Most people do a 2 week marathon taper. Since my marathon is about two weeks away, this past week was my first week of tapering. For those not familiar, tapering is what you do three weeks before a marathon. It starts right after your longest run, which is generally 20 miles. After this long run,… Continue reading 2 week marathon taper
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I believe life is meant to be enjoyed and our frame of mind determines how much we allow ourselves to experience the beauty each day has to offer.
Almost five years ago, I was depressed, physically weak and spiritually broken. Now I feel all the blessings of a healthy life and a grateful attitude.
From positive vibes to simple pleasures- I'm sharing my thoughts on all the little things that make life truly amazing.
Sunday Street on Broadway
Sacramento Peeps- What are you doing this Sunday? If you don’t have plans- you have them now! The City of Sacramento is participating in the Open Streets Project. This project, which has taken place throughout the United States and Canada, encourages people to become more connected with their communities. Participating cities close down the streets… Continue reading Sunday Street on Broadway
Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative
High-quality protein right to your door? Sign me up! That’s exactly how I felt when I learned about Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative. This amazing farmers’ co-op delivers the highest quality meats directly to their customers. All of Grass Roots products are free of GMOs, antibiotics, and growth hormones. And while things like “grass-fed”… Continue reading Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative
Mother’s Day
Yesterday was Mother’s Day. The one day of the year we officially section off specifically to celebrate our moms. I know it’s been said a million times, but really one day isn’t enough. Because if you have an amazing mom like I do, you really should stop to tell her how much she means to… Continue reading Mother’s Day
Things to do in Georgetown
I recently spent a few days in Washington D.C., but also found a ton of things to do in Georgetown. I really love this little town, which is just a few miles from the National Mall. Next time you are in D.C., I’d highly recommend heading over and spending a few hours there walking around…… Continue reading Things to do in Georgetown
Avocado Oil for Roasting
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I love roasted veggies. Almost every weekend, on either a Saturday or Sunday, you can find me spending a few hours slicing and dicing, followed by seasoning and roasting veggies. Having all of these veggies ready to go in my fridge makes grabbing a healthy snack, or… Continue reading Avocado Oil for Roasting
Fueling for a Marathon
They say what you do in practice, you do in the game. With that in mind, when you are training for a marathon, your weekly long runs take on a whole new meaning. With a month until my marathon, I have an 18-mile long run planned for tomorrow. Before I learned about marathon… Continue reading Fueling for a Marathon
GROCERY STORE SALES – May 3 – May 9
Sometimes you have to go away to realize how good you have it. I recently went on a mini-vacation to Washington D.C. It was nice to travel to a fun city and get a few days off work, but I found myself a little home sick. My husband was there on business, so he was… Continue reading GROCERY STORE SALES – May 3 – May 9
eggplant zucchini chicken Recipe
Looking for a weekday dinner that is simple, full of veggies, protein, and EASY??? Then you have to try my Eggplant Zucchini Chicken dish! It checks all the necessary boxes for the perfect weeknight meal. This recipe makes enough for myself and my husband. If I’m having dinner solo, it gives me two weeknight meals.… Continue reading eggplant zucchini chicken Recipe
Finding Ultra | Book Review
In the past, I’ve done blog posts about books I’ve enjoyed. Today, I’m switching it up a little bit with an audiobook review. But whether you are listening or reading, I highly recommend Finding Ultra by Rich Roll. I first stumbled across Rich Roll via his weekly podcast. Every week, he does an… Continue reading Finding Ultra | Book Review