13th Annual Holiday Halfathon (Recap)

by Denise // 29 December, 2014 // Comments off

Exactly two weeks after the Space Coast Marathon, I attempted to run the Holiday Halfathon. In between the marathon and the half marathon, I only ran once, which was a very slow four miles over the Upper Tampa Bay Trail overpass... Continue reading →

Under $20 Christmas Gift Ideas for Runners

by Denise // 17 December, 2014 // Comments off

For any runner, shoes always top the list for best gifts. However, if you are struggling to think of Christmas gift ideas under $20 for your favorite mother runner, then look for further! With only a week left until Christmas, there... Continue reading →

My Space Coast Marathon Redemption (Recap)

by Denise // 5 December, 2014 // Comments off

I swore I would never run the Space Coast Marathon ever again. When I attempted to run this spaced-themed marathon in 2011 with an injury, I hobbled to finish line in 6 hours and 28 minutes. (Ironically, I finished my non-injury... Continue reading →

Pinning and Planning Our Dinner Menu – 6 Tips to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays

by Denise // 29 November, 2014 // Comments off

Did you get your fill of Thanksgiving dinner? Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed eating Thanksgiving leftovers for breakfast. Since I’m running the Space Coast Marathon I didn’t over do with the food, but I did enjoying carb loading with an extra... Continue reading →

RANdom Thoughts about a SuperFood Drive, a Space Coast Marathon Redemption, Hills and the Holiday Halfathon

by Denise // 18 November, 2014 // Comments off

For this week’s Random Tuesday Thoughts, I’m blog hopping with my fabulous blogger friend, Stacy Uncorked and the always inspirational, Jill Conyers. As a new weekly fitness feature, Jill is co-hosting The Fit Dish and posed this question: What traditional family favorites are you... Continue reading →

My New York City Marathon 2014

by Denise // 11 November, 2014 // Comments off

My New York City Marathon finally came to be. After applying for three years and making the automatic entry, I finally had the opportunity to “Get My New York On.” But not before my daughter could celebrate her thirteenth birthday.... Continue reading →

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