March 2011

Practice 5K Day

March 31, 2011
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I’ve been rush-rush-rush with work, but the BEST part of my day was definitely when I got to take a break and coach Girls on the Run.  Today was the Practice 5K Day! Some coaches choose to ‘build up’ the end-of-season 5K a little more than others… I am definitely in the “Let’s get excited [...]

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How to Walk a Half Marathon

March 31, 2011
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I’ve completed 32 races, including three half marathons.    My first was way back in October 2008.  I ran the Jacksonville Marine Corps in 2:06:30.  I pushed extremely hard and was very happy with my time. I ran my second Half Marathon a few months later, in February 2009.  I ran the Gasparilla Half Marathon [...]

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Pa’s Grilled Cheese

March 30, 2011
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I was rummaging around my appliances cabinet (I have zero storage in my kitchen so I have to tuck stuff far in the back), and I found this awesome sandwich maker:   I’d guess it’s at least sixteen years old now – my grandpa passed it onto me a few years ago.  I love these [...]

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Prioritize Showering

March 30, 2011
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Hollar if you put everyday tasks on your To Do list. Yes, I have showered.  And hey, I ate, too!  Check, check, checky-check-check!   (Lots of peopled asked about my Minnesota trip – here are the details!)   You know what made my lunch hour so much more productive (I’m all for productivity when a [...]

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