Category Archives: Fitness

Pondering A Destination Race

I’ve never done a destination race. When I first started running I signed up for the Virginia Beach Half Marathon, but work forced my first DNS and left me once bitten, twice shy about signing up for an out-of-town race. … Continue reading →

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Hitting My Race Photos Price Point

We’ve all complained about how ridiculously expensive race photos can be, and I’ve certainly had buyer’s remorse after forking over $$$ for an official photo to use in a recap. Marathon Photo seemed to be one of the worst offenders as … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Motivation Today?

So much has been written about motivation, and for good reason. It takes consistency and discipline to reach our health and fitness goals, and motivation is what drives us to make those choices that keep us on a path to success. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating The Friday Five Link Up

I always say that my favorite thing about blogging is the supportive community I’ve found in my little corner of the blogosphere. With every post, we share a little bit of ourselves and make connections that sprout into friendships. The Friday Five link … Continue reading →

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2016 Army Ten Miler Race Recap

So, my ninth Army Ten Miler is in the books! Since I had so many worries before this race, I will make this recap a story of happy endings.   My race recaps usually take almost as long to tell … Continue reading →

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