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Random Thoughts Thursday 24
Read this Post: Random Thoughts Thursday 24• I got my first Imperfect Produce Box. I got carrots, apples, pears, peaches, avocados, celery, sweet potatoes, onions, and potatoes. My first box was about $25 for a large box and I used code “Fifty%” to save 50% off. My next box will be a small one and I am curious to find out what…
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ZOOMA Half Marathon Training Recap, Week 1 and 2
Read this Post: ZOOMA Half Marathon Training Recap, Week 1 and 2I am excited to be training for the ZOOMA Half Marathon on September 15. I am also excited to share that I will train using the Hansons Half Marathon Method. In a nutshell, this training is based on the concept of cumulative fatigue. You train your body to run often so that you are frequently…
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Random Thoughts Thursday 23
Read this Post: Random Thoughts Thursday 23• Anyone cooks with farro? New to me. Have heard good things about it. • I rarely eat salads. I know I should be eating more fruits and vegetables and every year I say that I will do it. Recently I made a delicious salad with shrimp, sweet potato, chickpeas, and Bolthouse Farms Dressing. It was yummy! …
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Random Thoughts Thursday 22
Read this Post: Random Thoughts Thursday 22• Monday is my last day of school. It would have been tomorrow but we had one snow day. So Monday it is. I can’t complain too much about it. One year we had 3 snow days. Below is the picture from our snow day in February. • Snow sounds good right about now. It has been…
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Soldier Field 10 Mile Recap
Read this Post: Soldier Field 10 Mile RecapDisclaimer: I received a free entry to the Soldier Field 10 Mile as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! This past Saturday I ran the Soldier Field 10 Mile. This race is one of my favorites. The first time I did…
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Friday Five 2.0-Yes to Athlinks!

Read this Post: Friday Five 2.0-Yes to Athlinks!Disclaimer: I am promoting Athlinks as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! I’ve been running for over 10 years. Thanks to Athlinks, I have a record of every race (159 races) that I’ve done. I also have a record of…
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Random Thoughts Thursday 21
Read this Post: Random Thoughts Thursday 21• Sock, sock, shoe, shoe OR sock, shoe, sock, shoe. Definitely both socks first and then the shoes. 🙂 You? • I went to the zoo with my students on Wednesday. It was a beautiful day for a field trip but man it was HOT and exhausting. A few parents went with me and I was…
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Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K Recap
Read this Post: Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K RecapDisclaimer: I received a free entry to the Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! On Sunday I ran my 159th race! I did this race mostly for fun and am glad I did…
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Random Thoughts Thursday 20
Read this Post: Random Thoughts Thursday 20• I spent a few days in San Francisco and need a vacation from my vacation. It was fun! But with the time change and the long flight home, I was exhausted today. Luckily tomorrow is Friday and I can relax this weekend. • While in SF I got a parking ticket. It wasn’t my fault. The…
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Good Morning San Francisco!
Read this Post: Good Morning San Francisco!I am in San Francisco for my nephew’s graduation from the University of California in Berkeley. There are about 14 of us here. His parents live in Mexico and most of the family came from Mexico. I left Saturday morning with my mom. I don’t always enjoy traveling to CA because of the long flight…

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