Category Archives: adventure

Yay and Nay on the Fitness Front

March brought some new developments on the fitness front. On March 8, I took part in another Lole Meetup at our local running shop. Previous meetups (here and here) always involved yoga. This one featured a new workout style, EcoTrek. … Continue reading

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God Bless America, and God Bless Texas!

*Note: They do say the above as if they are two separate things! Score one point for the Country of Texas argument! Wednesday Wednesday was our travel day. We flew out of GRR on a Chicago-bound flight (with 3 of … Continue reading

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Running The Woodlands: My First Half Marathon

We’re just back from Texas, and what a trip it was! More about the non-running aspects of the trip to come, but first up is a recap of the main event: The Woodlands Marathon for Kevin and The Woodlands Half … Continue reading

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Three Times Three Things Thursday: of a Road Trip, Running, Bailey, Shopping, Food, Yoga, and Valentine’s Day

Yes, that would be 9 things! What can I say? It’s been awhile. I’ve got a lot to share. Without further ado, some of what’s been going on around here: 1. Super Bowl Weekend This year, we spent Super Bowl … Continue reading

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New Life Chapter… Aaannnddd GO!

Where have I been? Good question, and one with an equally good response. I’ve been busy. “So?” you say. “We’re all busy.” Yes, that’s true… But this was a different kind of busy. This was a life-altering-event kind of busy. … Continue reading

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Bailey’s Doggie Dash 2011

Yeah, I’m fairly certain that I won’t be able to top Kevin’s post on this subject. I mean, a post written from Bailey’s perspective?? That has cornered the cuteness market! Nevertheless, I’m taking my turn to share my perspective and … Continue reading

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Weekending at Its Finest

Some days just work. Everything just falls into place at exactly the right time and leaves you wondering if the opposite type of days—those days where you feel like you’re banging your head against a wall that’s moving backwards—were just … Continue reading

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Rockford B-DoubleE-DoubleR-U-N: Beer Run

On Tuesday, Kevin and I attended our second GR Marathon/New Holland Beer Run of the year. The first one was back in June, but between vacation and a little thing called IM Wisconsin, the rest flew past without the two … Continue reading

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Weekend Recap: ND Game, 7 Mile Run & Apple Picking

On Saturday, we dropped Bailey off at his Grrrrrma’s house and headed down to South Bend. It was a fantastic, picture-perfect day. We were extremely fortunate to get THE LAST SPOT in the Notre Dame Credit Union lot, which was … Continue reading

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If I Were Any More Proud, I’d Pop!

Kevin’s first Ironman. What an EXPERIENCE! I laughed. I sobbed. I deafened the poor people surrounding me as I threw my arms above my head and screamed as Kevin crossed the finish line. What a whirlwind, and what an awesome … Continue reading

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