Junior Gasparilla (Raising Runners, Part 4)

by Denise // 20 February, 2013 // Comments off

The pirate races are pillaging through Tampa this week! Last Saturday, we attended the kid’s race and I’ll run the half marathon this Sunday. Aye, it be me favorite time of year, me hearties! Argggg! As for last Saturday’s race,... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Combating Fitness, Fat, Fatigue, Some New Shoes and Track Tuesday

by Denise // 19 February, 2013 // Comments off

Even with hubby out of town last week, still I managed to step up my fitness game. My friend, Jackie, teaches body combat and she invited me to try her Friday class. I love kick-boxing and martial arts aerobics so... Continue reading →

Barenaked Ladies at Busch Gardens

by Denise // 18 February, 2013 // Comments off

Hubby and I have been huge Barenaked Ladies fans for years decades. Back in 2004, my sister and I had the opportunity to see them perform live on the Today Show at Rockefeller Plaza. Nine years later (and two more... Continue reading →

Quinoa UnFried Rice

by Denise // 15 February, 2013 // Comments off

Quinoa is one of those super foods that everyone (especially runners) should be eating. These ancient grains are packed with protein and high in iron, magnesium and fiber. But they smell rancid! Much like the Brussels sprout gene, I must... Continue reading →

Soup du Jour: Tips to Survive a Mud Run

by Denise // 14 February, 2013 // Comments off

For this week’s Soup du Jour, I’m serving up some wonderful tips to survive a mud run. Since I’ve particpated in two now, that makes me somewhat of an expert, you see. Well, at least I’m an expert for the... Continue reading →

Dirty Girl Mud Run Recap

by Denise // 13 February, 2013 // Comments off

Going into the Dirty Girl Mud Run, I had decided to make this a fun run. As I learned at Pretty Muddy, these girlie mud runs aren’t about a finish time, but having fun and finishing with friends. So I... Continue reading →

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