: ' Chicago Marathon'
Marathon Training: 3 Things I Learned Logging 16 Miles
I’m training for the Napa Valley Marathon on March 3 and knocked out a 16 mile run this weekend. This is my third marathon, but it’s been more than a year since I ran my last [...]
Travel Tuesday: My Top Travel Tips for Destination Running
I’m two sleeps away from hopping on a plane to Jamaica to run the Reggae Half Marathon in Negril; and it’s time start packing and finalizing my race plans. I LOVE destination running – both of [...]
Helping to Create More Birthdays at The Essence Music Festival
I spent the weekend in New Orleans as a special blogger correspondent for the American Cancer Society and More Birthdays at the Essence Music Festival. As a member of their Blogger Advisory Council I always jump [...]
Project Me: Good to Great 26 Day Challenge
“Transformation is not a future event it’s a present activity.” – Jillian Michaels I love that quote. To me it’s a reminder to stop thinking about what could be in the future, and start doing something [...]
Never Give Up
I’m a little sleepy this morning because I stayed up last night watching game six of the World Series. I’m not really a baseball fan but it is the “World Series” and as a sports lover [...]
Wordless Wednesday: In the Moment
It’s easy to pass on most $50,000 pictures, *ahem*, but when they catch you – in that moment – do you get it? Holla. Winks & Smiles, [...]
Making Changes
I saw this go through my Facebook stream this morning and thought it’s such a great reminder. It’s hard to make changes – even when we know the outcome will be great. I took a week off [...]
Chicago Marathon Conquered: Part 2, The Race
I was all prepared to write a long recap of my experience running the Chicago Marathon complete with pretty pictures and cool captions – sort of like Part 1; then I decided that a video would [...]
Chicago Marathon Conquered: Part 1
I’m back home from running the Chicago Marathon on Sunday and I’m still smiling. Really. There’s something so special, almost magical, about finishing a marathon – I feel accomplishment, confident, powerful, humbled, grateful and totally inspired. [...]
Chi-Town, Baby!
Twas the night before the marathon and all through Chi-town, lots of creatures were stirring when they should lay down. I’m tired, but I’m happy, excited, determined and ready to take on the Chicago Marathon in [...]
















Celebrating American Cancer Society's 100th B-Day by Honoring Caregivers
Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute Lorraine!
Coca-Cola Essence Festival: Bliss Bundle + $50 Amex Gift Card Sweepstakes (Giveaway)
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Coca-Cola Essence Festival: Bliss Bundle + $50 Amex Gift Card Sweepstakes (Giveaway)
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Mother's Day Brunch & Electric Run Fun
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Coca-Cola Essence Festival: Bliss Bundle + $50 Amex Gift Card Sweepstakes (Giveaway)
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