We all know that race fees, especially marathons can add up. It can be an expensive sport and I think we are all looking for ways to cut costs. However, a marathon is a big deal and personally I like to look just slightly better that day than I do on my training runs, after all … [Read more...]
The Value of Small Steps
My nature is such that I tend to be a bit of dreamer. My theory is that when I was younger and things would get stressful, I would retreat into my imagination. It was a safe, peaceful, beautiful place where nothing could go wrong, fostering my "dream big" mentality. It was what … [Read more...]
15 Minute Chicken with Agave Balsamic Fig Sauce
This recipe took around 15 minutes to make. How do I know? My husband said he would be home in 15 minutes (not exact) and it was done when he walked through the door. (That sounds very 1950's) I don't always have dinner ready as he walks through gates of his castle. What you … [Read more...]
The Voice of Reason
Yesterday my knee starting feeling a bit off. I have been putting in more miles than usual as I approach the peak of my marathon training. My instinct is to carry on and, push past the pain in an effort to be my best on race day. Then, the voice of reason kicked in. When I … [Read more...]
My Secret Valentine Cereal Treats
I did this easy Valentine Cereal Treat with my kids today. I was inspired by a similar version of this that I did at Easter last year. I cannot for the life of me remember where I got the original idea from, so I have no way of giving the appropriate person credit... so, so … [Read more...]