Good afternoon everyone! I hope you are all having a healthy start to your week. :D I am trying to keep my cool at work by mini-meditations and deep breaths when stress starts to get to me. I am curious– what are your best relaxation techniques while at work (or just in intense situations)? I would […]

I closed my eyes and pictured my honeymoon. I felt the sweet, warm air of the Mediterranean. Eric and I were lying on the sundeck in lounge chairs of the cruise ship. She was beautiful, wasn’t she? I was listening to pop music on my ipod. I was at one with the world. There was no […]

Good afternoon! I hope you are having a fit, healthy, rocking Thursday! Here is Installment 3 of the FAQ’s! I love all your questions, keep ’em coming! Missed these? Installment 1 of FAQ’s Installment 2 of FAQ’s 18. Charlie Hills asks, “Have you tried the Turkish Delight yet?” Not yet! This weekend I will crack […]

Whew….Monday is almost over! It’s downhill from here, right? :D I had possibly the most delicious snack when I got home from work tonight: The perfect combination of the tarte crunch of the apple and the savory creaminess of the almond butter! The results of the Lulu contest ‘runner up’ vote are in: It looks like […]

Evening everyone! :D I must say my mood has picked up a lot since last night. I am feeling more like myself which is always nice. It always helps that it is Friday night of course! I am a bit sad because I was supposed to go out for my friend’s birthday celebration tonight, but […]

Morning! :) I have a special video for you all today (I actually did it last night, but it wouldn’t upload in time!). But first, I must get to my workout: According to my half-marathon training program, Monday is supposed to be my off day for exercise. However, instead of having a set off day […]

Missed these? FAQ’s Installment 1 FAQ’s Installment 2 FAQ’s Installment 3 FAQ’s Installment 4 FAQ’s Installment 5 FAQ’s Installment 6 52. Tracy says: How cool about the Polar RS200. Why did you decide on that rather than the Garmin? I’m thinking of getting a heart rate monitor that also that measures distance. Do you recommend […]

Missed these??? FAQ’s Installment 1 FAQ’s Installment 2 FAQ’s Installment 3 FAQ’s Installment 4 FAQ’s Installment 5 FAQ’s Installment 6 63. Sarah asks, “I have been increasing my mileage that I’m running and I’m wondering how to increase calories. I am trying to lose about 15 pounds so I don’t want to stall, but I […]

Yup, you saw correctly- another FAQ post in the same day!!! It is my little New Year’s gift to you all I guess. :D  Missed these??? FAQ’s Installment 1 FAQ’s Installment 2 FAQ’s Installment 3 FAQ’s Installment 4 FAQ’s Installment 5 FAQ’s Installment 6 FAQ’s Installment 7 83. Lauren asks, “Did you board Sketchie when […]

Good afternoon! We got quite the beautiful snow storm last night and today: This is what was in front of me as I ran today: As much as I love how beautiful snow looks, I find myself really craving Spring lately. Just come already! Unfortunately, living in Canada, our Springs don’t really start until mid-April […]