Rap River Run 5K {Recap}

by Denise // 26 June, 2013 // Comments off

Although Rap River Run is always a hot and humid race, I still enjoy it. This year the race organizers added a 5 mile run, however, I thought running a 5K at my race pace for approximately 30 minutes in... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Sunny and Spirited Running, Inspiring Runs and Training Harder

by Denise // 25 June, 2013 // Comments off

Although I’ve taken a break from Track Tuesday, I’ve not taken a break from running. Actually, I’ve been training like a mad woman. I may have flunked another Juneathon but at least my training has been top notch. A couple... Continue reading →

Quinoa Tabbouleh

by Denise // 21 June, 2013 // Comments off

In my quest to reduce my carb intake, I have been replacing bad carbs with good carbs, such as quinoa. Quinoa is an ancient herb packed with protein, high in iron, magnesium and fiber and a perfect running fuel. As... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Combating the Summer Fitness Blues, Spin Class and the Spirit of the Marathon II

by Denise // 11 June, 2013 // Comments off

I celebrated National Running Day with my friend, Daffodil by running 5 miles on the 5th at 5:00 a.m. I liked all the fives, but it was a very sticky, humid run. It was great to spend time running with... Continue reading →

50 Things to Do This Summer {2013}

by Denise // 5 June, 2013 // Comments off

Visit the beach to soak up as much sand and sun as possible and possibly even visit Sanibel again. Return to the TradeWinds. Plan a sunset picnic on the beach. Decorate a frame with seashells. Have an in-home impromptu summer... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about an Xtreme Challenge, a Dunedin DishCrawl and Juneathon

by Denise // 4 June, 2013 // Comments off

This month, Run DMT is getting Xtreme! On June 29th, I will be participating in a brand new adventure run called the Xtreme Challenge! This mud-free obstacle Wipeout-type Xtreme Challenge course promises to be fun for the participants AND the... Continue reading →