TCS NYC Marathon Recap
TCS NYC Marathon Recap! I have such mixed emotions about this race report. I missed my goal by almost 30 minutes, but loved NYC! Here’s a look at how my day unfolded… Let’s start with flat Jennifer! (Armpocket, Garmin 620, Swiftwick socks, FuelBelt Bib Holder, Asics Cumulus 17) I scheduled room service to arrive when…
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NYC Recovery Week
First things first (I’m the realest)….my NYC Marathon Recap will be posted Monday morning. Thanks for your patience!!! During my race, I landed funny and hyperextended my knee. So…here’s a look at my post-race recovery week: Wednesday: Not running = sass! I went to the gym and did a little cross training for sanity’s sake….
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The Friday Five
Happy Friday Five!! 1. A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Saucony Swift shirt and then I learned they also make a Saucony Swift Headband! I bought one immediately! I just love this super soft material and the colors! 2. Taper time meant reading time. I just finished Big Magic from Elizabeth Gilbert and it’s full…
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Sweet potato and Quinoa Chili
Start by heating the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the sweet potato and onion and cook for 5 minutes until the onion softens. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Stir to combine. Add the stock, tomatoes, black beans, and quinoa. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the…
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Home Again, Home Again
NY, I heart you! I totally forgot to share this awesomeness in my previous post….I had my first crack pie from Milk Bar and oh my gosh! Y’all I inhaled it on the sidewalk just outside the bakery door! It’s like chess pie but WAY better. For our last night in NYC, my request was…
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Before & After the NYC Marathon
My full race recap is coming soon! I’m just waiting on my race photos. In the meantime, here’s a look at the day before and after the race! Friday night I got to attend a Runner’s World party with the Asics Blog Team! Where I shamelessly took another selfie with Bart Yasso…. And got to…
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Pre-race Festivities
Wednesday: I joined my friends for one last run in TN before leaving for NYC. Corrie made the yummiest “Big Apple” sugar cookies for good luck! ‘Pup’-date: Charlotte is home and doing SOOOO much better! Thank you all for your sweet words!!! Thursday: I made sure to save some magazines for my flight. My hotel…
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The Friday Five: NYC Marathon Edition
Since I’m in NYC with the marathon on my brain, I thought it would be fun to do a special edition Friday Five! 1. The TCS NYC Marathon App: It’s an easy way to learn about the course, expo, and track runners! It also has a cool race finish time predictor. 2. Oiselle published an…
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Liebster Award
The Liebster Award has been very popular in the blogosphere this week! I was tagged by Young and Rungry and the Baking Runner, so here are my answers! 1. What inspired me to start my blog? I love reading Hungry Runner Girl and she made blogging look like a lot of fun! 2. When did I…
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NYC Taper Week!
Monday: Nashville has felt like Seattle this week. My runs have started and finished with rain and darkness. These friends made it fun!!!! My new Brentwood Breakfast Club shirts arrived in the mail….LOVE! I caught up with friends over lunch. Salad and we each ordered our own bowl of sweet potato fries….it’s not too soon…
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