My Lucky Seven 2014 Races

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Coco

With only a few weeks left in 2014, I’ve been reflecting on the year and starting to make plans for 2015. Today’s Tuesdays On The Run theme is “Show Off Your Bling,” so what better time to bask in the glow of my 2014 races? 

2014 Races
This year turned out to be a really great year of running for me. I became involved with Moms Run This Town and met women who would brave the cold and the rain for company on long runs. They taught me how great track workouts can be and even made hill repeats fun. I didn’t have to take any time off for injuries, and I ran seven great races.  Continue reading →

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Garmin Vivosmart Review

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Coco

I’ve only had my Garmin Vivosmart for a few weeks, but since people may be putting personal activity trackers on their holiday wishlists, I thought I’d share my initial thoughts in an early Garmin Vivosmart Review. 

Garmin Vivosmart Review
I wore my  Jawbone UP for a year, so I can’t help but compare the Vivosmart to the UP. Like the UP, the Garmin Vivosmart is an activity tracker that counts your steps and alerts you when you’ve been idle for more than hour. What makes the Vivosmart “smart” is its Bluetooth connection to your smartphone. Not only does it upload its data automatically to the Garmin Connect app, it can transmit notifications when you receive a call, text message, or other alert on your phone!  Continue reading →

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Catching Up At The Ultimate Coffee Date

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Coco

Thank you for stopping by for the December edition of the Ultimate Coffee Date! It’s nice to have this opportunity to catch up before the hustle and bustle of the season takes over.

The Ultimate Coffee Date

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If we were having coffee, I would ask if you had a good Thanksgiving, if you did any Black Friday shopping, and if you got any good Cyber Monday deals. I did no shopping whatsoever on Friday, but I did pick up one gift at a local store on Small Business Saturday.  Continue reading →

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Fun And Festive Xmas Playlists For Running

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Coco

One way I get in the holiday spirit and stay motivated to keep running through the hectic holiday season is having this fun “Xmas” playlist loaded on my iPhone and iPod.

Xmas Playlist
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Check out Tunes Tuesday, with Kim from Kooky Runner, Steff from Run Steff Run, and Janelle from Run With No Regrets.

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Enjoying Holiday Leftovers For Breakfast

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Coco

As much as I like cooking my holiday recipes, what I really look forward to at Thanksgiving is my Mom’s cornbread stuffing and whole cranberry sauce. She spoils me by making extra, and some of my favorite ways of enjoying these “leftovers” are for breakfast.

My all-time favorite post-holiday breakfast is
a fried egg with stuffing and cranberry sauce.

Holiday Leftovers For Breakfast

For a lighter way to enjoy holiday leftovers for breakfast,
I have cranberry sauce on toast.

Cranberry Sauce On Toast

Cranberry sauce also is the perfect topping for plain or vanilla yogurt,
and tastes downright indulgent on coconut Chobani. 

Cranberry Sauce On Yogurt

What’s your favorite holiday dish to have as leftovers?

Do you ever have leftovers for breakfast? 

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