Category Archives: Running

Spice of Life

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

I eat oatmeal for breakfast nearly every morning, a home-packed salad for lunch nearly every noon*, greek yogurt for snack every afternoon and some version of the same 10 dishes every evening come suppertime. *Confession: More like 10:30 a.m. This … Continue reading →

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Welcome Insignificance

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

After completing my inaugural marathon last fall, you may recall I found myself struggling to generate canine-free copy to fill this space. Following months of long runs and speed work and unbridled excitement, this running blogger suddenly found herself out … Continue reading →

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Moving Forward

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

An anonymous blog reader with terrible typing skills, questionable computer privileges and the twitter handle golden.doodle12 emailed today to ask when I’d move on from Boston and start posting gratuitous dog photos again. The truth is, I don’t think most … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Village

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

When news broke last Monday of the Boston Marthon bombings, my initial thoughts centered around a core theme: ‘Why would anyone specifically want to target runners?’ In the wake of last November’s ING New York City Marathon cancelation, runners were … Continue reading →

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Running Smarter

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

There are a lot of things in this life I’m not smart about – petting stranger dogs, wearing an O’s shirt to Friday night’s Yankees game, remaining an Orioles fan after that brutal triple play – but when it comes … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

A lot has changed in my life since this same month last year. I’ve run a marathon. My brother has adopted a puppy. I’ve traveled to India and Brazil, I’m dating someone new, and heart-throb Seal is back on the … Continue reading →

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I Was 17 Going on 18 … A Decade Ago.

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

My definition of adulthood has evolved and expanded with each life stage, and just when I think I’m about as grown up as a grown up can be, I go and do something so mature it would make the Lost … Continue reading →

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No Day But Today and Other Overused Phrases

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Sometimes you attend a Seder dinner and sample all 12 kinds of unleavened cookies in solidarity with the Israelites. Sometimes you opt for the lobster roll and chips in lieu of the salad once you learn your Oyster Bar dinner … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendars

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

My family is healthy, my own health is good, my job is rewarding and last weekend, I got all the smooches a lady could ask for. And by got, I mean stole. Some girls don’t give it up so easy. … Continue reading →

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The Honeymoon’s Over

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

I’ve been in a committed relationship since January 2011, and I hate to admit it here for the whole world to read, but the novelty has started to wear off. When we first started seeing each other, it was new … Continue reading →

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