Brad, Jack and I are currently at my Aunt's house in Battisford, a small town near Stowmarket situated in Suffolk (which is in the UK) waiting for Alexa to arrive from Madrid. She's studying abroad in Madrid for the semester (check out her European travel experience on https://alexaabroad.travel.blog/) so we decided to come for a …
Month: November 2019
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Trot!
The 1st Annual Sunday Before Thanksgiving Turkey Trot! Join us the Sunday before Thanksgiving for a leisurely 4-ish mile run, walk or stroll. Yes, you heard it right. This year we're trotting the Sunday BEFORE Thanksgiving. Join us on November 24, 2019 , 8:00 am at the Rush Creek Open Space Reserve (click here …
Workout Wednesday: Stand Up Move Around
We've all heard that sitting is the new smoking but not everyone has access to a standing desk or even work at an office. Here are a few ways to disrupt the sit and do your health a solid. At Work Get up and move after clearing your inbox. Set your phone timer for …
Monday Motivation: In the Kitchen
Today I'm sharing a recipe from Eating Well magazine (formerly known as Cooking Light). It's vegan, but don't freak out. I think you'll like it. Creamy Lentil Soup Ingredients 4 c reduced-sodium vegetable broth 1 c uncooked green lentils (they are near the dried beans and rice) 1 c chopped yellow onion 2 tsp …
Motivation Monday: Sunday Trail Runs are Back
We're bringing back our Sunday morning trail group! Let's run together and explore the amazing network of fire roads, switchbacks, single tracks and splendor that is Marin County. You don't have to be fast, you don't have to be experienced but please know there aren't any coaches or run leaders so once we share the …
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Fitness Friday: Keli Runs a Marathon (again)
Today I'll unpack my recent race. It was my 12th marathon and 3rd time running NY and let me tell you, the Big Apple did not disappoint! When you toe up to the starting line for a race, especially anything over the 10K distance, you've spend the past 12, 16 or even 20 weeks training …
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Monday Motivation: A Family Affair
On November 3rd I crossed the finish line and completed my 3rd NYC Marathon and my 12th marathon since April, 2001. I'll write about the race in detail on Wednesday. Today, however, I'm giving a huge SHOUT OUT to my family! My kids don't know me as anything other than a runner. In fact, if …
1st Annual Sunday Before Thankgiving Turkey Trot
The 1st Annual Sunday Before Thanksgiving Turkey Trot! Join us the Sunday before Thanksgiving for a leisurely 4-ish mile run, walk or stroll. Yes, you heard it right. This year we're trotting the Sunday BEFORE Thanksgiving. Join us on November 24, 2019 , 8:00 am at the Rush Creek Open Space Reserve (click here …
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Pre-Race Prep
Back when I did my first marathon (The Country Music Marathon in Nashville, TN in April 2001) I was taught a few things by our Team in Training coaches that are to this day a big part of my pre-race prep. Get Organized. Lay everything that you will be wearing on the floor or in …
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