So excited for this! For the first time ever, NBC is going to do a live broadcast of the U.S Olympic Marathon Trials! Coverage will start this Saturday at 1pm EST (11am MST). See complete details here. I am so happy to hear they are giving this event the coverage it deserves. These athletes are …

After scoping out the Kit & Ace Black Friday sale back in December, I put my Lululemon obsession on the back burner for a bit. Kit & Ace added a ton of stuff to their ‘The Last of It’ (sale) section at incredibly discounted prices on Black Friday – and they’ve continued to add new …

Today was a little stressful. I was wanting to get all the final prices on all of the potential wedding venues today so that we could make a final decision, but we didn’t really make as much progress as I hoped. I still feel so up in the air on all of that stuff. I …

Day 1 We took off on Wednesday at about 10am. Jason came by to pick me up and had picked up french toast from Kneaders for breakfast for me! One of my favorites. We drove all the way down to San Diego, hardly even listening to any music and only taking a couple very quick …

“This guy is a viking! A straight up Viking!” “This is really good! Huh? The soup, it is really good. Thank you. What do you call it? Huh? What do you call this soup? Juss ‘chicken soup’.” “Ahhhh yes, Lief the Lucky!” “And that is the day the last of the little Yule Lads goes …

Flew to NC on Sunday, came home Saturday. Best workout trip since I’ve been dating Jason. Worked out every day, super hard. Felt so good! I’m going to kind of miss the Special Forces gym. Jason: “Where do you want to eat? There’s Texas Roadhouse, Thai Food, Fazoli’s, Jersey Mike’s, and…” Me: “Hmmm I don’t …

“Everybody wants to be a diamond, but very few are willing to get cut.” Unknown The goal in life is not to win, it’s to use every ounce of our beings to become as much like God as possible. Rising above our challenges and becoming as highly developed and refined as possible. “Challenges can bring …

I definitely have both an extroverted and introverted side to me. When it comes to the introverted side, I can definitely relate to this infographic. It made me laugh. I hope it makes you laugh too… or at least helps you understand the introverts in your life a little better. 🙂

“When there’s no where else to run…” All These Things I’ve Done, by the Killers is at the top of our workout playlist right now. It’s especially motivating if you’ve seen this Nike Commercial featuring the song: This commercial aired during the 2008 Summer Olympics and is considered by many to be one of the …

I was oh so excited to send Joe this little gift. I called Pete and he said lately Joe has really liked coloring and stickers, so I got him a little Elmo coloring and activity book, some Sesame Street and Cars stickers and three little boxes of crayons. They each had special colors – Dinosaur, …

Mom and I decided to go to Michigan to visit Pete and Jess and the boys. So much fun! Pete, Mom and I went to a Michigan basketball game. It was also Dan’s birthday coming up and so Mom took him to choose some shoes and get a treat. (She does this with each grandchild …

Life is too short to wake up with regrets, so love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don’t. Believe everything happens fora reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. God never said life would be easy, He just …

Getting perfect abs is nothing short of an obsession for many people. Tons of programs, products and gimmicks promise “six pack abs” by confusing and misleading consumers. The right ab workouts can help, but in the end, there is only one way to get the abs you want! You need a consistent, effective workout program …

If you don’t know what holds you back then how can you fix it?

September is national Fruits & Veggies – More Matters month! During this month, everyone is encouraged to make a special effort to get the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables each day. According to the Fruits & Veggies – More Matters website, over 90 percent of adults and children don’t eat the recommended amount of …

The fourth annual Nike Marathon Women’s Marathon took place today! The official race results are now live! You can find the complete list here! The marathon has been taking place since 2004 and gives women everywhere a chance to come together, accomplish something and support a very good cuase. The theme of this year’s marathon …

Headed outside for a workout? Wondering what the weather is like today? Here’s a helpful weather guide. 🙂

The bicycle crunch is an excellent ab exercise. When done correctly, this move works all four abdominal muscle groups. First, lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground. Put your hands behind your head. Bring your knees up to a 45 degree angle and let your feet come up off …

Last week I went to Alaska to go sea kayaking, hiking and camping. I was there for a whole week, and I was worried about not being able to get to the gym. Skipping an entire week of weight training had me a bit concerned! But kayaking proved to be an incredible workout, and I …

I love summer! I feel especially motivated to work out because I love being outdoors when it’s warm. I get excited to spend as much time outside as possible. But, for those of us who do a lot of our workouts outdoors during the summer (and even during other seasons), avoiding over exposure to the …

“Thirst is not a good indicator of your level of hydration.” – Coach Shane My college coach has more sayings than I can count. Many of them make us laugh, but all of them have wisdom behind them. I would have to say that his most-used saying is, “Thirst is not a good indicator of …

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