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Italy Highlight: Hiking Cinque Terre

I know I promised the winners of the Brooks awkward running photo contest today, but I’m waiting to hear back on whether I can offer additional prizes to a few runner ups, since I’ve had such great entries to the contest! The post is ready to go so it will be up as soon as I hear either way. Thanks for your patience – it will be worth the wait! :)

And now, instead, welcome to the second to last Italy adventures recap! If you missed any of the previous recaps, check them out first:

Today I’d like to share pictures from our adventures in Cinque Terre, which was one of the big highlights of our trip, as it’s pretty much the coolest and most beautiful place on earth.

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A Weekend of Workouts on the National Mall

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Hello my friends! First things first – keep those awkward running photos coming for the Brooks contest! I’m getting so many good ones that I need another day to decide, so you get another day to enter! I’ll share the winner tomorrow, along with all the other photos I’ve received. Check back tomorrow for a good laugh. :) I’ve gotten some Continue Reading …

Happy National Drink Your Veggies Day!

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Hello and happy Monday! Did you guys know that today is also National Drink Your Veggies Day? I love that there is a holiday for seriously EVERYTHING. What’s your favorite random holiday? Anyway! Remember the recipe I posted last week for the Summer Artichoke & Pesto Pasta Salad, using the new Naked Power Garden Tomato Kick juice? In Continue Reading …

Share Awkward Running Photos, Win Brooks Running Gear!

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Hello and happy Friday! First things first – I’m excited to announce that I updated my AnneTheRD nutrition counseling service offerings earlier this week! I’m moving to a package-based model that I hope will be more comprehensive and helpful for future clients; I also made follow up sessions shorter but more frequent, based on feedback. If Continue Reading …

Summer Artichoke & Pesto Pasta Salad

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Hello, my friends! We interrupt your regularly scheduled Italy adventure recaps for a recipe. :) Introducing my new hot weather favorite: Summer Artichoke & Pesto Pasta Salad! Served cold, preferably with some fruit, salad, or maybe some Prosecco on the side. Yep, I still have Italy on the brain, clearly. Continue Reading …

Small Town Italy Highlight: Pisa, Lucca, Sienna & Orvieto

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Hello, my friends! Continuing with the Italy adventure recaps today. If you missed any of the previous recaps, check them out first! Italy Highlight: Rome Italy Highlight: The Food! (the comments section has a great discussion on healthy eating while on vacation!) That Time When a 4 Mile Run Turned Into a 4 Hour Run Elle & Rob’s Continue Reading …

Italy Highlight: Rome!

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If you missed any of the previous Italy vacation adventure recaps, check them out first! Italy Highlight: The Food! (the comments section has a great discussion on healthy eating while on vacation!) That Time When a 4 Mile Run Turned Into a 4 Hour Run Elle & Rob’s Italian Wedding Weekend The first pit stop on our Italy Continue Reading …

A Wet & Muddy XTERRA Trail Race + Richmond Adventures!

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Good morning, my friends! I hope you all had fun and active weekends. I spent mine in Richmond with my friend Ashley! Those of you who have been reading for awhile will remember Ashley as my original running buddy – we trained for my first 10 miler, my first half marathon, and lots of shorter races together, too. She’s down in Richmond for Continue Reading …