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Five Favorite Holiday Drinks

As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, you’ll find my choice of drinks changing from light summer cocktails to hardier beverages just in time for the holidays. Water of course, will always top my list, but these delicious beverages help make the holidays merrier.   Favorite holiday drinks: 1.  Water – Good […]

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Wrapping Up My Birthday Week!

First of all, aren’t you thrilled that my birthday is behind me, and I won’t be talking about it again for about fifty weeks – after today’s post… 😉 After a super early morning weight lifting session followed by training a few clients, Monday really got going with a Cruisers’ reunion of sorts at The Mellow […]

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Staying Healthy During The Holidays

It’s that time of year where temptations abound from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. From family-favorite comfort foods to tasty sparkling beverages, extra calories sneak in by the hundreds and leave us with tighter waistbands causing the winter blues come January 2nd. Now is the time to devise a game plan for how to handle eating and working out during the […]

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Indian Summer And An Honorary MRTT Member

I’m being bold on the blog today and changing things up.  Last night’s MRTT Give Thanks to our Chapter Leaders party was so much fun that I’m starting with it!  First off, don’t we clean up nicely?  Not a single ponytail in sight!   A couple of months ago my friend Beth came up with […]

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Catching Up Before It Gets Hectic

Today I’m joining Coco at Running With Perserverance, Deborah at Confessions Of A Mother Runner, and Lynda at Fitness Mom Wine Country for their monthly Ultimate Coffee Date linkup!  Be sure to stop by their blogs for a cup of coffee and to say hello; and while you’re there, be sure to check out some […]

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Hilarious Race Signs

Over the years I’ve seen my share of signs at races, and some are far more memorable than others.  Some, I captured with my camera, and others are burned into my brain – poster board color and all.  Luckily my two favorite signs were the simplest; and therefore, easiest to re-create since I didn’t want to […]

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What?  Deb In A Costume…

I started Monday off with a renewed determination to get stronger in the off-season with another great strength training session!  Yes, even though I have three 5K’s this fall, I consider this the off-season with no more Ragnars or halves until next spring.  On Monday afternoon I got a fun email from a dentist office […]

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Five Reasons I Just Don’t Get Halloween

I remember the first time someone told me that Halloween was her favorite holiday.  I must have stared at her slack-jawed because I’d never thought of Halloween as a holiday.   Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Independence Day – now those are holidays!  Times when families gather, holiday-specific food is prepared, and a jolly old time is […]

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And That’s A Wrap On The Fall Traveling

I have mixed emotions on the title of today’s blog post.  As season ticket holders of Virginia Tech football, our falls are always filled with fun – and a lot of driving.  This year, though, our Hokies are either under-performing or just not that good.  And I’ve got to admit that it’s a lot harder […]

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Things I Love About The Blogging Community

It’s time for Friday Five linkup with DC area bloggers Courtney at Eat Pray Run DC, Cynthia at You Signed Up for What?!, and Mar at Mar on the Run!  Be sure to stop by their blogs and say hello!  While you’re there, be sure to check out other bloggers who are participating in the linkup, too. This week the DC […]

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Catching Up From Van 2 During A Soggy Ragnar Relay

Today I’m joining Coco at Running With Perserverance, Deborah at Confessions Of A Mother Runner, and Lynda at Fitness Mom Wine Country for their monthly Ultimate Coffee Date linkup!  Be sure to stop by their blogs for a cup of coffee and to say hello; and while you’re there, be sure to check out some […]

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Solo Runfessions

Today I’m linking up with Marcia at Marcia’s Healthy Slice for her monthly Runfessions linkup.  Be sure to check out her blog and those of the other great bloggers linking up, too.   Runfession – a formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a particular running crime.   For a change I’m facing my […]

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Time To Catch Up

Today I’m joining Coco at Running With Perserverance, Deborah at Confessions Of A Mother Runner, and Lynda at Fitness Mom Wine Country for their monthly Ultimate Coffee Date linkup!  Be sure to stop by their blogs for a cup of coffee and to say hello; and while you’re there, be sure to check out some […]

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Runfessions of Moms RUNNING This Town

Today I’m linking up with Marcia at Marcia’s Healthy Slice for her monthly Runfessions linkup.  Be sure to check out her blog and those of the other great bloggers linking up, too.   Runfession – a formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a particular running crime.   As usual, I’m adding a fun […]

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Five Years From Now…

It’s time for Friday Five linkup with DC area bloggers Courtney at Eat Pray Run DC, Cynthia at You Signed Up for What?!, and Mar at Mar on the Run!  Be sure to stop by their blogs and say hello!  While you’re there, be sure to check out other bloggers who are participating in the linkup, too. This week the DC […]

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Running Tips Not To Be Overlooked

It’s time for Friday Five linkup with DC area bloggers Courtney at Eat Pray Run DC, Cynthia at You Signed Up for What?!, and Mar at Mar on the Run!  Be sure to stop by their blogs and say hello!  While you’re there, be sure to check out other bloggers who are participating in the linkup, too. This week the DC […]

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What’s New?

Today I’m joining Coco at Running With Perserverance, Deborah at Confessions Of A Mother Runner, and Lynda at Fitness Mom Wine Country for their monthly Ultimate Coffee Date linkup!  Be sure to stop by their blogs for a cup of coffee and to say hello; and while you’re there, be sure to check out some […]

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Runfessions Of The Cruisers

Today I’m linking up with Marcia at Marcia’s Healthy Slice for her monthly Runfessions linkup.  Be sure to check out her blog and those of the other great bloggers linking up, too.   Runfession – a formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a particular running crime.   As usual, I’m adding a fun […]

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And I Thought I Was Being All Clever

It’s time for Friday Five linkup with DC area bloggers Courtney at Eat Pray Run DC, Cynthia at You Signed Up for What?!, and Mar at Mar on the Run!  Be sure to stop by their blogs and say hello!  While you’re there, be sure to check out other bloggers who are participating in the linkup, too. This week the DC […]

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Shake It, Baby!

It’s time for Friday Five linkup with DC area bloggers Courtney at Eat Pray Run DC, Cynthia at You Signed Up for What?!, and Mar at Mar on the Run!  Be sure to stop by their blogs and say hello!  While you’re there, be sure to check out other bloggers who are participating in the linkup, too.  This week the DC […]