Category: Twelve in Twenty-Twelve

Fitness Friday || The Expo. Part of the Race Experience.

2012 Flying Pig Expo

When I was in Chicago last year for the Chicago Marathon a friend commented that “The expo is no big deal. I just need to pick up my packet.” and I remember thinking to myself I don’t think I will ever feel that way. It’s part of the whole race experience. The crowd. Talking to… more

Fitness Friday || 2012 Cincinnati Flying Pig Race Recap

2012 Flying Pig 03

#5 of Twelve In Twenty-Twelve Sunday, May 6 Cincinnati, OH Twelve In Twenty-Twelve #5 Weather – 60s, sunny (I never felt like it was too hot or too humid. Perfect!) The last time I ran The Pig it was miserable. It poured down rain almost the entire race and that included a lot of thunder… more

Fitness Friday || Gulf Coast Half Marathon Recap

Finish Line

One race closer to my goal of 12 half marathons in 2012! A windy but otherwise perfect morning for a race. The scenery is breathtaking. I met up with blogger and Twelve In Twenty Twelve runner, Suz from Cows and Lasers and Everything In Between. We met for lunch the day before and then again… more

Three Things Thursday || A Half Marathon. The No Meat Athlete. A Quote.

No Meat Athlete

1. I should be packing! Tomorrow morning I’m leaving for my next half mary, the Gulf Coast Half Marathon @ Pensacola Beach. Traveling by myself. Visiting family. Family seeing me race for the first time. 2. My continued googling and searching for vegetarian recipes and information has lead me to possibly one of the best… more

Fitness Friday || 2012 Goals Review

0401to0804 Training

Good morning and welcome to week 38 of Fitness Friday! Recently accomplishing a few of my goals has me thinking about what I’ve accomplished so far and what I want to accomplish next. What’s next? A half PR! On December 30, I committed to 6 goals for 2012 including fitness, creating and photography. 2012 Goals… more