today.

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I don't know what it is.....well, I do. But I can't pin point the exact thing. 
Maybe you get it too.....
The drive there. I'm giddy.That first step from the cold hallway into the heated studio.Barefoot. Unrolling my mat--making my little space for the next 75 minutes. Those first few breathes. Letting go of everything.Warming up. Warmer, warmer, warmer. HOT.That first drop of

my journey to namaste

We are going to go back here.Way way, wayway back.
I grew up very much a tomboy. My best-of-friends when I was little were my two boy cousins that lived right down the street. I learned to throw a football, climb a tree, and hit a bike jump (or fly over the handle bars) as good as the rest of them.I played sports just for fun, and for community and school teams.I ended up playing competitive

change of pace

photos 100% irrelevant to content.....I just can't post without a photo...
My saturday runs usually go something like this:Map out a route, each and every mile accounted for. Drive to starting location. Turn on music.Start watch. Run.Run. Run. Run down roads.Up sidewalks.Across streets.Look at watch.Pick up pace. run. run. run.Smooth path. Even pace.Mindless, foot over foot running.End. Stop

running 201

disclaimer: These are all opinions. Of mine. Because this is my blog. I never "learned" to run, and I probably do a lot of things wrong. I never had a coach. I'm sharing what I've learned from experience, and like most things in my life (baking, photography, parenting, this blog), I make it up as I go.
disclaimer: I got a few comments and one nasty email about how running is not the only form of

running 101

For the past few weeks, we've been talking mostly about healthy eating habits (annnnnd not so healthy eating habits), and how to slowly get on the road to a healthier lifestyle. (posts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Today we're switching gears to exercise--just as important as a healthy diet. The two make a perfect pair, walking hand in hand down the beach.
I'm going to tell you flat out that this post is

The Never Nudes Take Las Vegas

Warning: if you are not a fan of bathroom talk or men in awesome shorts, then this post is not for you. But come on, who is not a fan of those things?Before we start the long process that is this post, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with Tobias the Never Nude (from the best show ever, Arrested Development) see here




THE NUMBERS: 6 in one van6 in the other.195 miles through Las

happy weekend....?

As you sit down Friday night to eat your pizza and watch a movie with your favorite person, think of me.....I'll be running. As you snuggle in your cozy bed in the wee hours of the night, dream of me....I'll be running. And if those 9.6 miles at 4 am don't kill me..........as you sit admiring your garage sale finds and set out to do yard work, think of me. I'll be slowly dying on this hill.And if

my mountain

aaannnnnd......there is the alarm. I HATE the alarm. I try as often as I can to avoid it....and when I can't, I usually hit snooze. three times. The house was so quiet. Perfectly cool. But I had to get up.ugh. Stretch out. Get dressed. Choke down as much Power Bar as I can before I start to gag up that good old fashioned peanut buttery cardboard taste. The kids are up. Breakfast.Clothes. Out the

run, eat, and then repeat

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies1 cup peanut butter1 cup brown sugar2 eggs1/2 cup old fashioned oats1 tsp. baking soda1/2 cup chocolate chips (I like the Ghirardelli 60% cocoa in these)Mix pb and brown sugar in mixer on medium speed until nice and blended (around 3 minutes) Add eggs. Mix well. Mix oats and soda. Stir in chocolate chips. Dough will be sticky and ooey gooey (professional baking

deep thinking while down dogging

photo irrelevant, just pretty.It's this time of year that everyone starts to think about living a healthier life.My inbox and mailbox (remember real mail?), are full of flyers and discounts for the "#1 weightloss pill of 2010", fat burners, fat cleansers, fat evaporators. Doctors are emailing me--OPRAH, yes THE Oprah, emailed me and wanted to share her weightloss secrets with me for the new year.