On Monday, I mentioned that I’m at the one-year mark of the start of this blog, and I’d like to share some of my favorite posts from the year. Partly because it is fun for me to go back through and remember these, and partly because I need a freebie post. Yesterday was one of those days… pee on the floor, pee on the couch, rushing from one place to the next, and a boring CPR course claiming my whole evening. Sigh. Good thing it’s Friday.
Thanks for all the feedback, by the way! I am glad many of you are interested in hearing more nutrition info as I study this year. I would love to write more about it, but don’t want to veer off too sharply from the course this blog has been on.
So here we go…
Motivational -
Two Magic Words for Running and Life
Favorite Race Recaps -
Training tips -
Is running bad for your joints?
Spinning for Runners Part One and Part Two
When to call it quits? Signs of Over training
Post-run Nutrition tips and Smoothie recipes
Favorite Recipes-
Dark chocolate Kashi Granola Bars
Just for fun-
Fun flashback: Running in the 70′s
Finally, I wanted to give a shout out to my friend Amanda and her fabulous Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge! She does an incredible job hosting this challenge every year and has some great prizes and incentives. The goal is to see how many points you can rack up for being active and eating well, from November 19- January 5th.
Monday is the last day to sign up! Get more information and register on the HBBC site.
I’m linking up with Jill for Fitness Friday.
Do you struggle to stay active and eat healthy through the holidays? Are you doing HBBC?
Congrats on 1 year! I have been considering the challenge but have hesitated because of the sign up fee. Not that it’s a lot. I’m just cheap. Or thrifty
Jamie @ Thrifty Veggie Mama recently posted..Healthier Green Bean Casserole
I understand! I’m a thrifty gal, too.
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
It’s fun to look back at old posts isn’t it? I actually manage to do pretty well through the holidays. I just keep my workouts as typical routine and being vegetarian, I almost always just bring my own meal along LOL
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Kale Kabocha Soup and Thursday Things
Yes! It is fun to look back. I’m similar to you- not as many vegetarian options over the holidays, which helps me eat more moderately. But desserts are tough!
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
Running will become the main part of our routine I can hang onto over the holidays, and hold on I will be with white knuckles! I like routine what can I say
Congratulations on a year and thank you for the wonderful recipes!
I like routine, too! I never have trouble getting the miles in..
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
Nice round up Laura! Have a great weekend!
Lisa @ RunWiki recently posted..Malibu Marathon Race Recap- November 2012
I will be active through the holidays
christa recently posted..What happens when I’m home alone and sick
Great round up of posts! I was thinking about signing up for the challenge, sounds like a great way to stay accountable! Now time to go check out your recipes!
Have a great weekend!
Lisa {Smart Food and Fit} recently posted..Barre Inspired At Home Workout
If a little competition inspires you, it’s a great way to stay motivated!
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
I am going to need to sign up for the HBBC! When I have more time tonight I am going to come back and read the posts that you linked up.
Tasha @ Healthy Diva recently posted..Friday Favorites: Round 5
It’s really fun- I loved it last year! Especially if you’re competitive…
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
So excited for HBBC! I had so much fun with it last year:)
Hikermom recently posted..Three Things Thursday
Me, too! Glad you’re doing it again.
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
You have such amazing recipes here all the time–thanks for rounding up some of your favorites. And I’m looking forward to reading some of the others, too. You do a great job with mixing up the topics and delivering fun, informative posts!
misszippy recently posted..Count to 10…
Thank you- I appreciate that. Have a great weekend, Amanda!
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
I love seeing your favorite posts. Like Amanda said, you do a great job of mixing up topics and they are all great! Are you doing HBBC? I signed up and am excited about it. I don’t typically do all these “challenges” but I think that it helps to keep me accountable. Hope you all have a great weekend.
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Friday Round-up: Gifts and Gratitude
Yes, I signed up! Glad you’re doing it, too… it definitely helps with accountability.
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
Congratulations!! I love your blog and am having a great time getting to know you. Your posts are always great!
Farrah @ Fairy Healthy Life recently posted..October Klutch Club Review
Aww, thank you, Farrah. So glad I’ve ‘met’ you, too!
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
Congratulations again on one year! I love this way of celebrating it
Jamie @ couchtoironwoman recently posted..ShowerPill Review
I love that mantra!
Kierston recently posted..Chocolate Protein PB2 Cups!
So much helpful info in one post! I love reading race recaps!
Kat recently posted..Thankful Friday – a big weekend ahead!
Me too… it was fun to look back over these.
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
Looking through all of those amazing recipes now! Yummmo! You’ve shared some awesome ones!! Thank you and welcome to the sisterhood of sweatin’ pink! Spa love!
Thank you, Jenna! I’m excited to get to know you all.
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
How fun to look back and see where you’ve been! Great links that I need to catch up in.
I was the same way today – I needed a quick post because I was in ACLS recertification class for much of Wednesday so I was drained on Thursday.
Have a great weekend!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..Fun Friday: Last Chance Survey
It is definitely fun to look back… although I found some early posts that were a bit embarrassing.
Oh, love your blog! Great recap 1 year post! And yes, TGIF!!
Kely ~ Leafy Not Beefy recently posted..Harvest Carrot Cakes
Thanks, Kely- enjoy the weekend!
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
Congrats on the one year. I hope you have many more!
Tess recently posted..A Perfect Time for Photo Books
Thank you, Tess!
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
I love the quote , especially since being injured I really appreciate the fact that I “get” to run now!!! Happy friday!!!
Toni recently posted..I CAN RUN!!!!!!!!
Yes! I’m so glad you’re back to running!
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
I love, love, love reading my old posts – especially old race reports. Wait until you’ve been blogging for years – it’s so amazing to go back and see how much things change, and how much they stay the same : )
Michelle recently posted..Newport Bridge Run Done, Next Up – Philly!
It was really fun looking back over these race reports! Have a great weekend, Michelle!
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
Congrats on the 1 year. I just hit my 6 months and was so excited.
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted..Mizuno Wave Creations
Congrats on 6 months! It’s exciting to see how things change along the way.
Laura recently posted..My favorite posts and a holiday challenge
Congrats on 1 year! Keep up the great work. Your race reports are very inspiring!
I love this recap, especially since I just started reading your blog and I’m seeing most of those posts for the first time. As for the holidays, I do okay. I allow myself treats here and there and even some days that are quite horrid, but I know a day here or there won’t affect me much. Gluten intolerance really limits what I can have so that helps tremendously.
jan recently posted..Around School
I’ll see you at HBBC! Can’t wait! Your readers are welcome to use the reg discount. Just click on Fitness, Health and Happiness in the Referred By and the discount will be automatically applied.
Jill @ Fitness, Health and Happiness recently posted..Fitness Friday || No Excuses
I’ve been really slacking with my diet for some reason. I’m back on it today!
Ali recently posted..Ragnar Relay 2013
I love your recap and I’m excited to try your mini spinach fritata recipe!
Melissa @ Fit ‘N’ Well Mommy recently posted..Friday Favorites!
I love when you do these recaps. It reminds me of all the good food I still need to make.
Have a fabulous weekend!!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Blends, Friends, and Food
You have built such a great community in one year – congratulations again on that.
I love that picture of you and your daughter – she’s grown so much!
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