January 2012
114 posts
Watchmr-smit:
Race Epic finish line. This may be the best thing to make it on to the Internet in 2012 (already). Please make sure to watch to the end.
8.3 miles
Best race ever.
December 2011
100 posts
Watchrfgr26:
jbizzle329:
The take off.
File under: Reasons you should come visit me in Chicago. Reasons I love my friends. Reasons you shouldn’t eat Lou Malnati’s pizza with a bunch of runners. Reasons I’ll go in the alley behind my house after dark.
Proof. And no one puked. Fastest mile ever!!
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2011, it's been great.
I’m sitting at the airport, with some time before my flight leaves. I’ve had this post on queue for a while, so I figure now is a good time to finish it.
Despite dealing with some injuries, this year has been the best year of my life, without a doubt.
I had one goal for 2011: to run a marathon. I reached my goal, although barely, and had a great year along the way.
The last...
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Look out, Chicago!
Brenna, Claire, wait for me!!!!!!!!
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You can't have your breakfast until you go for a...
…is what I told myself this morning. It worked.
I swear my omelets get bigger everyday. Egg whites multiply! And pancakes, of course!
NOLA W5/KW3 3 Miles (10:17 pace)
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St. Jude Fundraising Giveaway-Week 4
And the winner of Week 3’s St. Jude Fundraising Giveaway of a $25 Amazon gift card is….the one and only Robin! Send me a message so I can get you your gift card! Thanks to everyone who donated this week!
On to week 4! This week’s giveaway is your choice of a Do Life shirt (any kind) or hat/visor.
What is Do Life? Who is that Ben guy? I have a lot of gratitude towards Ben,...
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FINALLY
I can run and I don’t completely feel like dying. I still had some shin pain, but I’m wondering if it’s something that just needs to work itself out. Still keeping an eye on it and doing really well with icing/stretching.
And to my secret santa buddy who gave me the KT tape- I love it! I was always skeptical about it, but it really helped take the edge off with some pain...
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Tumblr Tuesday
It’s been a REALLY long time since I’ve done one of these, but all of these people are worth following! Check them out!
Beckyc
Rfgr26
Michaeldoeslife
Mr-smit
Runwithrach
Kayladoeslife
Runsforredvelvet
Robindoesrunning
Thereluctantrunner
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Goodbye, plateau
In my sports nutrition class last semester, one of our final projects was to learn how to perform a full nutritional assessment and consultation for a client. This includes documenting their personal health history and dietary intake information, a list of current medications and supplements, a food record, and a training or exercise log.
I thought it would be interesting to do a full assessment...
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GPOY Monday
Truth: I haven’t worked out in almost two weeks. I need that realize that just because I can’t run, doesn’t mean I can’t move. Yes, I’ve worked nearly 50 hours this week. I’m busy. But the thing to remember is there is always going to be someone busier than you, so suck it up. Gym will happen tomorrow.
Truth: Although I haven’t exercised much,...
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Check it, tight pants
I got a Christmas gift that I’ve been lusting after for months- CW-X tights! After hearing how amazing they are, I’ve been wanting some for a long time. They aren’t cheap though, so I was happy when I got them yesterday!
I knew they would be tight (because they’re compression tights) but I seriously had to do a dance to get in these. I may have even had to give myself a...
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Still in the giving mood?
Were half-way through week 3 of the St. Jude’s fundraising giveaway! Don’t forget to donate for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card!
Give the kids at St. Jude the ultimate Christmas gift this year—a gift of life. Help support my fundraiser along the way for a chance to win some cool stuff!
Want to help but can’t donate? Help by spreading the word! I’ll be...
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Look at what was in my stocking...
Sneaky, Dad. Very sneaky.
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Another year, another great Christmas
I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas. Although I spent 13 hours at work, and my feet hurt more than they did after my marathon, it was one of the best Christmases I’ve had thus far. (Pics stolen from sister).
I’m really loving seeing everyone’s posts with all of their new running gear or fitness equipment! You all know what to do now-don’t let all that new stuff go...
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Watchmr-smit:
A special (super early) holiday shout-out to @fat-to-fast from me and TSwift, who apparently has magical powers.
What? You don’t record yourself lip-syncing Christmas songs while driving down the Interstate in mid-November?
Just in case anyone forget about this little gem…
Merry Christmas!
Laughter is contagious!
:D
Need some perspective?
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What a slap in the face.
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Before you act, listen.
Before you react, think.
Before you spend, earn.
Before you criticize, wait.
Before you pray, forgive.
Before you quit, try.
Ernest Hemingway
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My advice to me
I sit here, thinking about the new year that is just 8 days away. Every January since I’ve had my blog I make a list of New Years resolutions, and every December I look back and see that I’ve failed most of them. They’re on my mind for a few days, maybe a few weeks, and then I forget all about them. I’ll still make a list this year, but I’ll carry out my resolutions...
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Oh, steroids.
Since I’m having a long and difficult time recovering from the marathon at the beginning of the month, I decided to call my doctor to see if he would prescribe me another steroid pack. (He was so excited to hear me tell him I actually (wo)man’d up and ran the full!) He gave me another 6 day pack of Prednisone (I love this man) which really helped when I took it in November. He said he...
Anonymous asked: Just so you know, two Fitblrs are having a fight over who has the bigger crush on you.
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Ideas that I wish were my own
Tonight I made Rachel’s famous chicken braids, and someone on Pinterest’s idea for baked potato chips which were FANTASTIC. I’ll never eat a potato any other way ever again. And I obvs didn’t invent green beans. One day I’ll come up with some cool recipes.
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If not now, then when?
When I first started this blog in 2009, it was a weight loss blog. I started it the day I began running, and about a month after I started to lose weight. That December, I signed up for the Country Music Half Marathon, my first race other than a couple of 5k’s, and by April I had lost 30 lbs and completed my first half marathon.
BUT…
Since April of 2010, I’ve been stuck at a...
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Dear anonymous tumblr secret santa:
MAKE YOURSELF KNOWN!!! Because you are awesome, and I want to know who you are!
Not only did they send me all this awesome stuff, but they also made a donation to my St. Jude fundraiser!
Day=made.
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I have never, EVER, craved a run as much as I do...
Getting antsy.
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What's in store for tonight?
I’m hosting a Christmas-Brinner-Movie Party, complete with every breakfast food you can think of, and mimosas.
Ugly sweater Christmas parties are so last year.
(EDIT: I promise this isn’t turning into a food blog. You tend to get creative when I can’t run.)
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St. Jude Fundraising Giveaway-Week 3
Today is the last day to get in donations to be matched! This has been a great week for the fundraiser and I really appreciate everyone who donated.
This week’s giveaway is a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
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If you’re interested in winning this Week 2’s giveaway, you can donate HERE! Remember, $5=one entry.
You can find out more about why I’m fundraising and learn more about St....
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A much needed NSV
Isn’t it the worst feeling in the world when you realize you forget something and there’s nothing you can do about it? We’re required to wear suit jackets at my job and wouldn’t luck have it that all of mine are still at the dry cleaners because I forgot to pick them up yesterday.
Then I found this one buried deep in the closet. It has never fit, or even come close to...
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144 days to go!
Last call to enter this week’s giveaway! All of this week’s donations will be matched by an incredible anonymous donor!
Stay tuned to see what next week’s giveaway will be!
You can also help by:
sponsoring a mile of my marathon
sending me old gadgets or treasures you no longer use to sell on eBay
requesting delicious brownies or a workout challenge (NO JOSE, I WILL...
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Why yes! I will bake you brownies for a donation!
Double layer reese’s cup brownies, to be exact! I didn’t think I’d get any baking requests in return for St. Jude donations, but I’m really enjoying this, and it’s a win-win because I know I can’t eat any. My donor might want part of his $10 back if he notices a brownie missing…
Also, I got a workout challenge for a $5 donation that I plan on...
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Flying 101
Next Thursday I’ll be on a plane to see the long lost internet, and I really don’t have a clue about anything airports. Have your laughs, Claire.
All I know is, bendoeslife is NOT helping.
So, help me out, tumblr.
Tips? Advice? Airport/flying etiquette?
Recovery, you're such a tease
NOLA WK4/KW1 3.1 miles (10:38 pace)
Easy 5k. I’ve decided to skip the long run this weekend and continue on with recovery. Yes, I could’ve run farther, but at the point where it starts to hurt is usually a signal for me to stop. I underestimated the intensity and toll a marathon takes on your body, and I still have places (shin and achilles) that are bothering me. However, this...
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Bringing back the carb-loading
Oh sweet, sweet pancakes. Blueberry chocolate chip for tonight. And an omelette. Take that, Justin.
14 miles on tap for tomorrow, and quite honestly, it could either go very well or very badly. I’ve run 2 miles since the marathon and they hurt, so I took another week off. Hopefully I’ll be back to 100% soon!
Hoping these pancakes are magical.
Productivity at work.
Wall sit challenge:
Me vs. 6 of my employees.
Winner?
This girl.
And now I can’t feel my legs.
Worth it.
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16%
I’m so thankful for all of your donations so far, and through your generosity, I’m already at 16% of my goal! Help me reach $500 by Wednesday! Don’t forget- all donations this week are being matched!
Find out about my mission here, and if you’d like to help, you can donate here!
“To have made even one person’s life a little better, that is to...