Take Care Of Your Heart – Go Red For Women

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Coco

You probably know that February is American Heart Month, the month when the American Heart Association asks us all to learn more about the risks of heart disease and the steps we can take to improve our odds for staying healthy. You also probably have heard through the Go Red For Women campaign that heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States.  

Go Red For Women

If you’ve been around my blog for a while, you know that I started taking my heart health more seriously after contracting a DVT and losing my Dad to sudden heart failure. I support the American Heart Association through the Lawyers Have Heart 10K, and do my best to encourage friends and family to take care of their hearts. Continue reading →

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What’s New On My iPhone — Podcasts and Music

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Coco

I spent two hours on my PC this weekend, updating my iPhone software, downloading new music, and making a new playlist. So, what’s new on my iPhone?

What's New On My iPhone
After hearing so much about Serial, I finally remembered to subscribe to the podcast and download the first few episodes. Continue reading →

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Sunrise Runs In Washington D.C.

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Coco

It’s no secret that I run at o’dark-thirty in the morning, and when you see these pictures, I think you’ll understand why. There are so many magnificent monuments in Washington D.C., and they are even more glorious at dawn. Here’s what I saw on one of my recent sunrise runs.

Iwo Jima Memorial

We started at the Iwo Jima Memorial. Continue reading →

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Training For Spring Races

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Coco

Even though it’s still January, it’s time I start doing more than just thinking about training for my spring races. For a while, the first race on my calendar for 2015 was the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run on April 12, but last weekend I signed up for the Reston 10 Miler on March 1–that’s barley five weeks away! 

Training For Spring Races
All of my spring races are 10 milers. I’m not concerned about the distance because my weekend long runs are usually 8-10 miles, but I need to make sure I am ready for the hills. The Cherry Blossom course is mostly flat, but the first part of the GW Parkway Classic has its share of hills, and the Reston 10 Miler is all rolling hills.  Continue reading →

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No Excuses? No Problem!

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Coco

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen me share photos with the #NoExcuses hashtag. That’s because I am participating in the Sweat Pink#NoExcuses challenge. 

no excuses

Each day there is a fitness or health related task that we are supposed to complete and share about on social media (do 10 burpees, share a healthy recipe, etc.). Augusta Active, Shower Pill, ActivMotionBar, FlipBelt, and Beaming with Health are offering prizes, but I’m mostly in it for the fun. Maybe that’s why I was stopped in my tracks when I saw Erin Brown’s Facebook post complaining about the “no excuses” fitness mantra.   Continue reading →

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