Random Thoughts: Mileage, Winter, Name Changes, Fitbit

For the past 6 weeks I have felt like a chicken with my head cut off. Teaching, cross country coaching, personal training, marathon training, house hunting, things have been insane! Truth be told, I am loving just about every minute of it, but it means you are getting...

Mental Toughness Intervals

For any run longer than three miles, I tend to get a bit bored. Not bored with my thoughts, or music, but bored with the same old lumber-along pace that the longer run takes. There is something about pushing my legs, lungs, and mind to a faster pace that I adore. The...

Energems Chocolate Energy Review

I am not a coffee drinker. Never have been and don’t foresee that I will be (never say never). The taste doesn’t suit me and the morning caffeine fix is not something I need. However, an afternoon caffeine fix, say around 1:30 pm after 6 hours teaching, is...

Sierra Trading Post Grand Opening

Last Wednesday evening, Heidi invited a bunch of other bloggers and myself to the opening of the new Sierra Trading Post store in Greenwood Village. I have perused Sierra Trading Post’s website before, but have never purchased anything from them. After exploring...

Tall Tales Tuesday: Dingle Peninsula

When Rob and I were planning our itinerary for Ireland, the Ring of Kerry, on the western side of Ireland, kept popping up as must see. The gorgeous views, the quaint towns, the sheep. Of course we had to do it. However, the day before we drove the 111 mile Ring of...

Tall Tales Tuesday: A Slower Pace of Life

Eight days in Ireland and seven days in London make for some truly amazing memories and a hefty album of pictures. I can’t tell you every story, and play-by-plays are not my style. To tell you the truth, I am not really sure how I am going to share it all with...