It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just a few days away. Where did 2015 go? My Thanksgiving is going to be very different this year. I will be enjoying Thanksgiving from Phantom Ranch in the Grand Canyon! How many people get to say that? Not too many, I'm sure. There will be turkey and … Continue reading How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without Overindulging
Month: November 2015
10 Reasons I am Thankful for Running
November is a month that typically has us all counting our blessings and recounting what we are thankful for. It's full of food, fun and festivities. With Thanksgiving right around the corner I thought it would be appropriate, and fun, to share the 10 reasons I am thankful for running! If you have been following … Continue reading 10 Reasons I am Thankful for Running
Green Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
I first saw a variation of this smoothie recipe on Instagram by my friend Brittney. Oh my goodness, it was love at first taste. Brittney, you are a genius! Of course pumpkin is my favorite, and this healthy smoothie recipe was such a treat. I have been making this smoothie for breakfast most weekday … Continue reading Green Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Fartlek Workouts for Beginners
Fartlek-- Swedish for "speed play" is a great way to introduce speed workouts to your running regiment. The intent of Fartlek running is to alternate between moderate to hard efforts with bouts of easy running throughout. We used Fartleks regularly when training for the Pike's Peak Ascent. Hill Fartleks looked a bit different, but … Continue reading Fartlek Workouts for Beginners
Easy Homemade Applesauce
One of the best thing about autumn-- apples.There is nothing better than a fresh crisp apple. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.Apple are also super versatile. You can eat them straight, use them in pies, make applesauce. So many choices.On my birthday we attempted to go apple picking. We remembered seeing a side that said … Continue reading Easy Homemade Applesauce
Create a Social Media Checklist that Works
When I decided to jump into this whole blogging thing back in 2013, I didn't realize how much stuff needed to be done every.single.day to get yourself noticed. I pretty much ignored all the extra stuff until this past spring. I wrote when I felt like it. I wrote about seemingly random topics. I wrote about … Continue reading Create a Social Media Checklist that Works
Strength & Cardio Circuit
Happy Workout Wednesday!Now that my goal race has come and gone I've been thinking a lot about what's next. I will be running the Blue Ridge Marathon in April, but between now and when training starts, I have time for a bit of a running break. Not that I'm giving up running or anything silly … Continue reading Strength & Cardio Circuit
Hemp Hearts Chili {giveaway}
This post was sponsored by Manitoba Harvest. As always, opinions are my own.I have a few go-to soup recipes, and one of my favorites is chili. When I received a package of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts in the mail, I knew I had to try them in a chili recipe {spoiler alert: you might find … Continue reading Hemp Hearts Chili {giveaway}
