Monday Matters

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend. I know I did. Let’s rewind… Valentine’s day, Saturday, started with a nice run and conversations with friends. Although I didn’t have anyone ‘special’ to celebrate with, that was ok! My sisters and I babysat 

Coffee GIVEAWAY: Winners Announced!

There really is nothing like a good cup of coffee! There is something wonderful about waking up in the early mornings, stretching, and sipping on a steaming cup of your favorite coffee.  I am excited to announce the winner of the Coffee Giveaway with you 

WIAW: Coffee Giveaway!

Welcome to… Today I am doing something a little different… Today is GIVEAWAY TIME! Most of you guys know, I have my own international gourmet coffee business.  It is a fun, exciting, and amazing industry to be a part of! And now, you can be 

WIAW- Not Many Groceries, Breakfast and Lunch, and Birthdays!

Ever have those days when you open up the fridge, pantry, and your secret drawers (shh), to see what food you can scrounge up? Well yesterday was one of those days. It is was also lacking veggies, because of our lack of groceries. That  was 

Almost Silent Weekend Recap

Favorite lunch. Reflection post-run. I’m Mary Poppins?! Chocolate Protein Shake for dinner. #winningatlife Much needed reading time. I actually stuck to my training pace for once! (4.5 miles @ a 8:16 pace average) How was your weekend? Comment below and share!

Blueberry Banana Cupcakes

As promised, I wanted to share one of my favorites recipes. This is one I adapted from Taralynn! These are perfect for a sweet treat, but packed with nutrients. I usually serve them for dessert,  but they are so good for you, you could eat 

Fitness Friday II

 Welcome back to Fitness Friday! (Week of January 11- January 18) Monday: (AM) 5 mile run @ my training pace (8:34) on the treadmill.  (PM) nightly routine. I’ll share that with you all sometime soon! Tuesday: 2.50 speed training, weights, arms. (PM) Night routine Wednesday: 

WIAW: Carb Loving

Once upon a time there was a girl who had a misconception of carbs. She believed the lie that ‘carbs were bad,’ and ‘carbs will make you gain a zillion pounds.’  And even though she knew the difference between good carbs and empty carbs, she 

Almost Silent Saturday

Great pre-run fuel. Thank you for a great run, bagel. Why is she so gorgeous? Check out newest video!  (Click on the picture) Can’t stop, won’t stop. Wedding registry today for these cuties. To have a love like this someday…it will be a grand adventure. 

Fitness Friday I

Welcome to fitness Friday, this is the time when I am honest and share what I did (or did not do) for my workout plan for the week. Let’s rewind and take a look at what I was able to accomplish.. Saturday: 5 am, 3 mile run