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Hi! Howโ€™s your day going? So glad you liked the standing core workout. <3 Let me know if you give it a try! Last night, Livi asked if we could have our dinner outside on the patio. The Pilot had grilled up some wild salmon with olive tapenade, and we enjoyed it al fresco with…

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Standing core workout

Did you know today is national running day? Are you celebrating? No running for this girlโ€ฆ Iโ€™m still a little bit sore from the race and going to give my legs a break. Iโ€™ll probably power walk in Orangetheory tomorrow and get back on the running train this weekend. If you missed it, check out…

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Spiced smashed potatoes

Potato, potahhhhhtoโ€ฆ… I feel like Iโ€™ve had a few successes today:  1) I took a barre class, two days after the half marathon, as part of my training for work. (My first full practice class is Thursday! Wahoo!) I was on the fence if this was a success or failure, as I couldnโ€™t complete about…

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Family staycation

This weekend, we enjoyed a little staycation here at the house since my bro, Meg, Lindy and Luna came to stay with us. I mentioned this in my last virtual coffee date post, but we are going to have a ton of company this summer! The guest room revolving door has already begun, and itโ€™s…

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Summer bucket list

Thank you so much for all of the wonderful comments on my race recap! Iโ€™m hobbling around over here, but still have a smile on my face from an awesome weekend. Weโ€™ve had a blast with Kyle, Meg, Lindy and Luna, and went out to celebrate Megโ€™s birthday yesterday. ๐Ÿ™‚ I was going to do…

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Suja Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon San Diego Recap

The images of dancing juices at the finish line must have worked, because after five years, I finally have a new PR for the half marathon <3 As you guys know, Suja invited me to participate in the half marathon here in San Diego and I was apprehensive about saying yes. After injuring myself and…

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Some race weekend pics

Kyle, Meg, Lindy and Luna are here!  The boys driving the pups to the dog park: Sunday brunchinโ€™: (and โ€œalmost-bottomessโ€ mimosas. Do they have to put that in quotes to keep people from taking it super literally?): A great race (and new PR! Iโ€™ll have a fun recap in the am): With Meghann and Meb!…

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Friday Faves

Is it really Friday already? I think every week should include a 3-day weekend ๐Ÿ™‚ What are you up to the next couple of days? Word on the street is that Iโ€™m running 13 miles this weekend. Pray for my soul. Also, Kyle and Meg, our friend Lindy (and Luna!!) will be here! I can…

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What I Ate Wednesday

Hi guys! Howโ€™s your day going to far? Thank you for the wonderful comments on this morningโ€™s virtual coffee date ๐Ÿ™‚ Iโ€™m excited to write back to them after this post goes up. Exciting news: Summer Shape Up officially begins June 16th. Buckle up, friends! As usual, the Shape Up includes four weeks of meal…

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If we were having coffee right now…

We’d probably be at one of the cute cafes near the beach. We have quite a few amazing spots around here -each time I walk around, I see yet another place Iโ€™d like to check out- and it’s totally normal to:  a) not be wearing any shoes, and/or b) bring in an enormous standard poodle…

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Pineapple mint popsicles

This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, my favorite almond milk. Read on for a refreshing and healthy summer treat idea ๐Ÿ™‚ Popsicles: one of the ultimate foods of summer. These popsicles are so refreshing, and the best part: only four ingredients! Arenโ€™t those the best types of recipes? You can blend four…

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HIIT Scorcher

Hi guys! Howโ€™s your day going so far? I have a super efficient HIIT bodyweight workout for you today, but first… we have liiiiiiife! Iโ€™m so stoked that our little herb garden has started to sprout! (I think itโ€™s because nana was here and she has the magic touch. I figured out what her secret…

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