tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49705483722588248512024-02-20T23:13:22.406-08:00Running Shoes and Bugaboo'sA blog about running, training, eating, playing and a dash of competition.
Thoughts from a busy mother's perspective.Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-12503207848059843312013-11-08T13:52:00.001-08:002013-11-08T13:52:47.808-08:00Running Shoe BARGAINSYou all know how important running shoes are. Well any athletic shoe really. So head on over to Reebok.com for their 30% Off Friends & Family Sale*! Use code FRIENDS to save with this perfect opportunity to get a jump start on our holiday shopping with one of the biggest sales Reebok.com will run in 2013. There are a ton of great deals to be found for men, Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-80144986202340083962013-11-07T16:31:00.001-08:002013-11-07T16:31:24.656-08:00What are you Thankful for this season?As the Bugaboo's parade around the house with their new chorus lines of Thanksgiving songs for their fall preschool program I am pricked into thinking about gratefulness.
I have to admit that it has not come easily this season. The obvious jumps into mind; healthy, growing and happy children. But to find something that I am thankful for about myself has taken some digging. I'm Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-8772557144240894882013-10-26T07:33:00.003-07:002013-10-26T07:33:51.880-07:00The Marathon Day............that was not meant to be.
Today is the day of the Frankenthon marathon that I thought I'd be running this year. I even planned my eldest daughters birthday party around the race. (She'll be celebrating tomorrow instead of today). But about 5 weeks ago my training fell apart. My body and mind revolted at the idea of long distance runs and I threw in the towel. &Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-26115774569696016172013-10-21T11:14:00.002-07:002013-10-21T11:14:41.703-07:00So much fun!
I finished one of my funnest races ever on Sunday, the Cedar Park 5 Miler. First of al,l I have to say that I am disappointed with how I finished (4th in my age group) but the 3 ladies ahead of me were just faster than I was(my competitive side has a hard time admitting this). My overall time of 40:45 was respectable and my overall fitness felt great. Following the race I had severalCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-91663648743227909412013-10-17T06:26:00.000-07:002013-10-17T06:26:56.220-07:00Coconut OilI'm sure you've all heard of coconut oil by now. It's become very popular and mainstream. I fell in love with the stuff when I was pregnant with the twins and discovered that it soothed the overstretched skin on my tummy without the sticky, over-scented goop like it's cousin. I've also been using it more frequently in cooking recipes. So overall, I'm a fan.
Last week whenCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-84764610766877354932013-10-15T13:59:00.001-07:002013-10-15T14:04:08.523-07:00Gala Season! (in my dreams)
While we in DC I was reading up on local culture and found that the weekly newspaper for Georgetown was entirely dedicated to Gala Season for the fundraising elite. For fun, I read the newspaper with desire and fantasy. I imagined would it would be like to stroll into an elaborate evening Gala on the arm of a DC Noble and look like a regal queen. My reverie was broken by Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-24201083752170771482013-10-10T14:02:00.005-07:002013-10-10T14:02:43.190-07:00Home from DCWe finally made it home from our long trip to DC. We had a great time, despite the city being in full shutdown mode. It's nice to sleep in our own beds and have our normal routine back in swing.
While we were there, I had a fun time running the Clarendon 10k. I got to see Arlington Cemetery while with a crowd of people. My eldest daughter also got to do a kids dash and hasCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-69665621278060217142013-09-19T18:50:00.002-07:002013-09-19T18:50:47.167-07:00"Talk Like a Pirate Day!" Who knew?As I dropped the bugaboos off at school this morning I was greeted by a whole crew of Pirates. No, the school hadn't been overthrown by "matey's" but apparently today is International "Talk Like a Pirate Day" Has anyone ever heard of this? I certainly hadn't before this morning but apparently I'm in the minority. In fact, my fun friends over at Mabel's Labels are Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-30123185162585168832013-09-18T17:30:00.001-07:002013-09-18T17:30:11.605-07:00Yep, I've fallen off the face of the planet.Or at least it seems like I've fallen off the face of the earth. I can't get my motivation kickin to do much of anything substantial. For some reason running still feels burdensome to me and I'm grouchy at the 90+ degree days we continue to have here in Central Texas when the rest of the world is celebrating pumpkin season!
I guess I did drag myself up for a couple things recently. &Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-79878032604696589142013-09-06T13:38:00.000-07:002013-09-06T13:38:35.005-07:00Suburban Homesteading : Canning Ideas & Pretty Labels
A while back I started telling you about my DIY addiction. At that time I shared with you my recipe for sandwhich bread. Today I'm going to continue with a few thoughts on canning/preserving foods and some great recipes.
Last summer I had a glut of tomatoes from my garden and an over abundance of strawberries that we picked from a local farm so I began canning. I fell in Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-39650288541992412172013-09-06T12:33:00.000-07:002013-09-06T12:33:24.182-07:00GIVEAWAY Friday Favorites : CLICK Espresso Protein Drink Happy Friday!
I realize I am extremely behind this week but I do have some fun news. A few weeks ago CLICK sent me some of their Vanilla Latte Espresso Protein Powder to try out and today I'm sharing my thoughts with you about the product and I'm also hosting a giveaway for one of my lucky readers.
Personally, I am all for speedy recovery and easy to use products. So naturally proteinCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-46375404663425992132013-09-04T12:09:00.000-07:002013-09-04T12:09:29.919-07:00Back to school running shoes from ReebokSo Reebok just announced these really cool new kicks for kids. They are customizable! I don't know about you, but my eldest daughter would LOVE to design her own shoes. I think these might be just perfect for back to school.
Here's a little more about the shoes from Reebok:
Now available for customization through YourReebok from Reebok.com is the popular back to Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-61840209510872744722013-08-28T18:26:00.000-07:002013-08-28T18:26:05.421-07:003 things to kill your marathon trainingI have become acutely aware of a few short comings recently that have derailed my training and put my running in a holding pattern. If you want to actually complete your training program and find your self crossing the finish line at 26.2 then DON'T do the following:
1. Illness/injury: Many athletes find their immune systems compromised during strenuous bouts of training and are Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-14854527915120856232013-08-25T09:24:00.004-07:002013-08-25T09:32:41.286-07:00Happy Sunday and a Cocogo Winner & DEALSI hope everyone is having a fun weekend.
The family and I have been at the horse races. Let me tell you, those creatures are awesome. I sure wish I could run as smoothly as they do!
In exciting news. Debbie Goodman Harris was the winner of our Cocogo giveaway. Congrats Debbie. Check your email for more information.
For everyone else who entered but didn't win the Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-69064832742759820932013-08-23T13:00:00.000-07:002013-08-23T13:00:01.419-07:00Friday Favortes: BEER
It's been a while since I've had a Friday Favorite and I really have a few important favorites to share with you but this week is for fun. I am usually more of a wine drinker but I recently saw Shock Top Honeycrisp Apple Wheat Seasonal on the shelves and wanted to give it a try. All i can say is YUM! It's like bitting into a refreshing, crisp, boozy apple! Great with Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-86402194686301054272013-08-23T08:09:00.001-07:002013-08-23T08:09:30.970-07:006 Tips to prevent running boerdomSo often I hear from "non-runners" that they don't like to run because it's boring! I honestly have never understood this ad I've found running to be cathartic but as I was out today I got to thinking about boredom and how I keep it at bay during my runs. Here are my tips:
1. Enjoy the quiet time: For me, having 3 small children at home means being surrounded by noise and chaos. The Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-76874140717283198522013-08-18T06:24:00.001-07:002013-08-18T06:24:23.162-07:00Marathon trainingI feel like I'm standing at the precipice. To marathon or not? I'm 8 weeks out and based on my run this morning I think I really should throw in the towel on the 26 mile idea and stick with halfs and shorter. BUT, the marathon I have been training for is perfect for me. It's small, cheap and on the route that I run regularly. There will not be a better opportunity to give Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-14155743570776917542013-08-14T15:24:00.003-07:002013-08-14T15:24:55.903-07:00Arrggh, I need sleep!Having twins is twice as nice but it's cam also be twice as challenging. My girls are 2 1/2 now and are certainly behaving like it. Honestly, the heinous term "terrible-twos" may've earned it's name honestly. Over the past month they've not only taken their tantrums up a notch but they've also decided that sleeping is option and that nap-time is unnecessary (yes, I'm sure the Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-7904561987727943182013-08-13T07:52:00.001-07:002013-08-25T09:25:36.486-07:00Product Review: COCOGO Hydration Drink + GIVEAWAYI hope everyone is having a fun weekend.
The family and I have been at the horse races. Let me tell you, those creatures are awesome. I sure wish I could run as smoothly as they do!
In exciting news. Debbie G. was the winner of our Cocogo giveaway. Congrats Debbie. Check your email for more information.Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-60108319440421959772013-08-11T12:25:00.000-07:002013-08-11T12:25:00.331-07:00GI distressWe're all friends here right? If we weren't before, then we are now because I'm about to get a little too personal.
If you are a runner I'm fairly confident you've experienced your share of tummy troubles. Since there are volumes of articles and books dedicated to the runner's gastrointestinal workings(here's one article from Runner's World) and the extensive amount of porta-potties Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-70646896318076454552013-08-11T09:46:00.003-07:002013-08-11T09:46:46.433-07:00It's Sunday and I'm in love!So by now I'm sure you've heard of ModCloth, a totally awesome, vintage inspired clothing shop. But guess what? They are growing and becoming even cooler with their Home Decor Collection. I am absolutely in LOVE with everything on the site. I wish my budget was unlimited and my children were less, um, sticky so I could justify re-decorating my entire house with ModCloth Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-17344412474606573252013-08-10T13:15:00.002-07:002013-08-10T13:15:56.387-07:00So far behind.....We are back in the steamy heat of Central Texas now and I feel like I've got a mountain of stuff to do. I am waaaaay behind on reviews here for the blog and have a couple fun giveaways to get going as well. So stay tuned for some good stuff that's coming in the next week.
In the meantime, we have a winner for the Cuppow lids giveaway:Alyssa (an email will be coming your way shortly). Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-91174671214319660182013-08-02T13:00:00.001-07:002013-08-02T13:00:43.236-07:00Hiatus?I have not put on a pair of running shoes or a stitch of dri-fit in a week! This has been unexpected. I knew running would be more challenging while visiting my family but I thought I'd get a little time. As it turns out, the twins have taken this moment to boycott sleep....either At nap time or night time. This has pretty much meant 24 hour mom duty. My husband finally joins us tomorrow Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-19604357199987309422013-07-27T13:04:00.000-07:002013-07-27T13:04:00.635-07:00Heading to the hillsThe family and I are off to Colorful Colorado today. Yep the 5 of us on a jetliner. It's not the first time but it's been several months since we've all been airborne and with the raging tantrums the twins have been capable of lately I'm sure the flight will be very, um, energetic!
We are visiting family and spending a few days in the mountains playing around and enjoying the Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970548372258824851.post-48611580485674706422013-07-25T23:30:00.000-07:002013-07-25T23:30:01.655-07:00Friday Favorites : CUPPOW drinking lids and **GIVEAWAY**
I've mentioned before that I have a slight affliction to suburban homesteading, which I guess is just a nice way to stay I like to make crap! This includes some food canning and preserving. I'm not crazy over the top with preserving foods but when I have an excess or when the garden is particularly healthy then I like to whip up a few jellies, relishes or pickles to keep for later Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967501583179454892noreply@blogger.com4