Author: The Foodie Runner

Happy Holidays Half MerryThon: RECAP

Happy Holidays Half MerryThon: RECAP

This past Sunday I ran my last race of 2014 – the Yukan Happy Holidays Half MerryThon in Gloucester! And before I get into recapping the race I wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all of you that sent me such kind words after 

Eddie Bauer Review

Eddie Bauer Review

Well here we are at another Monday morning. We had a VERY busy weekend over here. Between getting the tires on Henri’s car changed, two Christmas parties, AND a half marathon in Gloucester Henri and I were both falling asleep in the couch by 9PM last night. So this morning 

Peanut Butter Cup Blossoms: RECIPE

Peanut Butter Cup Blossoms: RECIPE

So…. I committed the ultimate sin by promising you guys a Christmas cookie recipe yesterday and not delivering first thing this morning! 🙁 Let’s just say I was having technical difficulties getting my pictures from camera to computer. BUT when it comes to Christmas cookies I’m 

Thinking Out Loud Thursday – 12/4/2014

Thinking Out Loud Thursday – 12/4/2014

Hey hey hey. It’s been awhile since I participated in Thinking Out Loud Thursday so I figured now is as good a time as ever to jump back on the train! 🙂 1. Yesterday was the FIRST ever Beer Mile World Championships. Now, this is 

The Month in Review – November 2014

The Month in Review – November 2014

Hey there! Can you believe that it is December already?? My mom and sisters got a big jump  on their holiday shopping this weekend but instead of doing the same I decided to take a 3 hour nap on Sunday. Thank goodness for Cyber Monday or 

Training Summary: 11/24/2014-11/30/2014

Training Summary: 11/24/2014-11/30/2014

Training Summary: 11/24/2014-11/30/2014  Monday – 8 miles easy with 10x 20 sec strides thrown in – 7:16 average pace Tuesday – 7 mile HILLY run @ 7:25 with Henri (!!!) + 5 minute planks & 50 crunches Wednesday – 10.62 mile workout [2 mile warm-up, 3x 2 mile 

Fun Four Facts Survey

Fun Four Facts Survey

I’ve been seeing this survey floating around the interwebs for the past few weeks and I have been dying to join in on the fun so I invited myself to the party!  Four names that people call me (other than my real name): 1. Laur 

Thanksgiving + Black Friday/Cyber Monday Steals & Deals

Thanksgiving + Black Friday/Cyber Monday Steals & Deals

Hello there from up above the clouds!! Henri and I are on our way home after an amazing Thanksgivng week with his family.  We kicked off Thanksgiving morning with an easy run with Henri’s best friend and a little bit of the Macy’s Parade. The 

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!  This morning I woke up to a little motivation from Runners World that I wanted to pass along. Today and everyday I have so many things to be thankful for. My loving and supportive husband, my big, crazy family, and my faith in 

Thanksgiving Week in California!!!

Thanksgiving Week in California!!!

Happy Thanksgiving-week hump day from sunny, warm California! Henri and I flew out late Sunday to spend Thanksgiving with the in-laws. It was a little last minute but after hearing the weather forecast for Boston this morning I’m so thankful that we’re going to have