Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Anyone else get a surprise snow day this week? This recipe came about after a chilly run where all I wanted was a warm, comforting bowl of soup and I wanted it ASAP. This Snow Day Corn and Black Bean Soup is a snap to whip up at the last minute. Snow Day Corn and Black Bean Soup Usually when I know I am going to prepare a healthy veggie soup, I scour the produce section or the freshest ingredients. In a perfect world that's great … [Read more...]
Ready Or Not? Here I Come-Weekly Wrap
How did I get to the week of Philadelphia Half Marathon already?! When my friends first mentioned heading up to Philly to do the half, it seemed like I would have months to train for it. Well, a summer of calf injuries set me back a bit but none the less, here I am ready to take on Philly. Ready or not? Here I come! I plan to run the half doing intervals and I know I will make it to the finish. It will just take me a lot longer than I'd like. I actually had anxiety dreams this week about it. … [Read more...]
5 Things To Love About A Weekend In NYC
Living in the DC area, we are certainly situated nicely to visit so many other cities on the eastern seaboard. Last weekend, the hubs and I took a quick weekend trip to NYC. It had been a while since I had visited and I forgot how much there was to love during our weekend in NYC. 5 Things to love about a Weekend in NYC Walking One of the best thing about visiting NYC is that you can walk almost everywhere and anywhere. I logged about 5 miles of walking each day. Living in the suburbs, … [Read more...]
Oh The Places You Will Go…Favorite Running Cities
It would be impossible to pick just one favorite city to run in! I've always believed the best way to see a city is on foot and why not put those feet into running shoes and log some miles? Sharing a few snapshots of my favorite running cities. Oh the places you will go...Favorite running cities Chicago Even though it was pouring down rain for most of my stay in Chicago, I loved running the Rock n Roll 5K and 10K there last summer. Of course, the race and the run were made even better … [Read more...]
Hearty Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Thanks for joining Sarah and Me for Meatless Monday today. I am so enjoying finding all kinds of new ways to enjoy the delicious fall veggies. Some of my most favorite recipes come about purely by accident based on what I have in the house at the moment. I knew I wanted to create a filling salad with both warm and room temperature ingredients. This Hearty Fall Harvest Salad with maple balsamic just fell together in one yummy bowl. Hearty Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Balsamic … [Read more...]
Weekly Wrap “Ragnover” It’s real
Glad to be back with the Wendy & Hoho for the Weekly Wrap this week. I feel like I am finally catching up after last weekend's Ragnar Napa Valley. There is a real period of let down and maybe even sadness after an epic adventure such as this. Because the race was cancelled last year due to fires, we had been planning this one for almost 2 years. Ragnover it's real Sunday- wine tasting This actually required lots of energy! The perfect way to end our epic adventures. Monday- … [Read more...]
Part 2 Ragnar Napa Valley Run Eat Repeat
Thanks for popping back in to read the Part 2 Ragnar Napa Valley race recap. In case you missed the first half, you can find it here. I've still got a lot to share so let's pick right up where we left off. Part 2 Ragnar Napa Valley Race Recap My second leg just over 4 miles in Santa Rosa, CA was pretty uneventful unless you count smelling tons of pot the whole run. I was also surprised by how many crosswalks we had to navigate between 8:30-9:30 pm and how dark the route was. I am not used … [Read more...]
Ragnar Napa Valley- Will Run For Wine Part 1
Trying to recap The Ragnar Napa Valley race in one post is quite the monumental task. So much happens, running and otherwise, during the 36 hour adventure that it is difficult to summarize. I am going to do my best to give you a snapshot. In case you are not familiar, a typical Ragnar race is a team of 12 runners (or 6 ultra) who run 3 times each in a period of 36 hours to cover 200 or so miles. Sound a little wacky? Maybe it is but it sure is the best kind of wacky. Ragnar Napa Valley-Will … [Read more...]
How To Create a Pinterest Worthy Cheese Board
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Tis the season for entertaining! My new easy and delicious party staple is the amazing Cheese Board. Everyone loves to snack on them and they are easily customizable. With just a few minutes of prep, you can wow your guests with a Pinterest Worthy Cheese Board. How To Create A Pinterest Worthy Cheese Board Start out with a great canvas. I like to use a marble board like this one below however any large platter will do. Add … [Read more...]
November Ultimate Coffee Date Ragnar Edition
Thanks for joining Coco and me for the Ultimate Coffee Date Ragnar Edition. These are always my favorite posts to read and write. I've got lots to catch up on today so please grab your mugs and join us. Ultimate Coffee Date Ragnar Edition If we were having coffee I would tell you,... I am currently somewhere between San Francisco and Napa Valley running our 200 mile Ragnar race. My first leg is a 3.5 ish mile run over this Golden Gate bridge. How cool is that? Hoping it's not too foggy and I … [Read more...]
Easy Eggplant Pasta Al Forno
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Now that the weather is cooling off and long runs are getting longer, I've been craving some heartier meals. My favorite heartier meals usually involve some sort of pasta. I am a runner after all! Sometimes you just need a big bowl of pasta and this Easy Eggplant Pasta Al Forno does the trick. Easy Eggplant Pasta Al Forno Simple enough for a weeknight meal and fancy enough for a weekend dinner. This Easy Eggplant Pasta Al Forno is … [Read more...]
Wrapping Up A Busy October
Wow this month has been super busy! Between juggling some last minute issues with Ragnar, planning our MRTT holiday party and organizing our girls on the run end of the season events, I am a little overwhelmed at the moment. I did, however, get in most of my usual workouts this week. I am wrapping up a busy October with Hoho and Wendy. Wrapping up a busy October Sunday- Hot yoga class Now that it's cooler out, I am loving adding back in more hot yoga classes especially the day after a … [Read more...]
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