We are leaving for Colorado in a few days and this year, I’m doing some things differently. Last year, our trip was great, but I was dealing with some health issues that we found out later was Celiac disease. I couldn’t hike like I wanted to. I got in maybe 2 good hikes and that’s …
Posts from: May 2013
It’s the day after Memorial Day and since we celebrated with some friends, I didn’t cook anything for the long weekend. Tonight, I pulled out my Cooking Light recipes and some big ol’ Georgia shrimp to use with my red potatoes. I had no idea that Frogmore Stew is the same thing we call “cajun …
Many moons ago, when I first started running, I wore an old pair of Addidas and cotton socks leftover from the basketball years. I just squished them down so I didn’t look too ridiculous. It was KLASSY. A few weeks of bleeding blisters and spending more money on Band-Aids led me to a search for …
Remembering not just those who served, but the families who proudly held the homes together while their soldiers were away. Thank you for your service for our freedoms.
I felt so good after the race, I increased miles this week! My legs felt great by Monday, and I saw no reason to goof off. As far as the weather, it is still cool and rainy. I LOVE having an actual spring! This has been the best spring running season in a few years. …
I haven’t posted a church construction update in a while. To be perfectly honest, I haven’t driven by the site in months. I keep up with the progress through members’ facebook pages so I know progress is moving forward, but I just don’t want to see the area of reconstruction. It’s been 2 years since …
One of the things I love most about Tuscaloosa is the farmer’s market on the river. After supporting our local farms with our dollars, I can sit by the river and watch the paddleboats, barges, and UA row team. This is a smaller market, and I try to get to this one twice a month …
I’m changing my goals for the Under Armour What’s Beautiful campaign. Why? I didn’t meet my first goal. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to complete 2 half marathons in one weekend. I had the Twisted Ankle trail half marathon on Saturday and the XTerra half marathon on Sunday. I ran Saturday and had …
Schools is almost out for the year and one thing I look forward to is cooking a full hearty breakfast. On mornings that I go to Cross-fit, I make these after I get back. On mornings when I want to sleep in, I usually get busy on this before the coffee kicks in. Fresh eggs, …
What a hectic week! Between finishing school, starting to THINK about packing for 3 weeks in Colorado, and ramping up race training, (and maybe a small addiction to Candy Crush Saga) I’m extremely busy. I’m in that weird space of time where I don’t want to buy a weeks’ worth of groceries because we will …
Many moons ago, when I started the Couch 2 5K program, I was doing some of my running on a treadmill at the gym. I was severely overweight and very self-conscious about how I looked among all the skinny beautiful people. After a few runs of just me and my own self-deprecating thoughts, I searched …
RACE WEEK!!! and I’m also sick with strep throat and sinus infection. BUT ITS RACE WEEK!!! My favorite race, 4th year. Twisted Ankle Half Marathon. It’s a trail race complete with mud, dirt, bugs, cuts, blood, more mud and bugs, and intense satisfaction when it’s over. This week was a low mileage week, but that’s …
This is my 4th year to run this race. Why do you ask that? This. If you have missed my previous years’ reports, take a quick look: 2010 2011 2012 This year, we were back to the original course from the first 6 years so I had a chance to maybe MAYBE get a …
I was so excited to see a return to Playlist Thursday by Pavement Runner! He picks a theme, and we try to come up with 3 songs that fit the theme. Something old (at least 5 years old) Something new (within the past year) Something to consider (wildcard) The reason I love this …
I only carry it around when my nose is in constant turmoil. It’s a good thing the good stuff was on sale. It REALLY is like little quilts. I never paid much attention to it until I took a picture… So, how did this day go? 6:00 Alarm goes off. And I mutter some form …
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. -Mahatma Gandhi This story has been waiting to be told. I can’t tell you how many times over the past couple of years that I have sat down, coffee in hand, to write my thoughts..my deepest thoughts…about me. My dreams, my baby-step …
and 1 more Monday left until SCHOOL IS OUT! What a day. Last week we had the ever fun, suffer in silence while the 3rd grade next door took their state standardized tests. There is nothing fun about 24 kindergarten kids having to be absolutely silent for 3 hours at time. But, we all hung …
My original idea for dinner was a veggie loaded garlic chicken stir fry. I wanted a lot of vegetables of various color and texture. But then when my head still felt like a pressurized blimp, I changed my mind to wanting something spicy that might open my breathing passages. And this recipe was born. I …
Running is a great way to lose weight. Running is also a great way to disillusion yourself into a higher pants size. How many times have we come in from a “run” and felt justified in eating a lot of food or eating food that isn’t fueling our machines, but clogging the gears? We may …
This week is all about quick recovery from sinus infection and strep throat. Lots of soup, fresh veggies, and some antioxidants with fruit smoothies. They are double duty: ice cold to help my throat and quick shot of nutrition. Sunday: Chicken soup Monday: Chicken Stir Fry Tuesday: Sautéed Cabbage with bacon, Grilled sausage with broccoli …