Love Is An Action Word

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Coco

Recently when I was struggling with how to respond to a difficult situation, I actually found myself asking this question:

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30 Minute Treadmill Interval Workout (Speed Ladder)

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Coco

Now that I’ve made it through my April 10 milers, the next race on my calendar is the Lawyers Have Heart 10K. While I never do particularly well at this race (it’s usually too hot and sunny), I am using it as an excuse to focus on speed work for the next few weeks.

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What I Ate Wednesday: Kale Chips

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Coco

Last weekend when my Mom told me that she had a bumper crop of kale and other greens, I was happy to take some off her hands. When I saw how much kale she had, I knew I would have to make kale chips. Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Dinner By Herman Koch

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Coco

I started reading The Dinner by Herman Koch this book before I learned that it was the April selection for the Healthy Living Blogs book club, but I am so glad that I will have an opportunity to chat about it. There is so much that I want to say about this book, but most of it would would require a spoiler alert, so I won’t say it here.

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Five Ways Racing Is Like Having A Baby

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Coco

We runners are a tight group. We encourage each other to reach our goals. We share our training routines and tips for avoiding injury. We congratulate each other for crossing the finish line smiling. In many ways, we are like a close-knit mom’s group. That makes sense, because I can think of at least five ways racing is like having a baby. Continue reading →

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