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Fiesta 5k Ole Recap!

Good Afternoon! As you know, yesterday morning myself and some coworkers of mine did the Fiesta 5k Ole! Unfortunately, I forgot my stash and hat in the car. boo. I was the only one that decided to do...

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8 Biggest Mistakes Runners make on Race Day

1. Running too close to race day. I’ll admit, I have done this and regretted it. It is imperative that you give your legs a rest a day or two before race day. Instead of running, go on a walk or do...

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Checking it off

Guess What? I can check off ONE of my goals for this summer! Take a wild guess….anyone? On July 13, 2013, I will be doing the Color in Motion Run in Tacoma! There happened to be another deal on...

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Bumble Bee Sighting!

Hump Day is finally here! Hey, you have to get excited for another than other than Friday right? Half way there! How is your morning or afternoon going? This morning I saw Bumble bee! Confused yet?...

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Susan G. Komen 5k Race Recap!

Good Afternoon! I hope you enjoyed the recipe I shared yesterday for Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Wow, that was a mouthful! Sunday was the 20th annual Susan G. Komen 5k in Seattle. My...

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Celebrate National Running Day!

I’ve been ranting about National Running Day for over a month now and the day is finally HERE. Will you run today? Why do you run? I love that fact that there is a nationalized holiday dedicated to...

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Kittens and Hamster balls

Okay I have to share this with you. Challenge: Political metaphor waits to happen Watch this video. It has to do with kittens and hamster balls. I almost died laughing. Yes, things like this crack me...

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The 6 Minute Plank

I’ve been trying to add more circuit training into my workout routine. I know that cardio cannot take up all my time just because I am a runner. I want to have my legs toned more and doing just cardio...

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Fall City Days 10k Recap!

On Saturday I ran the 10k at the Fall City Days Race! My mom, step dad and our Bernese Mountain dog Reese brought me to the race early Saturday morning. Luckily, the weather was fantastic, I couldn’t...

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Weekly Workout Roundup

Good Afternoon! This last week revolved around my new running shoes and a new love for the plank pose. I also had two rest days. Definitely not a typically thing for me. Yesterday was the Seattle Rock...

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Swimmania

Yep, I was born to swim. Why I haven’t gone to the Olympics is crazy! Obviously, if you haven’t figured it out already, but the equation of H2O+Tara= not the best match. Why? Not sure exactly, just...

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Seattle’s Kilometers for Cancer Run + The Banana Split

The question is: How will you help support or fund cancer research? I have a suggestion for you. Participate in the Kilometers for Cancer Run to help fund research for eradicate lymphoma!  You know...

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Color in Motion 5k Recap!

Did you miss me?! Sorry, I have been away for the last day or so. I got really busy, but if you follow me on Instagram you probably saw what I was up too! On Saturday I mentioned that I was going to...

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A Pow Wow and a Parade

Okay, July needs to slowwww down. It is the 22nd already. Geeze! I hope everyone had a great weekend!! Mine was jam packed yet again! Not complaining, but it went by too fast. Here are some scenes from...

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A relaxing yet busy weekend

Okay, it is Monday again. The weekend just flew by yet again. Saturday I did a brick for my Beaver Lake Triathlon training. I sweaty me after the bike. Lookin’ good. Ha! I went on to do my run, got all...

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Sunday Funday!

Another Monday has stumbled upon us. The weekends are just whipping by yet again. Time needs to slow down. Anywho, I last left you with a lazy Saturday morning post. I mentioned that there was a...

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In need

of some motivation this week. I have the big race (it’s a BIG deal to me) on Saturday and my nerves are already creep’n. I know I will be fine, but I thought that some positive motivational thoughts...

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Here comes another Color Run!

Earlier this month I participated in the Color In Motion 5k in Tacoma and had a great time getting all “colorfied”. Is “colorfied” even a word? Probably not, but it describes how you look after...

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Today is THE DAY!

It is my 25TH BIRTHDAY! If you are reading this right now; I am either swimming, biking, running or better yet having my celebratory dance at the finish line! Wish me luck!! Go #181 Following the race,...

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The Recap (part 1): BLT

I had the BEST birthday. Period. I completed the Beaver Lake Triathlon and went to the Seahawks Game. My face was smiling from the moment I woke up to the moment I went to bed. My BIRTHDAY started out...

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