From the Bowels of the Earth Emerges a Marathon Hopeful!

So imagine you are trapped in a collapsed mineral mine in Chile.   And for the sake of argument let's say you are trapped there for about 69 days until the folks above ground can drill an escape hole to get you and your 32 fellow miners out from the bowels of the earth.   What would …

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Quick, Tasty and Filling Breakfast Idea

Here's a tasty and quick breakfast!  Top a cooked sweet potato with 2 poached egg.  Add a dash of pepper and salt and you're good to go. Calories:  243 Fat:  9g Fiber:  4 Protein:  14 Top with sliced tomatoes or cooked spinach is a great way to add even more nutrients and fiber!

Congratulations to the SF Giants!

Here's a big shout out to the SF Giants on their World Series victory!  My husband, daughter and a large group of local families are on the Larkspur Ferry heading toward The City to watch the parade and celebrate this achievement. This young, rag-tag team is a prime example of why you should never give …

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Taking Care of Business

I, like you am busy.  Busy with work, kids' activities, keeping home and hearth on track as well as taking care of my family and myself.   With all that is going on, it's difficult to keep things in order and not drop the ball (like forgetting to arrange a kids' school pick up while out …

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Getting Your Head in the Game

Courtesy of Runner's World. Act as if you already are. This is one of the many mantras that we employ when it comes time to go after a goal that is beyond what has already been accomplished. Breaking new ground physically requires you to first break that mental barrier so that it can come into …

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which you may not have realized except for the influx of pink merchandise wherever you go.  While it seems almost a commercialization of cancer, it's important that people are aware of and understand that even with the millions of dollars raised so far, a cure for cancer has not …

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I Double Dog Dare You!

The folks at Livestrong.com want you to become a healthier, happier, fitter and stronger you and all you need to do is visit their website and take a dare.    Whether your goal is to lose weight, quit smoking, exercise or eat more fruits and veggies, Livestrong.com has a dare for you! Not only can …

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Gutting It Out!

I am beyond happy that we knocked out our long run this weekend.  An 18-miler was on the agenda and we managed to get 17.5 under our belts.  Not bad seeing as we have 2 more long runs to go before our taper.  While I would love to say that I had a great run, …

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A Heavy Heart

Our small community has been rocked by the suicides of  a 15 year-old girl and a 13 year-old boy within a week of each other. My heart aches for these  children who felt that life was too hard, too painful, too overwhelming, too lonely, too sad to continue.  My heart aches for the families and …

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