Prayers For The 2016 Election

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Coco

They say the more things change the more they stay the same, and reviewing past blog posts shows that to be true for me. I wanted to share prayers for the 2016 election and remembered writing a similar post in 2012. As I  re-read it, I was surprised at how every single word resonated with how I am feeling about this election. I do remember feeling angst over the 2012 election, but it was nothing compared to what I have been feeling about today.

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When I’m feeling stressed over things that are beyond my control, I turn to prayer. There are several prayers from the Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer that are fitting for this momentous day.  Continue reading →

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CycleBar Review — A New Way To Ride

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Coco

My weekly workout schedule has included indoor cycling since I took my first ride at Revolve a few years ago. I’m still surprised at how much I love it, but I find the the instructors, music, and energy from my fellow classmates to be really motivating. Although I’m pretty loyal to Revolve–or at least not tempted away by SoulCycle–when CycleBar agreed to set up a free group ride for my Moms Run This Town group at their new studio in Arlington, I didn’t want to miss out.

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I knew CycleBar would be gliztier than Revolve, but would I like it? Continue reading →

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Ultimate Coffee Date — The Thankful Edition

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Coco

Welcome to the November edition of the Ultimate Coffee Date Link Up! Join us as we imagine we are getting together for coffee (or tea, or your favorite beverage), and share what’s going on in our lives. Since it’s no fun to have coffee alone, make sure you leave comments on other blogs in the link up, and don’t forget to visit my co-host Deborah at Confessions Of A Mother Runner. 

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If you are new to link ups, make sure you check out these tips for making the most of them. Continue reading →

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What You Don’t Know About Me

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Coco

I’m pretty sure Lacey, Meranda and Rachel intended today’s Friday Five 2.0 topic to be an easy one, but after six years of blogging, it’s hard to come up with something you don’t already know about me!

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Perhaps you didn’t know I wore my hair in pigtails when I was four?

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I Survived Orange Theory Fitness Hell Week

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Coco

The last week of October is Hell Week at Orange Theory Fitness. That means that Orange Theory Fitness studios across the country have horror movie-themed workouts, and those brave foolish enough to sign up and go to at least 5 out of 8 classes will earn … a free t-shirt.

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Now that I have survived Orange Theory Fitness Hell Week, I am counting on it being one helluva t-shirt!  Continue reading →

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