Tomorrow is my birthday. That means today is the last day as a 36-year-old. I have to say as years go, 36 was pretty awesome. I grew a lot this past year. I tried new things, got way outside my comfort zone, and just generally enjoyed life more than I can ever remember.… Continue reading Birthday Eve
Dine Downtown
It’s Dine Downtown time, Sacramento! For those who haven’t heard of Dine Downtown, let me fill you in on what you’ve been missing. Every January, Sacramento’s top restaurants put together amazing three-course menus. The food is amazing and the price is too good to be true. Only $35 per person! We are in… Continue reading Dine Downtown
Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Quick, yummy, healthy, and a little sweet. Sound good? Then you have to try this Baked Honey Garlic Chicken recipe! I recently made this on a night when I had a workout that went ’til 7:00, so I didn’t get going on this little dish ’til 7:30. Needless to say, I was hungry and not… Continue reading Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Running plantronics bluetooth headphones | A Review
I recently bought a pair of Bluetooth headphones and they have totally changed my relationship with running. I know it sounds dramatic, but hear me out. Like most people, I have been running with wired headphone forever. Sure, they have evolved, but despite the improvements, I could never get them to comfortably sit… Continue reading Running plantronics bluetooth headphones | A Review
Vitamix Review
I had one thing on my Christmas list I gave my husband this year- A Vitamix. Anyone familiar with the cost of Vitamix understands why the list was short. These machines are a pretty penny. But anyone who has used a Vitamix before also understands why I really wanted one. Calling it a… Continue reading Vitamix Review
Bone Broth
Bone Broth is credited with numerous benefits including aiding in recovery from a distance run, to improving the glow of your skin. I’m not sure if it’s a miracle drug, but why not give it a try??!! Plus if you add a slice of avocado to a nice little cup size serving and… Continue reading Bone Broth
Fartlek Run
So have you done a Fartlek run yet? It’s such a funny name, but the idea is so simple! It’s a very basic way to do speed work in distance running. I was actually hesitant to give a Fartlek run a try. I’m a big fan on putting on my headphones, coming up… Continue reading Fartlek Run
Podcasts for Runners
Listening to podcasts while running has completely changed my relationship with running. After a long break from distance running, I came back to it in September of 2016. I’m four years older than I was when I started running, but I enjoy it now more than ever and the long distances don’t bother me like… Continue reading Podcasts for Runners
healthy stuffed bell peppers
Winter comfort foods are the best. When I think of my favorites, warm healthy stuffed bell peppers are right up there. To be fair, I live in Sacramento, California, so I can’t complain about the freezing temps. There is no shoveling snow for this girl. But the last few days have been our coldest… Continue reading healthy stuffed bell peppers
New Year Resolutions- What Will You Do?
People can hate on New Year resolutions, but I love them. Goal setting is my jam. As a person who loves to plan, I literally get excited about dreaming big and then figuring out a pathway to get to my goal. I believe in the beauty of the journey. If you only enjoy… Continue reading New Year Resolutions- What Will You Do?