ZOOMA Florida Half Marathon

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Yesterday I ran my fifth half marathon! It’s always an incredible feeling to cross the finish line of any race, but yesterday’s race was extra special because I set a personal record! My alarm went off at 6:15 a.m. and I had a minor freak out when I realized I forgot to pack the theContinue Reading …

ZOOMA Florida Race Expo

ZOOMA Florida Half Marathon

Late Friday afternoon I arrived in Amelia Island for the ZOOMA Florida Half Marathon. I traveled to the race as a member of ZOOMA’s Blogger Advisory Panel and finally got a chance to meet Tricia, Brae and Brooke, the three-woman team behind the race series. Yep, only three women organize the five races that takeContinue Reading …

One Word Mantras

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Breakfast first, then some mantra talk! This morning I made a batch of honey whole wheat pancakes, but stirred some almond butter into the batter for a little extra flavor. Topped with syrup and slivered almonds! One Word Mantras This morning, during my five mile treadmill run at the gym, I watched as the weathermanContinue Reading …

Healthy Holidays Giveaway Week: Day Six, Part 2

Healthy Holidays Giveaway Week

And we’re back with yet another giveaway! I hope that this giveaway will excite my running friends out there! ZOOMA Race Entry Giveaway I am currently in the process of training for the ZOOMA Florida half marathon and reached out to the women behind the race series to see if they would give away aContinue Reading …

ZOOMA Half Marathon Training Plan

ZOOMA Half Marathon Training Plan

It’s that time again! Half marathon training time!!! Last night I spent some time putting together my training plan for the ZOOMA Florida half marathon. The big race is approximately eight weeks away and it’s time to dive headfirst into training! I’ve intentionally been running five miles a few times a week to make sureContinue Reading …

Sarasota Turkey Trot

Turkey Trot

Happy Thanksgiving from two turkeys! (Turkeys doing the chicken dance. We’re a rare breed of fowl.) Early this morning, Ryan, my sister, her boyfriend and I participated in a local turkey trot in Sarasota. We had so much fun in the race last year that we decided to sign up again and I’m so gladContinue Reading …