Five Things I Love About The Friday Five Link Up

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Coco

Happy anniversary to the Friday Five Link Up hosted by the Courtney, Cynthia and Mar–a/k/a the D.C. Trifecta! The theme they picked for this week is “5 Things I Love” and I am going to celebrate the anniversary of my second-favorite link up by sharing five things I love about the Friday Five Link Up.

Friday Five Link Up

My favorite link up is the monthly Coffee Date Link Up I co-host with Deborah and Lynda–grab the badge from my sidebar and mark your editorial calendar for the first Saturday of every month. 😉  Continue reading →

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Diet Rules — Moderation Or Deprivation?

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Coco

I think I have relatively healthy eating habits. I am not vegetarian or vegan. I don’t do Paleo or Whole 30. I hate the very idea of “clean” eating. But I do eat a balanced diet with whole grains, lean protein, low-fat dairy and lots of fruits and vegetables. I bring my own lunch to work, rarely eat fast food, and would rather cobble together something from the pantry than get take-out.

Moderation Or Deprivation

On the other hand, I will have cake at office celebrations, enjoy my No Sugar Added Klondike Bar for dessert almost every day, and unwind with an IPA or glass of wine almost every evening. So, when I saw this article by Jonathon Ross on Greatist, I was torn. Do I believe in “everything in moderation” or not?  Continue reading →

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How To Train Your Brain For Better Running

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Coco

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When I first started running I had to overcome the physical challenges. I was out of breath. I was sweaty. My legs felt heavy. My feet ached. Was I done yet? As my lungs and legs got stronger, I realized that running poses mental challenges that can be just as difficult to overcome.

Running Is A Mental Sport
Often the first mental challenge is getting out the door when I’m tired. Or when it’s cold outside. Or too hot. Or psyching myself out to face the tedium of running on the treadmill. Then there are the challenges of sticking with a training program, pushing myself beyond my comfort zone at the track or trudging up that hill again. Continue reading →

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Why You Should Pay For Your Race Photos

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Coco

In this day of Facebook, Instagram and, of course, blogging, it didn’t really happen unless you can share a picture on all of your social media outlets. Racing is no exception. Even if you have a race t-shirt to wear around town and a medal to hang on your wall, you want race photos to remember the pride (or relief) you felt as you crossed the finish line.

Pay For Race Photos
Some races offer free race photos, but for those that don’t I think you should pay for race photos instead of clipping the proofs from the photographer’s website. Here’s why.  Continue reading →

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Hiking Mount Sanitas And Horsetooth Rock In Colorado

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Coco

When we made plans to visit my daughter in Colorado, we also made plans to do some hiking while we were there. That means we packed our hiking shoes and layers in case we could figure out some 1/2 day hikes to pass the time while our daughter was working.

Hiking In Colorado
For our first hike, we climbed up Mount Sanitas in Boulder. The trailhead is practically nestled in a neighborhood, but there is a small parking lot and limited on-street parking nearby.  Continue reading →

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