New Year’s Day 5k
The end of my 2015 racing season (and technically the beginning of my 2016 one) was with Bishop’s Events New Year’s Day 5k in Fredericksburg, VA. This race wasn’t too…
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runDisney’s Princess Half Marthon Weekend Costume Reveal
This weekend I will be running in my first ever Princess Weekend! I will be running three races in three days: a 5k, a 10k, and a half marathon. At…
Run/walk 26.2? Yes! For Quick Recovery, Faster Times
How can runners, even Boston Qualifiers, run faster by taking walk breaks? I know, it's counter-intuitive but in numerous surveys I've found that former non-walk-break runners improve an average of…
Toys for Tots 5k
My last race of 2015 was the Toys for Tots 5k put on by Bishop’s Events. It was a cold and brisk morning, but Maestro and I headed out the…
Recipe: Black Eyed Peas, Sweet Potato, & Kale
Tradition dictates that eating Black Eyed Peas on New Year's Day will bring you good luck for the year. This recipe is easy, quick, and has very few ingredients. It…
Staying Warm with the 2XU Hyoptik Tights
It was a pretty mild start to winter here in Northern Virginia. I was wearing t-shirts in December and barely ever took out my coat. Now it is January, and…
Vegan & Gluten-free in New Hampshire – Portland Pie Co.
It’s been YEARS since I have had a calzone. All the places in Virginia that I go to will make gluten-free/vegan pizzas, but not calzones. So when a friend recommended…
Vegan & Gluten-free in New Hampshire – b.good
Nathan and I were in Nashua, NH doing some last minute Christmas shopping before going to hang out with some friends. We were looking for something healthier to eat, and…