On The Eve Of The Lawyers Have Heart 10K

I feel like I’ve already done an out-and-back course in the weeks leading up to the Lawyers Have Heart 10K–or least made a few u-turns.

At first, I wasn’t too psyched about the race, and focused my efforts on fundraising for the American Heart Association.

LHH 2013

To everyone who has donated, THANK YOU SO MUCH!

To everyone else, it’s not too late! 🙂 Continue reading

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Pinspirational Pin It Party

I’m joining in on Lindsay’s pinspirational Pin-It Party today and sharing some of my favorite posts that can be pinned on Pinterest.

(Click on the images to see the original posts.)

My Motivational Mantras

hard is where it happens

Is The First Step Really The Hardest?

(my guest post on Christine’s blog, Love Life Surf)

The First Step

 On Setting Race Goals … Or Not

Run Your Own Race

Favorite 20 Minute Treadmill Workouts

Cardio Cliff Treadmill Workout

Why I Am Running To Support The American Heart Association (Hopefully!)

LHH 2013

You can follow me on Pinterest through this link.

Check out the Lean Green Bean blog for other fun posts.

HAPPY PINNING!

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Unusual Breakfast Ideas: Eggs And Lentils

I usually have some variation of an Eggbeaters omelet and toast for breakfast.

Eggbeaters + Toast

But last week I wasn’t in the mood for toast. Continue reading

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My New Running Gear From Head To Toe

I’ve been on a bit of a shopping spree lately, and thought I’d share some of my recent new running gear purchases with you just in case you need some new earbuds, compression socks, running shoes or a water bottle!

1. Yurbuds®  Back in April my Zippearz earbuds got frayed a few days before the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run. I could not imagine making it through Hains Point without music, so I went to Best Buy and picked up some YurBuds®. While I liked the sound quality, they felt a bit uncomfortable in my ears. I know YurBuds® is active on Twitter, so I Tweeted to them about my issue, and they suggested that I exchange my pair for a smaller size.

YurBuds

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Cross Training Can Be Dangerous To Your Race Goals

We all have heard about the benefits of cross-training. Well, today I am going to warn you about how cross-training can be dangerous to your race goals.

Next weekend is the Lawyers Have Heart 10K. While I hate the course and hate running in the heat, the race benefits a cause that is near and dear to my heart for many reasons, so I sign up, I train, I do fundraising, and I run.

Please Click To Donate!

Please Click To Donate!

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