back in August (I even wrote a post about it’s sister race – the Bare Dare 5k ). I had recruited Pete (the race director) to be on the Dr. Fitness and Fat Guy Show (I used to help them with their scheduling) and Pete and I became e-friends. He spoke so highly of the race that I put it...
A Day for Moms by Meghann on May 13, 2012 Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mamas, mamas-to-be, and fur-mamas out there! Love you, Mom!! My brother and his wife hosted a lovely brunch Mother’s Day this morning. It was their first official hosting gig in their new home as a marri...
brand ambassadorship with Verizon , the company sent me their new MOTOACTV GPS Fitness Tracker and Music Player to test out and review for the blog. It arrived on Wednesday and I’ve been itching to take it out for a run since then. As a dedicated Garmin Forerunner user (I rarely leave...
The only teeny, tiny complaint we had for The Flying Pig start (or really the whole race in general) was the placement of the porta potties IN the corrals (we couldn’t locate them anywhere else) . The idea of having them in there is good in theory, but the line was pretty ridiculous f...
Hi my name is Mary, I’m a Cincinnati native, I’m not sure what you all are looking to do tomorrow but one of my favorite things to do is explore the different neighborhoods. Clifton and Northside are my favorites (and they’re right down the street from each other), there’s a lot of co...
Hello, beautiful. Remember that crusty, grainy muesli roll I had yesterday from the Publix bakery? I had its twin sister today, only I decided a little color was needed in her life. Helllloooo color. This was a ham, cheese, and slaw sandwich. Perfect for the summertime heat and perfec...
The first time I heard about the Great American Pie Festival was on the Food Network. The Food Network airs a behind-the-scenes special every so often on the festival and all the cool things that go into it. The special mainly focuses on the pie bakers that compete in the amateur and ...
Paaannnnncccaaakkkeeessss …. yum. Sunday mornings = pancake mornings. Need a pancake recipe recommendation? Check out Joy The Baker’s Oatmeal Cookie Pancake recipe. Trust me – it’s good. I divided the flour for half whole wheat/half all purpose and added walnuts to the mix. The result...
Fact: I can’t stand staying inside all day on a Saturday. It drives me BONKERS. Maybe it’s because I work from home (so I’m home all day during the week), but I literally go stir crazy being inside on a Saturday (especially when it’s gorgeous outside!). Derek is the complete opposite....
and asked to develop a dairy-free recipe inspired by their line of almond milks. I do love me some good almond milk – challenge accepted. But what to make? It was during an intense hill interval treadmill workout that the idea for the cake batter milkshake popped in my mind. Am I the ...
Now we’re getting somewhere. Thanks to my amazing helpers (I owe Allison and Jessica big time), decorating for tomorrow’s shower is definitely coming along. In fact, we’re almost done. Tomorrow we just have to worry about food and minor details. Woo hoo! Before I recruited Allison to ...
Good Morning! Rise and shine – it’s hill time! This morning’s set of hill intervals was inspired by Runner’s World Take it Inside workout from their February issue. Since running downhill can have just as great of an impact on your body as running uphill in a race, this workout mimics...
that I ordered. Instead of the standard S, M, L, it’s sized by bra cup and fits like a glove because of that. It was as supportive as a strapless bra and I never had to worry about adjusting it because the sucker never moved – it stayed right where it was supposed to be all day. Good ...
Holy moly. 20 miles. 3 hours. 54 seconds. 9:02 min/mile pace. Done. Those 20 miles were officially the fastest 20 miles I’ve ever run in a training run. Cue the post-run celebrating complete with the promise of beer and beach time later. Beer? Beach? Now? Pretty please… My alarm was s...
recently opened on North Dale Mabry and has been on my ‘must try’ list for months now. If you check out their Yelp page (by the way – are we friends on Yelp? ) you’ll find dozens of reviews raving about the great food and quiet atmosphere. I’ve been dying to check it out to see if it ...
Nothing says Easter like a chocolate bunny. Even better… a chocolate bunny with peanut butter in the middle. Yes, please. Derek and I had to run a couple of errands this afternoon and discovered the ‘Reester Bunny’ in Wal-Mart. I was feeling homesick since I wasn’t at home to receive ...
The Secrets Behind My Dad’s Famous Sausage Gravy by Meghann on April 8, 2012 Happy Birthday Derek! Hubba. Hubba. 28 has never looked better. Whenever Derek and I visit my parents, the #1 thing he looks forward to is the sausage gravy my Dad makes almost every time we’re at home. He LO...
We met at 7:00am and took off from Coachman Park. I’m not sure why I don’t make the drive to Clearwater to run more often. It’s such a gorgeous area with tons of sidewalks that were full of runners and cyclists this morning. Stephanie and I spent to first half of the run drooling over...
Good Morning! Am I the only one who didn’t want to believe it when her alarm went off this morning? The weekend is officially over – welcome to a brand new week. My morning started at the gym – twenty minutes of walking on the treadmill followed by NROLFW 7-2. The gym was packed this ...
My view from the day. Mixed with a little of this. Hakuna Matata. I only moved from the couch to eat and walk Maddie. Derek and I thought about running errands or leaving the house for this or that, but we both decided we would rather just sit on the couch and veg. I think we both nee...
We did really good for the first few miles. We made a left at the light, a right at the dead end, and a left when our Garmins hit 5.5. It was after that, that the rough directions got a little fuzzy. We got to a fork in the road and decided to consult Mr. Google Maps on where to go ne...
So – the potato salad in a Greek salad is something that is only done in the Tampa FL/Tarpon Springs area! All of my friends think it is bizarre to see it that way, but I’ve grown to like it! Beets on the salad are technically regional to the Detroit, MI area, but I’ve seen them on sa...
Last Night’s Dinner = This Morning’s Breakfast by Meghann on March 18, 2012 Good morning. We’ve had a lazy morning around these parts. We slept in, had a great breakfast, and now we’re gathering our things and preparing for destination #2 of our trip around the A-T-L. Derek’s cousin S...
Say hello to my little friend. Pellet guns hurt. Noted. We made it to Georgia! We’re staying just north of Atlanta for the night with Derek’s cousin and her family. She has an adorable two year old named Aryn and a full-of-life eight year old named Aiden. Do you know how much energy a...
I’m going to be really sad when I have to give this feature up next month (when the brand ambassadorship program ends). I love how easy and convenient it is to connect to and – in some cases – it had a faster connection than the hotels we stopped at last week that had free WiFi. When ...
West Orange Trail is one of the top cycling trails in Orlando because of it’s length and location. Even though it’s a well known cycling trail, it’s great for running too. Lots of shade, no stopping, and it’s a pretty scenic run through the backside of Florida. If I had lived closer t...
My team had a meeting with the Chevy CEO at 10:00am (such a great guy!), then we were on our own for the rest of the day. The sun was just starting to peep through the clouds, so I decided to take my time heading to my sessions and soak up all the sun and warmth that I could.
I’m alive! I survived my first day of South by Southwest! Woo hoo! For a minute there, I didn’t think I would – South by Southwest is INSANE! After fighting a heavy mix of traffic, rain, and hail(!) on my way to the convention center this morning, I arrived only to find crowds of peop...
My first 10k was the Iron girl in Clearwater, then I had foot surgery so I missed the following year when it changed to a half marathon. I shed many tears that year. I would love another chance at the half marathon race or even the 5k would be wonderful. My favorite place to run is in...
