Running Survey — Would You Rather

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Coco

Cori posted a great “Would You Rather …” running survey on her blog, and it has been making the rounds around the internet ever since. After reading Angela‘s and Debbie’s answers, I decided to take the survey myself.

Would You Rather?

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Baking From A Box

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Coco

When I do my holiday baking, I usually make everything from scratch–most things really do taste better that way. But I’m not too proud to take shortcuts when a box mix works really well, like with these peanut butter kiss cookies or these pumpkin spice cookies. Last weekend I did some baking from a box to send some goodies back to college with my son.

Baking From A Box

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Tips To Drink More Water

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Coco

New Year’s Resolution Check In

I know we are barely two weeks into the new year, but according to this New York Times article, 1/3 of the people who make New Year’s resolutions will break them by the end of January. So, now probably is a good time for a New Year’s resolution check in. For me, that means providing an update on how I am doing with my Just 1 Thing Challenge goal and sharing my tips to drink more water.

The just one thing I decided to focus on is drinking at least 64 ounces of water a day, and I have been using my Waterlogged App to keep track of my water and hold myself accountable.  Continue reading →

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Say Yes And Don’t Be Afraid To Fail

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Coco

January is a time for goal-setting. We make New Year’s resolutions, map out our plans for the year, and see where we are on our bucket lists. When the new year seems bursting with promise, we think big and reach for the stars, but when it comes time to put pen to paper and set S.M.A.R.T goals, we may hesitate and rein in our dreams. But we shouldn’t.

Say Yes And Don't Be Afraid To Fail

The first time I started thinking about this was while I was reading a section of Tina Fey’s memoir, Bossypants, called “The Rules of Improvisation That Will Change Your Life and Reduce Belly Fat*.” Continue reading →

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New Year’s Running Goals

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Coco

I’ve shared my daily plan for getting back on track from holiday indulgences, and my resolutions for reducing stress at work, so I think it’s about time I share my new year’s running goals.

2014 GoalsI am not setting a goal to reach a specific mileage, or run a certain number of races, or achieve a certain finish time, but I have set some running goals that I think will resonate with other runners. Please click over to my post on the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run blog to see what I’m setting my sights on, and share your goals for 2014.

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