I really am not ready for the holiday hype–it’s not even my birthday yet! I’ve already had to dust off the #RespectTheBird hashtag to protest early holiday shopping, and I don’t care how cute that Target ad is, it’s still too early! That said, it’s not too early to start planning for a healthy holiday season, so I’m joining the Friday Five link up hosted by Eat Pray Run DC, Mar on the Run and You Signed Up for What?! to share my tips.
Veterans Day is one of those holidays that don’t get the respect they deserve. It always is observed on November 11, which means it can fall on any day of the week. It’s a Federal holiday and a bank holiday, but many offices and schools are open. Still, it’s important to take time to honor veterans on Veterans Day.
The Marine Corps War Memorial At Dawn
In the Washington, D.C. area, there are many opportunities to observe Veterans Day, including a wreath-laying ceremony at 11 am the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, and a Color guard and wreath-laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at 1 pm. Continue reading
This weekend I ran in the National Race To End Women’s Cancer 5K, which I was offered an entry to in exchange for telling you about the great cause it supports. It was a beautiful November morning in Washington, D.C., and the fast, flat course helped me earn a PR, slicing 90 seconds off my last 5K time.
The race had a 9:00 am start time and easy logistics, so we left the house around 7:30. I was a bit concerned about parking, but we snagged a spot on the street about 1/2 block from the start! We arrived just in time for the pre-race program, where we heard from several survivors of gynecological cancers, and observed a moment of silence. Continue reading
Welcome to the November 2015 Ultimate Coffee Date Link Up! It seems like it’s been ages since we’ve gotten together. And no wonder–in October I went hiking in Colorado, almost PR’d at the Army Ten Miler, squeezed in one more business trip to Chicago (and found The Bean!), and cheered on friends at the Marine Corps Marathon. What have you been up to lately?
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November is one of my favorite months of the year. The trees are still aglow in their fall colors, the weather is perfect for running, and we will celebrate my birthday, my daughter’s birthday, and see family over Thanksgiving. I’m participating in a gratitude practice on Instagram (follow me and join in!), but thought I’d share five little things I’m loving lately–and two I’m not!
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