Back in June I shared my 5 favorite summer activities which was the Friday Five theme that week. I seriously can't believe that it's time to talk about fall activities and that summer is over! I was reading over that post and I feel like I wrote it yesterday. I have mixed feelings about this time of year but there are some things I love about fall, so let's focus on the positive! 5 Things to Love about ... Read the Post...
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Weddings, Long Runs, Pinterest, and Sunrises
I'm excited because today is the last day of the workweek for me, and tomorrow I am heading to NY for a wedding! Two of my favorites are getting married which also means I get to spend time with lots of friends who I don't see very often! I am pretty lucky because I am still close with my friends from elementary school, but we also visited each other at our different colleges all the time and now ... Read the Post...
Sunday Meals and Recovery vs Rest Days
Similar to most other weeks, last week Sunday was a day off from running for me. Typically, we call this a "rest day". While that is true, I've been trying to think of it more as a "recovery day". Whats the difference? Typically when we think of rest, it involves doing very little- maybe sleeping in, laying on the couch all day, and taking a mental break from working out, too. It's certainly important to rest, but ... Read the Post...
The Things I Won’t Run Without
Running should be a simple sport, but over the years we have managed to complicate it with all the accessories and devices that many of us use each time we run. I'll be the first to admit that I am stuck in my ways with my running gear and accessories. I try to keep it simple, but I do get anxious if I can't run with sometimes I am used to having. So let's talk about some of the things I have with me on every ... Read the Post...