Clouds Make The Best Sunrises

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Coco

You know I like my sunrise pictures–or, as I tag them on Instagram, my #runrise pictures. I set my alarm while we were on vacation to catch the sunrise over the Grand Canyon. I try to time my long runs for good sunrise photo-ops.

Washington Monument Sunrise

All this attention to sunrises made me realize that the presence of some clouds makes the best photographs. With clouds, there can be streaks of pink or orange, contrast between dark and light, texture. Without clouds the sky is just … blue. It can be pretty, but it’s not as breathtaking or soul-stirring. Continue reading →

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Five Reasons To Cheer On Marathon Runners

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Coco

I’ve been running for 14 years, but I’d never spectated at a race until last weekend. Now that I’ve done it, I definitely will be doing it again. In case you’re wondering why you should give up a few precious weekend hours to cheer on marathon runners, here are my top five reasons.

Cheer A Marathon
1. Guilt. The main reason I committed to joining my Moms Run This Town group’s Marine Corps Marathon cheer station was guilt. When I am racing, crowd support means a lot to me. Bring on the cowbells! I knew it was past time for me to give back to the running community and support other runners. Continue reading →

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Appreciating Different Perspectives

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Coco

I am a social media junkie and an NPR junkie. Over the past few years NPR has done a number of interesting stories on Facebook, and the ones I find most interesting relate to the sociology of Facebook. There have been stories on Facebook and bullying, Facebook and depression, and Facebook and politics. One story I still think about considered whether Facebook brings us together or drives us further apart. 

 

Cloud Gate Chicago

Reflections on Perspective — Cloud Gate, Chicago (@Got2Run4Me)

 It may be obvious how Facebook brings us together. The whole point is to connect with your friends and keep in touch, right? But the story noted that the ability to select your “Friends” and edit your “Newsfeed” can drive us apart. Continue reading →

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Washington D.C. Kayaking Tour

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Coco

I love living near Washington, D.C., but I often get too caught up in the daily grind to take advantage of the great activities going on around town. I’m trying to change that, so when I saw an advertisement for a “Fall Foliage Kayaking Tour,” I checked our calendar, checked the weather, and signed up. 

Kayaking Tour
The tour was offered by Boating In D.C., from the Key Bridge Boathouse in the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C. Continue reading →

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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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