This was a great running year! 4 Half marathons PR in road Half-Marathon CR at Twisted Ankle half-marathon 947 miles Qualified for Half-Fanatics I went through a few pairs of Sauconys this year. I plan to go through more in 2014. While I was thinking about upcoming race goals, I spent more time thinking about …
Posts from: December 2013
First of all, if you are new to the Whole 30, please check out the Whole 30 site and read my review of the book that started my year of fantastic success with Whole 30 and Paleo. I am in the process of re-reading to ground myself back to the reasons why some foods can …
I know many of my readers have noticed the increase in “all things Verizon” lately. I want to say upfront this is NOT a sponsored post. I have been a very satisfied Verizon customer for years, so the campaign for FitFluential was dear to my heart. But this is not about a campaign. This is …
Apparently, nobody went and to Santa to tattle on me. Because I had a lot of awesome under the tree. Everything from clothes, kitchen stuff, teacher stuff, bath and body stuff, and WICK TRIMMERS!!!!!!! And some new glass. Stephen outdid himself this year. I love my 50. LOVE IT. But, there is a big drawback. …
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Verizon Wireless When I got my very first iPhone after being a Blackberry user for years, I knew I was smart to wait. I had to wait for the iPhone to go live on the Verizon network because I refused to give up the …
It’s the middle of December and all I want right now are brownies. I’m in that time of year where I will eat full fat, full sugar, no gluten treats and I will enjoy them to their fullest. This year, I’m trying red velvet brownies. This recipe requires plenty of red food coloring. Don’t …
Don’t laugh. It does get cold in Alabama and these past 2 weeks have been frigid. We actually turned on the big central heater, which caused the house to smoke up due to dust in the vents burning, and we even put a quilt OVER the down comforter. We are cold weather wussies. I’m running …
Or have about 30 cups. It’s a small collection I like to have hanging around when the mood strikes me. WHAT A CRAZY DAY!!!! It’s supposed to be a day of rest, but this is Sunday heading into the last week of school before Christmas. Next week is full of parties, crafts, ornaments, and oh …
I have found a new source for some serious holiday debauchery. Take some cookie dough batter. Put half in the bottom of a pan. Then take a bag of these. Unwrap those things. About 30 of them. Put 1 layer of them over 1/2 of that cookie batter. Then, after you swoon at the intensity …
This post is sponsored by FitFluential, LLC on behalf of Koss There are just a few more shopping days left and if you’re still looking for a gift for the fitness fanatic in your life, I have a great idea and it won’t break the bank. Koss Fit Series headphones. Koss’ female designers teamed up …
This post is sponsored by FitFluential, LLC on behalf of Koss It’s time to buy something for the runner in your life but you’re not sure where to begin? I have some ideas. These are a few of my favorite things for running or working out in the gym. 1. Koss FitBuds and FitClips. …
Alabama got cold, y’all. I usually can’t say these words until January. But the nation was hit by a brutal cold mass of yuck and we got the arctic blast of cold air. Of course, I’m still wearing tan lines from Colorado in June so I’m wasn’t ready for all that nonsense. I was ready …
So what is on the list for your favorite cook in your life? Or the list of the friends who are new to cooking? Do you have anybody moving into an apartment for the first time or getting married? Then check out this list of kitchen essentials. These are items for anybody who has …
I finally have all trees decorated and lights replaced. Those pre-lit things are never lit enough for me. I want them to look like they are on fire. I have a slight pyro fascination. I blame it on my hair. Main Tree That’s Has a Section of Lights Missing And It Drives Me INSANE. This …
I tried another recipe from Melissa Joulwan’s newest masterpiece, Well Fed 2! I am absolutely loving this cookbook and I can’t wait to share my full review and…host my first giveaway! Before I give too much away, let me share this recipe. First of all, until this recipe, I had never held a plantain. Nor …
I have been waiting patiently for a few weeks to share all my Christmas frivolity. I was off work today and spent the day resting and looking at my lights. And my trees. All 4 of them. I love chilling with the holiday Pandora and something hot to drink. I know these days will FLY …
A week ago, we went to All Fired Up to paint our ornaments for 2013. I picked them up today!! That was the highlight of the day. Someone has notified my entire kindergarten class that Christmas is coming soon. Not sure who let that secret out, but it has caused mayhem in our little corner …
When I decided I wanted to get serious about running, I had several things to consider. How do I start? It sounds ridiculously easy. If you want to get better at running, then you go out there and run, right? For many people, this approach is exactly what worked. For people like me, who like …
If you have gone to a grocery store lately, I’m sure you have seen the increase in items labeled “Gluten Free”. Gluten free cereals, chips, breakfast foods, canned goods, and even dairy products are proudly wearing a Gluten free label. Being a nutrition and exercise blogger, I had a surface level knowledge of gluten, but …