2017 Book Update
Oh my goodness – can you believe it’s already November!? Since 2015, I’ve set at New Year’s Resolution to read 12 books each year (one per month). So far, I haven’t completed my resolution and honestly that’s not the point. I love to read, but I sometimes struggle to find the time. This resolution helps keep me accountable and reminds me to put down the phone each evening and pick up my book, even if just for 5 minutes. Reading before bed helps me fall asleep more quickly and have a more restful night of sleep. I’m a pretty anxious person, and escaping through a book helps to calm the constant barrage of thoughts going through my head. This year started off pretty slow with reading. We spent the first 3 months of 2017 in a home search and then eventually moving into our townhome. I still have to do a blog post about that! However, since then, I’ve been reading an assortment of books. I’ve loved getting recommendations this … Read More
For the Love of the Trail
It's been a little while since I posted! And to be honest, it's because I've been cheating on running. It's hard to find inspiration to write about running, fueling for running, or races if you haven't been in that arena for a bit. In July, Devin and I found the joy of hiking. It was completely accidental, but probably one of the best hobbies we stumbled across. Typically at the start of summer, we will make our "bucket list": the top things we'd like to do during the season. Some friends had told us how beautiful Harper's Ferry was and that we should definitely visit. See my post here on that day trip. So, we hit the trail after lunch and some historical site-seeing. The hike was about 5 miles and a pretty steep incline to a beautiful overlook of the rivers and downtown Harper's Ferry. Our heart rates were elevated, our legs were burning, and it was exhilarating to have the reward of the overlook after a tough upward climb. On the way home, I felt a sense of utter … Read More
Favorite Meal Prep Recipes: Summer 2017
I can't believe it's already late August! Where has the summer gone? It feels like it was just last weekend Devin and I were putting together our summer bucket list. We've done a pretty good job at crossing things off of it (Harpers Ferry, Annapolis). Just over a week ago, we came back from our trip to Georgia to visit with family and go on our anniversary trip! We went back to the Jekyll Island where we got married and had an amazing time relaxing in the southern sun! Biking on the beach, rum runners, and morning coffee amongst the Spanish moss trees capped off a perfect vacation. Now we're gearing up for one last summer trip to California. I have to be out there for work, so Devin is coming along and then we'll take a few days during the long weekend to explore. Can you believe neither one of us have been to California!? With the amount of travel we've done this summer, I've really had to rely on a few healthy recipes to get us by. Any client that … Read More
Day Trip: Harpers Ferry
We've been in the midst of a heat wave here in the DC Metro area. Temperatures nearing 100 degrees and the "feels like" temp easily climbing above that. I'm happy to say that while I am writing this we're getting ready for a few cooler days. Don't get me wrong - I love summer! However, oppressive humid heat like we've been having can make it difficult to find something you enjoy doing outside. That's why I wanted to write about one of our recent weekend day trips. Devin and I have been discovering how great hiking can be for outdoor summer fun, especially when it's hot and sticky. At least in the places we've been exploring, the shade from the trees and the slight increase in altitude provide a bit cooler temperatures so we can get out and explore without wilting. From our home, Harpers Ferry is a short drive (less than an hour). One of Devin's co-workers gave us a nice write up of fun things to do, and visiting this National Park has been on our summer bucket list. … Read More
Suds N Soles 5K 2017
Hi All! Yes, it's been quite a while since I've posted. 2017 has been a busy year and there's so much to catch up on. Devin and I spent the first 3 months of the year house hunting and moving! I can't wait to share pictures of our new home. But for now, I'll get on to the 5K! Dev and I ran last night - yes it was a night race - and had an absolute blast despite the heat. Suds N Soles is a race that has been on my bucket list. Rockville used to host a similar race called the Twilighter 5 Miler (which I think might still be held, but went on a hiatus for a period of time), but now it's the Suds N Soles 5K which starts and finishes at Rockville Town Center. We're pretty lucky as the race was an only a 15 minute walk from our new home. The walk allowed us to warm up a bit and also be able to enjoy the "suds" afterward! Packet pick up was quick and located right at the stage in the middle of Rockville Town Square. There were about 1,000 runners signed up and it seemed … Read More