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Two Stories About Double Unders
Once upon a time, there were two newbie CrossFiters—let’s call them “Mal” and “Tina.” They had never done CrossFit before, so, not surprisingly, there were a bunch of skills in the... Continue reading »
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Reach the Beach Relay: 11:30 AM–Finish
If you missed my previous Reach the Beach posts, here they are: Last-Minute Relay PreparationsNew Balance Factory Tour & Team DinnerReach the Beach Relay: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PMReach the Beach... Continue reading »
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Mal’s 30th Birthday
Hooray! Mal’s (first) birthday celebration was a success! It started with 30 beers, which he drank all at once. Not surprisingly, he got sick, so we ended up in the emergency room to get his... Continue reading »
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Summer Run Streak
Hello, hello! After breakfast, I planned to go for a run, but I felt lazy and unmotivated. I threw on my new Reach the Beach tech shirt with the hope it would psyched me up. New workout gear... Continue reading »
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A Special 30th Birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MAL!!! [Image by my very talented friend Jon, who meets celebrities like Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul. He actually hung out with them over the weekend. No big deal.] I’m not sure... Continue reading »
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Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee Day
Exciting news (for the iced coffee lovers)! Tomorrow is $1 Iced Coffee Day at Dunkin Donuts! Woohoo! It’s also Mal’s 30th birthday, so he’s convinced that Dunkin Donuts planned this special... Continue reading »
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Reach the Beach Relay: 1:30 AM–11:30 AM
Back to the Reach the Beach adventures… Two thumbs up for night running!!! Actually, it’s pretty scary (at least I think so). Ok, it’s kind of fun, but mostly scary. At 1:00 AM, I woke up... Continue reading »
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Recovery Compression Socks Giveaway
I have another fun giveaway for you guys! Here’s your chance to win a pair of Recovery Compression Socks by ProCompression! OpenSky is doing a deal on them tomorrow and they want to drum up some... Continue reading »
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I’m a Snacker
Noun 1. snacker – someone who eats lightly or eats snacks between meals Confession: I don’t show all of the snacks I eat on Carrots ‘N’ Cake. I try to photograph most of what goes into my... Continue reading »
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Workin’ Hard for the Money
Hi, guys! Not a lot to report here, except that I’m working’ hard for the money. I’ve basically been glued to my computer all day long. The last two weeks were a total whirlwind, so today (and... Continue reading »
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Reach the Beach Relay: 4:00 PM– 1:00 AM
Ready for more? Sorry I left you hanging! Around 4:00 PM, it was finally time for Van 2 to run their first legs. Since I was runner #7, I started the running rotation. Sarah finished her leg strong.... Continue reading »
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RTB Relay: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Are you ready for an epic recap of Reach the Beach (RTB)? I decided to break up my posts by hour (and leg), so you can see how we spent our time participating in a nearly 32-hour relay race.... Continue reading »
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Walk, Eat, Repeat
After 30+ hours in a van, sleeping in my own bed never felt so good. (Taking a shower and wearing clean clothes were also pretty awesome!) I slept like a baby last night. Monica stayed over at my... Continue reading »
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CNC Meal Plan: Week of May 20
After a crazy weekend full of Reach the Beach adventures, I was so happy this morning when Mal offered to meal plan and go shopping for the week. Best husband ever. Here’s this week’s menu:... Continue reading »
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New Balance Factory Tour & Team Dinner
REACH THE BEACH WAS AN EPIC ADVENTURE! Holy moly, I have so much to tell you guys. Here’s just one of many posts! [rewind to Thursday afternoon] After meeting our team at the New Balance offices,... Continue reading »
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Last-Minute Relay Preparations
Just a quick post to say hello and show you some of our last-minute preparations for Reach the Beach: Buying snacks. Fueling up with lunch provided by New Balance. And decorating our vans! So fun! ... Continue reading »
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Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Good morning! Monica and Theodora both arrived safe and sound in Boston. I picked up Theodora from South Station last night and Monica from the airport this morning. Once we were all together at my... Continue reading »
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Time Warp
Annnnnd… I’m home. Wow. That trip felt like a time wrap. Boston —> New York City —> Boston.Breakfast I never sleep well in hotels (because I’m usually on edge and wake up... Continue reading »
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“The Skinny Rules” Launch Party with Bob Harper
Good times in New York City! I can’t believe my trip is already over and I’m back on the Bolt Bus to Boston. I think I may have spent almost as much time on the bus as I did in the Big Apple!... Continue reading »
