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Category: Diet & Exercise

  • And That’s A Fact, Y’all.

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    I dyed my hair black this week. I’m not entirely sure why. I’ve done this before, so I guess it’s not that big of a deal. But this time it’s much, much darker—almost blue. So that’s a little weird. I’m probably getting too old for this shit. But I don’t care. Or maybe I’m in…

  • 13.1!

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    I did it! I walked a bit. That hill into Adams Morgan was a lot more intense than I’d remembered. And my right knee got wonky at mile 11. But I did it! I’m damn proud of myself too. I’ve only felt this proud three times before. (This is the first time it was all…

  • Updates On Random

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    I’m a terrible blogger and getting worse by the day. It’s been, what, a month since I last updated? Is this how things will finally end? Slowly, without realizing they’re going to? I’m sorry. I just don’t know what’s happening. I never anticipated it ending this way. I always thought I’d get irritated by some…

  • Runners Are Stupid.

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    I don’t write much about running. I think that for most people it’s super boring to read about. It’s like hearing about someone’s dream. BORING. So I don’t do it very often. But I run a lot. I’ve been running for years. Currently, I run four times a week, with long runs on Saturdays. I…

  • Vegan What? Who? Why!?

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    I’m going to try vegan. At least for 30 days. I know! Why would anyone want to do such a thing in a world with cheese and bubble tea? I’ve no idea. I just want to give it a go. Mostly, I want to see how difficult it is. And I don’t plan on adding…

  • Now I Know Why They Call It A "Stress" Fracture.

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    I run about 20 miles a week—sometimes more, sometimes less. But that’s been my average for a while. I love running. I run to avoid depression. I don’t take pills. (Not that I’m against doing so!). It’s just that running works for me. I run because it gets me high and makes me unbelievably happy.…

  • Mom It Down: 100% Whole Wheat Pancakes

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    This morning I decided that since Em is on his fourth round of antibiotics, we’d revisit the homemade pancake. He’s not supposed to have much wheat, but we let him have a little bit from time to time. One of the best things about this pancake recipe is they’re excellent on their own. Even my…

  • Mom It Down: Apple Crisp!

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    I know it isn’t really apple season, but I’m from Pennsylvania. Plus, I can’t think of too many smells more awesome than baking apples. This recipe is a two-parter, but don’t let that scare you. It’s really simply and each step can be broken up. What you will need: 2 -3 Ramekins (or something similar)…

  • Breathe Locally

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    This post was going to be about organic food and locavores both of which are growing trends here in America. Just last week, Michelle Obama planted an organic vegetable garden on the White House lawn – the first garden at the White House since the FDR administration. It seems that people are starting to care…

  • Why Do I Cry When I Jog?

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    I jog. I jog so I can eat cake. I’m not kidding.  I’m a slow, steady runner. I jog between an 11-minute mile and a 12-minute mile. I jog five times a week and I love it. But here’s the weird part: Sometimes I cry.  My friend, Heather Champ mentioned that she has emotional moments after a run…