Hello, hello! It’s been a great Saturday so far here in Chapel Hill. First things first — I ran 11 miles with my friend Lauren! Lauren is also training for the DC National Half Marathon, and she mapped out a big loop all around the greater Chapel Hill area for us to do today. It was perfect! Rather hilly, but the country scenery kept us Continue Reading …
A Rolling 10 Miles
February 26, 2011 by 22 Comments
This morning’s 10 mile run was AWESOME. We’ve been doing most of our long runs the past couple weeks on an out-and-back trail, so we decided this week it was time to mix it up. :) We took our run out into the rolling farmland near Chapel Hill and it was wonderful! My girls Elle and Steph had the genius idea to do a point-to-point Continue Reading …
It was worth it for the biscuit.
February 12, 2011 by 26 Comments
9 miles, done. Another half marathon training run checked off the list! And boy… was it rough. Today was one of those days where your legs just do NOT want to move. A 3 mile run would have been challenging, let alone 9. Thank goodness for running buddies! In honor of making it back up to 9 miles for the first time since training for my Continue Reading …
A Trail Run 8 Miler & Guglhupf Bakery Brunch!
January 29, 2011 by 26 Comments
8 mile half marathon long training run? Check! :) Plus, look who’s FINALLY back! Yay :) Matt and I met my friends Jillian, Elle, and Lauren at 9 a.m. this morning at the beautiful American Tobacco Trail for a nice long run. We had 8 miles on the docket as per our half marathon training plan! Since we did an out-and-back run on a trail, Continue Reading …
7 Mile Half Marathon Training Run – Check!
January 22, 2011 by 26 Comments
A long run followed by a leisurely brunch with good friends = my favorite way to spend a Saturday morning. This morning, the girls and I did our second half marathon long training run — 7 miles! It was made even more awesome by the fact that my college BFF Turner is here visiting! :) She joined me and my grad school friends for our long Continue Reading …
Cinnamon Vanilla Sautéed Persimmons
December 13, 2010 by 32 Comments
One word: yum. If you’ve never bought persimmons before… please go buy some. Aren’t they cute? I was feeling creative yesterday and this recipe for Cinnamon Vanilla Sautéed Persimmons was born! It’s super easy to make and VERY versatile. Make a big batch of this on a Sunday, then enjoy it throughout the week! I especially loved Continue Reading …
My Favorite Quick, Easy & Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
November 21, 2010 by 17 Comments
Need some recipe ideas for the upcoming Thanksgiving feast? Here are my favorite quick, easy, and healthy Thanksgiving appetizer, side dish, and dessert recipes. Enjoy! ~ ~ ~ Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes ~ ~ ~ Lemon Garlic String Beans ~ ~ ~ Maple Cinnamon Roasted Veggies ~ ~ ~ Sweet Continue Reading …
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