The Perfect Race (Lawyers Have Heart 10K)

Maybe the title of this post means that I’m still pumped with endorphins, but the 2014 Lawyers Have Heart 10K came pretty close to being the perfect race.

First, the weather was perfect–in the mid-60s with low humidity.

Washington Harbour

View of the Washington Harbour race venue from down the river.

I wouldn’t have minded a few clouds, but it’s hard to complain when there’s a cool breeze coming off the river.  Continue reading

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Celebrating Father’s Day

Today I will be celebrating Father’s Day by letting my husband watch our son’s lacrosse game while I get a massage. There’s nothing wrong with that, is there?

Happy Father's Day

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Things I’m Doing Differently For The Lawyers Have Heart 10K

Tomorrow I’m running the Lawyers Have Heart 10K. It is the least favorite race that I run almost every year, but I do it because I am a lawyer, I support the American Heart Association, and the race starts and ends at my office, so I really have no excuse.

LHH Logo
So, why do I dislike this race so much? Continue reading

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Enjoying Coffee In Europe

You know I love my Starbucks, but when I travel out of the country I do like to try local coffee shops. On my last trip, I enjoyed some delicious coffee in Europe.

Enjoying Coffee in Europe

The day we arrive started with a hit of airplane coffee,
made tolerable with a spike of Starbucks Via®. Continue reading

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The Boulder Flatirons

Last weekend we visited my daughter in Boulder, Colorado. It was a crazy trip–I got home from Copenhagen on Thursday afternoon, unpacked, did laundry, and re-packed for our 8 am flight on Friday–but it was worth it to see her and celebrate her college graduation. Plus, I never get tired of looking at the Boulder Flatirons.

Rainy Boulder Flatirons

We hit the ground running on Friday, meeting my daughter for brunch and then going shopping at the Pearl Street Mall. We didn’t check into our hotel until a torrential rain storm came through, causing flash flood warnings. Continue reading

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