Chocolate Crackle Cookies

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Coco

This recipe for Chocolate Crackle Cookies comes right off the box of Ghiradelli® Double Chocolate brownie mix (with chocolate chips in the mix), with one variation in technique.

Chocolate Crackle Cookies
My favorite way to enjoy chocolate is to savor a square or two of dark chocolate or indulge in a fudgey brownie. I discovered Ghiradelli® Double Chocolate brownie mix at a potluck a few years ago, when I asked the person who had brought the best brownies ever for her recipe. Luckily she wasn’t ashamed to admit that she had used a mix! Continue reading →

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Running Hills For Ragnar Training

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Coco

After feeling a bit worn out the week before last  I was pleased to have a pretty awesome week of Ragnar training last week. The theme for last week was hills.

Ragnar

On Monday, I did my usual 45 minutes of strength training.

On Tuesday, I met some MRTT women for hill repeats. 

Trinity

That first climb was part of our warm-up. Hmmmm ….  Continue reading →

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Milestone Pod Review And Giveaway

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Coco

This is my second Milestone Pod review and giveaway. I love my Milestone Pod so much, I asked them if they would sponsor a giveaway as part of my month-long celebration of four years of blogging. And, they are so awesome, they said yes without hesitation.

Milestone Pod Review

Since I wrote my first review, they have continued to make improvements and add features.  The main purpose of the Milestone Pod is to keep track of your shoe mileage automatically, so you know when it’s time to replace them (usually at 300-400 miles).  Continue reading →

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Five Reasons To Like My Facebook Page

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Coco

In keeping with my month-long celebration of my fourth year of blogging, I’m having a bit of fun with today’s Friday Five theme and giving you five reasons to like my Facebook page. 🙂

Facebook Like Button

(Go ahead! Click and like the Running With Perseverance Facebook page!)

1. You can Like the Running With Perseverance Facebook page as an entry in my RevolveDC Ride Package giveaway.

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2. You can Like the Running With Perseverance Facebook page as an early entry in my Milestone Pod giveaway. (You can see why I think Milestone Pod is so awesome in my original Milestone Pod review.) a Rafflecopter giveaway

3. If you Like the Running With Perseverance Facebook page you won’t miss updates about new posts, unless you don’t jump through whatever hoops Facebook needs you to jump through in order to see what you want to see in your newsfeed …. 🙁

4. If you Like the Running With Perseverance Facebook page you can see my favorite Instagram posts–you don’t want to miss my #sweatyselfies or fun pictures like this!

plank at the track

plank at the track

5. If you Like the Running With Perseverance Facebook page and leave a link to your page, I will Like your page back–just like elementary school, if you come to my birthday party I’ll go to yours. 🙂

Find out what others think you should be liking (or loving) for this week’s Friday Five linkup hosted by Eat Pray Run DC,Mar on the Run and You Signed Up for What!

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Egg Breakfast Ideas To Start Your Day

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Coco

Breakfast really is my favorite meal of the day. While I love pancakes as much as the next person, I get through the morning better when my breakfast involves eggs. I usually have a fried egg and toast before I go to work, but lately I’ve been getting bored with that combination. Last week I got creative, and enjoyed three new egg breakfast ideas that I’d like to share with you. 

Egg Breakfast Ideas
My favorite new egg breakfast idea is my scrambled eggs in roasted pepper boats. Continue reading →

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