Monthly Archives: April 2013

Looking Good While On The Run

Posted on April 27, 2013 by mileoneandcounting

Thursday night I picked up my race gear for the Nike Women’s Half Marathon in Washington, DC.  This is the first time the race has expanded outside of San Francisco and they chose my city!  How awesome!  The prize for completing … Continue reading →

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On Your Left

Posted on April 24, 2013 by mileoneandcounting

For all of you runners, you know exactly what I mean by the title of this post.  On Your Left–the phrase of choice heard on the running trails when a biker is passing. Mostly it’s just annoying, especially when a group … Continue reading →

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Little Cupcakes On A Sunny Day: My First Marathon Experience

Posted on April 19, 2013 by mileoneandcounting

Guest Blogger: Margaret Chapman My friend Margaret Chapman joins us today to share her experience of running her first 26.2 this past January! And not only did she do it while running through the magical world of Disney, but she … Continue reading →

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Joy To Heartache

Posted on April 16, 2013 by mileoneandcounting

Today is my birthday and while it has been a great day with many well wishes, smiles and laughter, I cannot help but reflect on yesterday’s tragedy at the Boston Marathon. As everyone is well aware, two bombs went off … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom Mania

Posted on April 11, 2013 by mileoneandcounting

The waiting for warm days has finally come to an end.  It reached 90-degree temperatures this week.  So in one week we went from 30’s to 90’s!  And the icing on the cake is that Wednesday was the peak day for … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom 10-Miler And A New Personal Best

Posted on April 11, 2013 by mileoneandcounting

This past Sunday was the annual Cherry Blossom 10-miler in Washington, DC. It’s a race that truly welcomes the beginning of spring.  And yet, one never really knows whether the blossoms will be blooming on race day. The last time, … Continue reading →

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Fighting Cancer by Getting Fit

Posted on April 3, 2013 by mileoneandcounting

Guest Blogger: Melanie Bowen Melanie Bowen is currently a Master’s student with a passion that stems from her grandmother’s cancer diagnosis. She often highlights the great benefits of alternative nutritional, emotional, and physical treatments on those diagnosed with cancer or … Continue reading →

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Lenten Photo Challenge: Day 44-46

Posted on April 1, 2013 by mileoneandcounting

I hope you all had a glorious Easter!  I know that I did…a beautiful church service and time spent in the company of new friends.  Easter Sunday is a great start to a new beginning.  Spring is here and we … Continue reading →

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