Best Trails in Tampa Bay for Active Families

by Denise // 2 May, 2017 // 7 Comments

Disclaimer: The following post was made possible through a partnership with Visit Florida. The active family photos and opinions of the Best Trails in Tampa Bay are my own. Now that all three of my kids ride their bikes independently... Continue reading →

Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side Recap

by Denise // 27 April, 2017 // 6 Comments

After spending most of 2016 easing back into running and slowly building my miles up to a 10K distance, I felt ready to tackle a half marathon distance for my 2017 goals. I tested the racing waters at the Gasparilla... Continue reading →

#CignaRunTogether WDW Star Wars Dark Side Edition

by Denise // 19 April, 2017 // No Comments

At the beginning of the year, I attended a #CignaRunTogether luncheon with some runner blogger friends as part of the WDW Marathon Weekend. Although I was one of the very few runners in attendance NOT running that weekend, I still... Continue reading →

Lunchtime Sunshine with Opal Apples

by Denise // 30 March, 2017 // 10 Comments

In our house, one of our favorite go to snacks are apples. Like many fresh fruits, apples are the perfect portable read-to-eat snack. For me, I especially love slices of cold, crisp apples served with a schmear of sunbutter. However,... Continue reading →

Embrace the Tourist in You! My Top Three Must-Dos in Dublin

by Denise // 17 March, 2017 // 2 Comments

When I travel, I love to be a continuous tourist. Meaning that I love to embrace everything about a new place. My husband says, “I suck the marrow out of a city.” Allan , on the other, prefers to act... Continue reading →

2017 Gasparilla Distance Classic 8K Recap (I’m Back, Baby!)

by Denise // 15 March, 2017 // No Comments

In summer of 2015, I registered for my runner bucket list race: the 2016 Gasparilla Distance Classic Mic Ultra Challenge, where participants run all four distances over two days – 15K,5K, Half Marathon and 8K. And then in late fall... Continue reading →