After 8 weeks and 155 miles of training, surviving a viral sinus/ear infection in addition to the flu, as well as a long-weekend trip to Colorado the week before, as of this past Sunday, March 26 I officially completed one of my BIG GOALS for the year – completing a HALF-MARATHON! This was my sixth half-marathon, but my first in… Read More
Archives for March 2017
Colorado 2017
We just returned from another FABULOUS “skication” in Colorado, and wow – I knew I was ready for a vacation, but it wasn’t until I was out there that I realized just how much I needed the getaway! It’s been crazy busy since the first of the year (especially the past few weeks) and this break was pure BLISS! This… Read More
The 5th Annual ‘My Favorite Things / Girls Day Out’ Party
Last Saturday marked the bestie and I’s 5th Annual ‘My Favorite Things / Girls Day Out’ party here at the ranch and what. a. HOOT. It’s no surprise all of us had a good time, given this is our FIFTH consecutive year hosting this awesome event, and we can certainly say we get better and better at doing this each… Read More
This Lenten Season
I’m sitting here today at my desk with so much gratitude for the fact that it’s March and that means 1) it’s the month of SPRING (anybody else ready for green grass, flowers, more sunshine, and longer days?); 2) it’s the month of FUN ACTIVITIES like my bestie and I’s 5th Annual My Favorite Things / Girls Day Out party… Read More
Half-Marathon Training 2017
In the spring of 2013, I completed my 5th half-marathon, achieving the best time and pace I’d ever accomplished since beginning my running journey in 2010. The following week, on a quick routine training run before work, a sharp pain shot through my left foot and up my leg, literally stopping me mid-stride. I had never felt anything like it… Read More