So taper week was a disaster. I ran once, but that one run was pretty awesome. So that's something.
I just didn't feel like running.
Isn't that terrific? 14 weeks of training and I don't feel like running.
I didn't feel great, physically or mentally. I was in a funk.
Did I mention it was taper week? The half is...
8/31/2015
8/26/2015
I posted this 5 years ago, and we still love these sandwiches. They're even picky eater approved. Score!!
There used to be a restaurant in Warrenton that had fabulous Monte Cristos. Unfortunately, they are no longer around, and I despaired of ever having their Monte Cristos again.
Then a light bulb went off and I...
8/24/2015
The Monday Report - Week 14
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8/24/2015
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So after killing my long run for week 13, I woke up Monday morning feeling like poo.
My old friend, Hay Fever, was visiting. I hate that guy.
He always seems to show up right before a race. Never fails. So why should this time be any different?
So the week didn't start off like I intended. I was nursing a pressurized,...
8/21/2015
On Tuesday, I shared the full month inspirational calendars that I had made up before realizing that they were not what I wanted when it came time to tracking my winter training.
Luckily, it didn't take long for me to come up with a calendar that I did like.
Then I thought maybe y'all would like to use this calendar...
8/20/2015
Fit 4 Thursday
Heather
8/20/2015
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So all the brands are coming out with their fall lines, and I'm in love.
What I'm not in love with are the prices.
I love to run, but why do I have to pay through the nose for some of the running gear I like?
I get that shoes cost. I understand that. Shoes, more than any other piece of gear take a beating,...
8/19/2015
I visited my sister in April, and she made me this terrific chicken curry dish.
It was amazing, and I knew that my family would love it. We have this amazing Indian restaurant near us, and it is one of our favorite restaurants. Big Guy and I share a favorite dish there, the chicken tiki masala. So, so good. This dish...
8/18/2015
If there was an award for unfinished projects, I'd be in the running for it.
All of my projects right now are in various stages of assembly, and not one of them are done.
Probably because I get distracted easily, and jump from project to project and they all get done a little bit at a time.
At least...
8/17/2015
The Monday Report
Heather
8/17/2015
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So I might still be on the runner's high from Saturday, or still buzzing with positivity from cheering on a friend at her sprint triathlon yesterday, but I am super excited about this week's report.
Before I delve into dissecting my week, I'm going to give a shout out to my girlfriend and her 2nd triathlon! She did...
8/14/2015
Family Plaque
Heather
8/14/2015
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When we found out our family was expanding, there were a lot of emotions. There were even more emotions when we found out our newest addition was going to be a girl.
Now don't get me wrong, I love my boys more than life itself, but a girl was new and a little bit daunting. Boys are easy, comparatively.
Either way, one...
8/13/2015
Fit 4 Thursday
Heather
8/13/2015
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If you guys read Monday's Report, then you know that my Pink Lady's (Nike Air Pegasus 29) died over the weekend, and if you follow me on Instagram (@SewHalfCrazy) then you'll know that I bought new Blue Devils (Brooks Ravenna 6)
I'm gonna talk about shoes, and how important they are.
...
8/12/2015
What to Eat Wednesday
Heather
8/12/2015
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Welcome to another edition of What to Eat Wednesday!
I'm excited for today's recipe! It's a favorite of mine.
It's Italian and it's easy. Two of my favorite food feature...
8/11/2015
If my husband were writing this post he'd probably tell you that I am obsessed with quotes.
I could maybe write a book about my life and every chapter would be a quote.
Words are magical. I love how words can be put together and evoke different emotions. Next to smells, I think, words are the things I most...
8/10/2015
The Monday Report
Heather
8/10/2015
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It's funny how one bad run can really damage your day and mood.
I've known for a while that my shoes were coming to the end of their life.
I was hoping to eek out some more miles from them. That was a bit selfish and stupid on my part.
I know how important shoes are. I know better. I was stupid.
Here's what stupid...
8/07/2015
Quilled Monogram
Heather
8/07/2015
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I'm so excited to share this post.
It was one of the most popular posts on my old blog, and it's easy to do.
It just requires a bit of patience and maybe, a movie or two.
It's really that easy. No lies. I got the inspiration from this post {HERE}. The original post is from June 2010.
...
8/06/2015
Fit 4 Thursday
Heather
8/06/2015
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Welcome to another edition of Fit 4 Thursday!
I know last week I shared my favorite recovery smoothie, but today I'm also sharing another favorite.
Now, I'm not one to readily jump on any bandwagon, but I gotta say I am impressed with tart cherry juice.
What's this about tart cherry juice, you ask?
Well, a few weeks...
8/05/2015
What to Eat Wednesday
Heather
8/05/2015
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Happy Hump Day!
So today, I'm sharing my kids favorite granola bar recipe - or as we call them, Gorilla Bars.
When I first made this recipe, my big guy misunderstood me when I called them granola bars. He thought I had said Gorilla Bars. The name has stuck...
8/04/2015
Updating the TV Wall
Heather
8/04/2015
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I'm one lucky girl when it come to the freedom I have in my house. My husband is pretty easy-going about most of my projects.
He doesn't fuss too much when I rearrange everything. Or when I come up with cockamamy plans for furniture.
The only thing we really butt heads about are the walls. Not the color...
8/03/2015
The Monday Report
Heather
8/03/2015
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Sayonara week 11.
You weren't great. My calves hate you.
Isn't that a great welcome? Hello Monday. You suck.
Ok, not really, but I'm feeling a bit feisty.
I'm frustrated that I'm finding it harder and harder to wake up for my early morning runs.
The alarm is getting a bit too easy to turn off.
Set more alarms...
