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Me running the Lincoln Half Marathon. Note the enthusiasm. Now where was I? Oh yea. Running a faster 5k. That did not happen with my April 5k, but that’s OK (gal pal and partner in adventure Jenn even wrote about it). Now that I’m done with the long distance runs, I can focus more [...] News flash: I finished my first half marathon. See my results here. The Lincoln Marathon/Half Marathon is an amazing event. College friends who have run it for years have always said that. Now I know it, too. And maybe it’s like any ole half marathon/marathon, but it is my first one so of [...] It’s the evening before my first half marathon. I’m hiding out at my fairy godmother’s house. Finding my moment of zen. Relaxing before running the longest distance I’ve ever run. I’m truly charmed by all the well wishes and support I’ve received in the last 48 hours. Thank you. The texts, emails, conversations [...] March 5k results posted today! Finally! Fish Fry 5k in Omaha, Nebraska March 31, 2012 Official time: 29:24 Overall: 76 Number of Finishers: 152 Number of Females: 96 Number of Males: 56 Average Time: 30:48 Confession: I wasn’t sure how this race was going to turn out. I had returned from my trip [...] (In case you missed it, I am running 12 5ks in 2012, yo. Yea, I don’t know why either.)
Introducing my March 5k: The Fish Fry 5k in Omaha, Nebraska, this Friday, March 30. I am not sure what to think. Let’s discuss, shall we? Fried fish and beer after [...] Calendar from Domestica, a very cool shop in Des Moines, Iowa
How do you feel about New Year’s Resolutions? During the last few years, I didn’t make resolutions; I made to-do lists. And I’ve kicked each one off on my birthday in April ever since my 30th year on God’s [...] Remember when I signed on to run the Living History Farms race in Iowa? Alas, it was not meant to be. Once again, my well orchestrated plans went to hell in a handbasket days before the race, but this time I took the path of least resistance and decided to opt out. Which admittedly [...] Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. I hope you are having a lovely holiday, in whatever way that bring you happiness and gratitude. Even if it’s not perfect, I hope you can find joy in the smallest ways. The Kid and I ventured off to the Midwest for the week. Not the most glamorous place, I [...] How was your Fourth of July? We went to Nebraska, per the usual. This weekend was about family. And friends that feel like family. I saw a lot of littles this weekend. I cradled them in my arms. so light! Compared to the 7yo I now have to carry [...] Confession: I love Lincoln, Nebraska. I visit there often and want to share some of my favorite places. I firsted visited Conner’s Architectural Antiques when I was a newlywed and a new homeowner, taken here by my amazing in-laws whom have impeccable taste in, oh, just about everything. They are world [...]  |
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