Happy September! Friday after work, Rob and I took off for Rocky Mountain National Park. Saturday, we hiked 10 miles to a waterfall scramble and the stunning Sky Pond. We started our hike early enough that we had a few minutes of awe-inspiring silence before the...
Weekend Highlights
After a long week, I was ready for a relaxing, out-of-the-house weekend. Thankfully, that's what I got. Here are some sweet highlights. Our box from Vietnam arrived! The box contained about eight books that were too heavy for our suitcases. I'm glad it arrived this...
Hotel Living and Colorado Hiking
Things have not slowed down since Rob and I left Minnesota and hit Colorado a week ago. We have been living in a hotel while we look for an apartment in Denver, which means a lot of meals that look like this: Followed by this: (we bought a variety box of 4 for Rob's...
Road Trip to Minnesota
When I last talked to you guys I was on my way to Fire Island for a long weekend with my family.Now, I am blogging from Minnesota!Rob and I left my parents house for a short road trip to Rob's parents house in Minnesota. For a three day trip, there was a lot of...
Whirlwind Return
Hello long lost blog land! How are you? I apologize for being out of the blog loop, both with reading and updating, for the past week. There are some HUGE events going on around here. Let me try and catch you up: 1. Rob and I got off the plane in New York (after 30+...
Ten Minute Cardio Workout
While on vacation, if I get the chance/desire to work out, I want something I can do quickly and without equipment.Since I am on a beach vacation until June 5, this Ten Minute Cardio workout is exactly what I need. No equipment necessary, it's quick, and it is...
10 Tips for Running in the Sun and Heat (6-10)
Yesterday, I gave you five tips that I follow when running in the sun and heat. I just don't want anyone to be caught in a bad situation during their summer runs. Today I bring you the next five tips. 6. Wear Wicking Clothes - If you're like me, and not willing to...
10 Tips for Running in the Sun and Heat (1-5)
With winter on its way out, the hot summer weather is on its way in.Having trained for a ridiculous amount of races from 5 - 42 k in the deserts of Arizona, I have ten hot-weather running tips that I follow pretty closely. I wanted to share tips 1-5 with you all...
Let the Packing Begin
Well, it's started. The process of packing is under way. I went through the apartment today and tried to organize our stuff and put it in suitcases based on what we need when and where. Considering we don't have much to begin with, I made a rather large mess. I have...
Temple-ing is the Best Workout Ever
Cambodia seriously rocked. Rob and I spent three full days in Siem Reap, home of the Khmer King temples. We tend to go full steam ahead on vacation and this trip was no different. Day 1, we biked about 13 miles between temples and hiked an estimated 5 miles in and...
Cambodia Bound
Well I have been a horrible blogger this week and next week doesn't look like it will be any better. This past week absolutely flew by. I feel like I looked up and it was Friday night. I kept meaning to post, but Rob and I didn't even have time to make it to the gym....
Brain Melting Heat
Our weekend in Hoi An was pretty great. We spent three days relaxing on the beach, walking around the small city, and spending entirely too much money on clothes and presents for family. I loathe shopping. Something about my being 6 feet tall and having long legs just...