Back to Race Training
After the brutal Baltimore 10 miler (I actually ended up with a personal best running time, but it’s the the toughest race I’ve completed), I gave myself a little break from race training. Like, a whole week off. In runner …
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On my bookshelf
Earlier this month, I told myself I had to read at least three books. Since both of my book clubs have parted ways, and since I’ve placed the grad program on the back burner {maybe even permanently on hold}, I’ve …
Welcome to Summer Sangria
So, this happened last night. Feeling spontaneous, I messaged a few friends yesterday afternoon and suggested they come over {after Zumba class, of course} to sip some sangria on our back porch–a welcome to summer party of sorts. After receiving …
A Homestead Update
A few photos from the Homestead this week. Take a look! So much growing, so many vivid colors! pomegranate blackberries raspberries grapes blueberries hydrangeas beans the Pine Street bees! cabbage peas 4 varieties of squash two of the 5 vegetable …
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Lose a Marathon?
I’ve seen this floating around on twitter in the past couple of days: Jess has initiated a pretty ingenious weight loss challenge: Lose a Marathon. There are actually two challenges: lose a marathon or lose a half marathon. Jess created …
Baltimore 10 Miler
I ran 10 miler #2 in Baltimore this weekend! First of all, what a PERFECT day for a race. The sun was shining, blue skies, it was warm, but not too hot. I heard 6,500 racers were around for the …
Joining the Herd
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to accompany a herd of sheep on their nightly dine-and-walk adventure. For realsies. Not a metaphor. Our friend (and fellow beekeeper!) invited us to her farm (homestead?) to meet her animals and for …