Why I’m Not Training For The Army Ten Miler

This is the first year since I started this blog that I haven’t written weekly Army Ten Miler Training Log posts. If I’m honest with myself, I’d admit that’s because this is the first year that I haven’t trained for the Army Ten Miler. Even though I stayed up late to register and do plan to run this weekend, it just hasn’t been a priority.

Army Ten Miler Logo

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Six Reasons Giant Pick-Up Service Doesn’t Work For Me

Giant Pick-Up Service Review

I was intrigued when I first saw the signs and flyers for Giant Pick-Up service at my local Giant food store. I’ve used their Peapod grocery delivery service before, but have a hard time paying extra for grocery delivery when I live so close to the store. 

Giant Pick-Up Review

When I received a coupon for savings off my first order, I decided to give it a try.

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Airline Apps — United Airlines Versus US Airways

With a travel schedule like this during October, I knew I would be in for some flight delays.

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Top Tips For Fitness Blogging From FitSocial

Two weekends ago I attended the Fitness & Health Social Media Conference (FitSocial) in Colorado. Now that I’ve shared about the pre-conference hike up Mount Sanitas and my own pre-dawn runs in Boulder, it is time to share some of what I learned at the conference.

Fitness Health Social Media

(I attended FitSocial on a blogger pass, at a discounted rate in exchange for blogging about the event, but the organizers and sponsors have not had any influence over my posts.)

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How To Celebrate Your 25th Wedding Anniversary

Cycling From Shirlington To Leesburg

Well, we did it! I’m not sure which accomplishment I am most in awe of–being married for 25 years, taking the day off from work despite increasing pressure not to, or cycling 67 miles round trip for our anniversary lunch.

Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary

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