During my weekend running the Thelma and Louise Half Marathon, I was able to hit two short hikes the Friday before race day. Now, while Arches National Park is spectacular and Canyonlands National Park is breath-taking, they are packed during the season. I'm not...
In the Past Three Weeks…
Oh man, do I have some catching up to do around here! Rob and I just finished three incredible weeks of friends and family visiting to see us, our new house, and explore a bit of Denver. A sneak peek into our past few weeks include: -lots of Red Rocks time: a...
Why the Thelma and Louise Half Marathon Makes a Badass Girls Weekend
The Thelma and Louise Half Marathon makes for an epic girls weekend. Not only do you get to be in a beautiful location, but you get to race with inspiration. Get your 10k Training Plan here. Perfect if you are running the relay! I'm just going to go ahead and throw...
Tall Tales Tuesday: What to Expect During Sunrise at Angkor Wat
One of the biggest attractions in Siem Reap is to see the sun rise over the Angkor Wat temple. While it may have been a little hyped up, it was a beautiful experience that I would recommend, if not just for the novelty and excitement of it all. If you choose to...
Tall Tales Tuesday: Best and Worst Toilet Situations
During our year in Southeast Asia, I experienced my fair share of very interesting toilet situations. From the sprayer the Vietnamese use instead of toilet paper, to a hole in the ground that you pour a bucket of water into to flush, I never knew what I was going to...
Tall Tales Tuesday: St John, USVI, The Best of Everything
For spring break this year, Rob and I were lucky enough to spend a week on St. John at my parents’ house. They bought property down there a number of years ago and have been enjoying the house they built for a few months every year. My family and I used to take...
Lately…The Mostly Moving and Construction Version
Hello Friends! I hope you you are staying warm if you are in Colorado today, and are hunkered down with enough food and entertainment if you're in the Northeast. It looks brutal up that way! I figured it was about time to catch you up on the happenings around here,...
Things To Do In Thailand If You’re Not A Heavy Partier
Thailand, and Bangkok in particular, are known for their party scenes. Drugs, sex, alcohol, all-nighters, benders, unlimited mischief, you name it and you can most likely find it in Thailand. Since Rob and I are not heavy drinkers, let alone partiers. Thailand seems...
8 Reasons Why You Need to Give ClassPass a Try
*I received a free month of ClassPass in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. For the past few weeks, I have been testing out ClassPass, a unique program where for $99 a month you get to attend unlimited classes at specific fitness studios. ClassPass...
ClassPass Special Offer
Happy Three Day Weekend, Friends! If you don't have a three day weekend, then I hope you enjoy the two days you do have. I'm popping in this morning, right before Rob and I head to the new house to spackle our hearts out, to share a special offer with you. For the...
Tall Tales Tuesday: 10 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Canyonlands National Park at Some Point in Your Life
Utah is one of my favorite states for national parks. Zion, Arches, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands. Every single one of them is jaw-dropping gorgeous. While Zion remains in the top three of my favorite national parks, Canyonlands makes it a close race. Here are 9...
Tall Tales Tuesday: The Magic of Muckross Abbey
Before I started sharing specifics of Rob's and my Irish honeymoon with you all, I talked about the general slower pace of life I felt while there. What I think I failed to mention is the complete magic of the country as a whole, but especially at Muckross Abbey....