a 4 hour trip and we didn't leave until after school. With the time change, we arrived at the Mountain Creek Inn around 10pm, Eastern Time. We checked in, went to our rooms, and fell straight into bed. The room was pretty ...
Eight Confessions and a Promise
Confession: This is what the planter on my front porch looks like. Apparently you have to water pansy's to keep them alive. Who knew?Confession: I have a cleaning lady. She comes to my house every other Friday, and it makes my heart so happy when I walk in and smell ...
Piggy-bank fund for Boston Marathon Treadmill
It's official, guys. I am strongly coveting my own Boston Marathon Treadmill by ProForm. I mean, how pretty is this?Doesn't that just make you want to go for a run? And as many miles as I've logged on my cheap-o treadmill, I think I deserve it! Too bad one of our resolutions ...
Mornings on break are the best mornings.
I love my job, I do. I mean, I REALLY love my job. But on mornings like this, when we don't set an alarm and the girls snuggle with me in the recliner. When we get ready if we want to and when we want to. When I have my coffee sitting at home instead of rushing out the door. ...
Workout Rewind and A Christmas Partying Weekend
I'm noticing a trend with my workouts lately. I do REALLY well at the beginning of the week, and then not so well at the end. The end of our week just seems to get busier somehow?!? This week went a little like this:Monday: 4.5 miles on the treadmill with my new friend ...
Weekly Workouts
If you'll remember, I completely let go of all running-related stress last week. Then, this week, I had to keep reminding myself not to stress :) The week started out great, but then fizzled toward the end with all the sickness we had going on. The Callaway Gardens half is ...
Training Plan for the Callaway Gardens Half
I'm mixing things up a little for the Callaway Gardens half. I've tried different plans for several weeks, and none work just right for me. So I took my five favorites and combined them to make my own. That's professional, right? I took into consideration the number of miles ...
