November 2010

I still cannot believe that I ran my second marathon – and in such good time – just two weeks ago.  Originally, when I decided to run another marathon, I signed up for a local Charlotte race called Thunder Road, which will be on December 11.  Then, I had my doubts about the course and [...]

I’ve tried so many different volunteering organizations over the years, but none of them ‘fit’ for me like Girls on the Run.  I really do think this organization is changing me and making me into a better adult.  It’s ironic that I was SO scared to be a coach!  It’s now the best part of [...]

I just realized it’s FRIDAY!  Happy dance.  :) The weather is great in Charlotte, and I’m so excited to spend time outside this weekend. I kicked things off with a steady 3.0-mile run this morning.  I’m excited to tackle a longer run tomorrow in preparation for the half marathon that I want to run in [...]

Good morning!  So glad to be back in the South.  It’s warm here! Two out of three speaking engagements for the month of November are officially over.  I have one more next week at Villanova, Pennsylvania (it’s open to students if anyone is interested in attending).  I love to give presentations, but all this traveling [...]

Hi, Ticonderoga! I had an Operation Beautiful presentation today in a little town called Ticonderoga, New York.  The presentation was at North Country Community College, which has 200 students, and I spoke to 50 of them.  The presentation went well – but MAN – getting there was such a disaster.   I was planning to [...]

I ended up laying in bed, reading my murder mystery book, until 11 PM, and then I tossed and turned for hours (obviously being really creeped out by hotel sounds).  So – I woke up late, and the only thing on my mind was JUICE.   I immediately pulled my laptop into bed and started [...]

A lot!  You are beautiful and clean and crisp. And you know what? Burlington is the healthiest city in America!   Very positive feelings about Vermont so far (tomorrow, I’m driving to Ticonderoga for an Operation Beautiful presentation).  I find it hysterical that when I’m forced to go to New York City on business, I [...]

Spreading OB love throughout the airport! And in the bathrooms, on tray tables, on baggage carts… Everywhere!  It makes traveling more fun.  :)   Actually, traveling hasn’t been so bad because I have a new book to read.  It’s pretty good, although a bit hard to follow so far and a little creepy (obviously). (source) [...]

I’ve written before about how my neighbors know me as that “oddly dressed” runner.  I think today takes the cake.   This looked even more tacky in real life.  The shirt is BRIGHT PINK. The race shirt is from my oh-so-memorable Olympic Triathlon (that’s a must-read recap!).  I don’t know why they designed a hot pink [...]

I am trapped at the clinic, stinking up the place. I normally dress much more professionally when I moonlight as the Husband’s secretary, but I had to run over from Girls on the Run coaching / date with my Dad.  However, this is a good opportunity to explain to patients that my Husband plans to [...]

Fun announcement:  I am doing an Operation Beautiful presentation at North Country Community College in Ticonderoga, NY on Thursday at 12:15 in Room 217.  The public is welcome to attend, so I hope to see you there! :)   So maybe the 12:30 hot yoga class was a bad idea when I have to be [...]

Last night, I baked a huge platter of Baked Apples (and ate a bunch while watching House Hunters, duh).  I am obsessed with Baked Apples.   I was so excited to put my apples on top of oatmeal this morning! I loved the sour taste of the few green apples against the sweet taste of [...]

After an intense cold snap, it suddenly feels like a breezy September night.  Is it REALLY November?  Winter in Charlotte is pretty good so far!   Lots of porch / laptop time.  We seem intent on making the porch function like a third office lately (first is the actual office; second is the dinner room [...]