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Earlier this year, I share 30 things that I wanted to accomplish in my 30th year and an update in August.Technically, I still have 2.5 months left of my 30th year, but I prefer to focus on goals by year. Here's how the year went: CAREER Pick up 1-2 new freelance opportunities [I was doing a little freelance, …
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Way back when 2014 was in its infancy, I shared 30 things that I wanted to accomplish in my 30th year. Since we're into August, I thought this would be a good time to take stock in that list. Here we go ... CAREER Pick up 1-2 new freelance opportunities [I'm occasionally writing for I Hate …
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This post is sponsored by Vega Sport, but these opinions are all mine. Vega Sport is all about fueling your better with its line of products to prepare you to workout, sustain the workout, and recover. I was excited to try the Chocolate Mint protein bar because I love Thin Mints. They're made with 15g of plant-based …
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After running the Pittsburgh half, I came up with a list of things that I wanted to focus on for my next half marathon Run a few 5Ks/10Ks. In the past year, I've run my fastest (adult) 5K and the last (7-mile) leg of the marathon relay with the Medifast Milers at the Baltimore Running Festival. Add …
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Saturday is race day! I'm into the thick of packing and made this list to make sure that I have all that I need. If you're getting ready for race day, feel free to use it for yourself. A few notes: Check the temps! I definitely don't need gloves/hat on Saturday, but I wanted to to …
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When I'm stuck inside on the treadmill for training runs, I need to get creative. Yesterday, I scanned Pinterest and found this workout from A Better Year to a Better Life. (I can't find the original on her site.) I modified it because 1/4-mile intervals seemed to quick to hop off the treadmill, I needed longer …
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In two weeks, Steve and I will be headed down to Charlottesville, VA to run the Charlottesville Half Marathon, so I figured this was a good time to check it and let you on how my training is going. To start, I'm not sure that I will ever do another race so early in the …
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Since I wrote about my winter running essentials and have shared some workouts, are you assuming that I’m actually training for my upcoming half marathon? That’s so kind of you. I appreciate the faith that you have in me. It’s warranted. I’ve been training. I’ve been faithfully following a (slightly modified) training schedule from Hal …
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Winter's been pretty harsh in Baltimore and when I have to run outside, I need to bundle up. Here's my favorite winter running attire: Moving Comfort Vixen C/D bra - I invested in this bra when I realized that all of my running bras were from Target ... and college. Oops. I was training for my half …
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I hate the treadmill. I (not so) affectionately call it the 'dreadmill' and really only use it when I have to. With a half marathon looming in less than nine weeks and below-freezing temps outside, I have to use it now. The only way I can tolerate it is to a) listen to music and b) do …
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Did you know that you're supposed to take 10,000 steps each day? Easy enough, right? If you work an office job like I do, start using a FitBit and you'll be shocked and how little you actually moved. I started using a FitBit One the week of Thanksgiving. I quickly found that, if I didn't …
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Disclaimer: I'm not a trainer and have no fitness education. These are just workouts that I've done. This past week was the first of my half-marathon training and I wanted to do some kind of workout every day. I knew that I shouldn't run each time, so I mixed things up with some cross and …
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Baltimore has seen 10 murders in the first nine days of 2014. Sorry to kick off with such a downer, but WTF is wrong with people?? At this rate, we'll hit 400 murder this year. That is ridiculous. Are people annoyed because it's cold? January 26 is Australia Day at the National Aquarium. In good news, …
If you read my post recapping my 2013 goals, you know I love to categorize and make specific "self requests." (Love that, Molly!) So here's the list of 30 things that I want to happen in my 30th year. Let's do this, 2014. CAREER Pick up 1-2 new freelance opportunities Post to blog 2x/week+ Write …
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Rather than make lofty resolutions, like "work out more," I've turned to making goals for the past few years. They're categorized, specific, and (usually) attainable, which keeps me on track. Here are my 2013 goals with assessments of how I did. (Grab a snack because this is a long list.) CAREER Freelance: Continue to write …
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I haven't talked about running much since the Pittsburgh half back in May and my (adult) 5K PR on Memorial Day. Honestly, my running has been limited. Summer hit, I went on vacation and on two work trips, Steve's grandmother passed away, and we bought a house. I signed up for the Baltimore half and …
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Yes, I plan to run another half marathon. Yes, I beat myself up a little over the last one, but that doesn't mean that I'm done. Oh no—I'm just getting started, kids. In my recap of the Pittsburgh half marathon, I mentioned that I was making plans for my next half marathon. Here's what I'm …
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I won’t lie—I’m disappointed in my Pittsburgh half marathon performance. Yes, I’m definitely happy that I broke two hours, but I really wanted to beat my last time and my overall race experience was poor. Everything went well leading up to the race. Steve and I got to Pittsburgh with no issues, met up with …
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I just did my last run pre-Pittsburgh half-marathon run, a short two miles without my Garmin (which makes me feel naked). This is my second half marathon and first big out-of-town race. I’m a little nervous; I know that I can run the distance and the pace that I want (sub 8:50-min miles), but so …
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