We (as in my work) host an annual Turkey Trot 5K and I had the opportunity to participate in it this year for the first time. It was rainy and cold and I heard that the turnout was very low because of the weather conditions. Since I am getting used to running in the rain, […]
This post is way over due but either way, the story goes like this… When we returned from our first failed attempt at backpacking, Nate and I decided that we should try this backpacking thing again but this time by ourselves. So we did. We had heard wonderful things about Lake Ozette on the Olympic […]
Chocolate. What could be better than chocolate? Wait, I know! Running! But I prefer to have them both. The other day I went to Costco and saw these two delicious fruits (dried, of course): Made in Nature Organic Dates Happy Village Organic Figs I immediately thought of making raw ginger bars (recipe to come later) so […]
So I signed up for another race. Big surprise… Just like hundreds (if not thousands) of people I have a love-hate relationship with running. It is the best thing ever but it could also be worst thing ever. Just kidding! It is the best thing ever. I had the opportunity to run The Beats Run […]
Is it fall yet? It certainly feels like fall today. Seattle has experienced a few days of “extreme heat” to the point that we had an “Heat Advisory” warning going on (think over 90°). But not today. Today we woke up to a much cooler day with a high of 72°. There are people who love the […]
For the past few years I’ve been dreaming of going backpacking. The thought of going up a mountain carrying everything you need in just one bag to enjoy some quality time with nature, breathing in the fresh air, feeling the breeze gently kissing my face and listening to birds chirping, it just sounds like a great vacation to […]
My third Half Marathon sneaked up on me. This is my second time running the Snohomish Women’s Run Half Marathon and I loved it again! I think I did okay. I mean, I didn’t get hurt and I came across the finish line so I won! Haha! My daughter ran the 10k course and did […]
Hi there! There is no good explanation for leaving you unattended for so long. Though with training for my first half marathon, starting a new job, kids involved in sports, and having the long commute really makes for a good excuse, doesn’t it? On June 3rd, the world celebrated National Running Day and to honor […]
As a Christian family we are encouraged to follow a vegetarian (if not vegan) diet. For the longest amount of time were pretty good about eating healthy, wholesome plant-based meals. It was great! But if we were eating so healthy, why was my daughter sick ALL THE TIME? Since she started eating solid foods I clearly remember our […]