Lessons From The Birthday I Skipped

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Coco

If you’ve heard my birthday story before, please remember and share the most important lesson: take care of yourself! 

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Three Things Thursday (Three Things I Am Loving)

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Coco

Three Things I Am Loving This Week

 Molasses drizzle on my gingerbread latte.

Cozy Athleta tops with thumbholes.

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Songs that make me sing a long.

What are you loving this week?

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ndividual Meatloaf Recipe

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Coco

Now that the weather is getting cooler, I am craving comfort food and don’t mind turning on the oven. One of my favorite things to make when I have a bit of time is my individual meatloaf recipe.

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Betting On The USTAF 12K

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Coco

Getting Ready With A New Speed Ladder Interval Routine

The last race on my calendar for 2013 is the U.S.Track and Field 12K next weekend, which is part of the U.S. National Road Racing Championships. It’s an inaugural race, which always can be risky, but since Pacers is involved I am holding out hope for a good event.

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The race runs through Alexandria, Virginia on an unusual course, so I’ve been studying the USTAF 12K route to get oriented. Continue reading →

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Respect The Bird

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Coco

No Christmas Before Thanksgiving!

Remember when stores used to wait until the day after Thanksgiving to put up their Christmas decorations? They’ve been pushing that date back earlier and earlier, and now it seems like Halloween marks the starting line for the holiday marketing frenzy. I usually can ignore the hype until after Thanksgiving by staying away from shopping malls and big box stores, but this year the premature Christmas onslaught is everywhere. Holiday lights are up at work, Starbucks is using their red cups, and I’ve even heard of Santa sightings.

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