Tag Archives: Friends

Five Ways Racing Is Like Having A Baby

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Coco

We runners are a tight group. We encourage each other to reach our goals. We share our training routines and tips for avoiding injury. We congratulate each other for crossing the finish line smiling. In many ways, we are like … Continue reading →

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What I Ate Wednesday: Recipes From My Friends

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Coco

For this week’s What I Ate Wednesday post, I thought I would share some terrific recipes from other bloggers. These Baked Pumpkin Donuts from Jennifer at The Fit Fork were the first recipe I made in the donut pan that I got … Continue reading →

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How Can I Pray For You?

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Coco

Have you heard about “Ashes To Go”? On Ash Wednesday, some churches took the ashes to the streets, offering ashes to people outside subway stations, Starbucks, and other busy public places. Personally, I would miss the Ash Wednesday liturgy that … Continue reading →

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Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask First

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Coco

When I was losing weight and learning how to take care of myself, the idea of “putting on my own oxygen mask first” really resonated with me. Instead of feeling guilty about taking time to eat right and exercise, I … Continue reading →

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Running Into The Inauguration Rehearsal

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Coco

First, I want to give a huge shout-out to all my friends who ran half marathons, marathons, or both (doing the Disney Goofy Challenge) this weekend! Doing a big race in January means you had to train over the holidays–today … Continue reading →

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