Hello from Bald Head Island!
Bald Head Island is a barrier island located right off the North Carolina coast near Wilmington. It’s 5.8 square miles and they do not allow cars on the island – golf carts only. Sullie and I ferried over yesterday afternoon. It was Sullie’s first boat ride and she was so cute about it. When the boat starting moving she immediately nudged her way under my legs and forced me to drape them over her. Eventually she chilled out a bit and enjoyed the short ride over to the island. She’s such a laid back/go with the flow dog and was a wonderful travel partner yesterday despite my throwing her in the car on a boat in in a golf cart!
We arrived on the island and took a tram to the house where all of my friends are staying. They have all been here since Saturday so it was a little overwhelming to walk into a small house with 12 people and 3 dogs. I am sleeping on an air mattress but at least we can see the ocean from the porch and I’m in the company of good friends.
Last night we went to a get together at the bride’s house for close friends and family. The house they rented is beautiful and right on the beach with huge porches.
Dinner was a southern spread. I had fried chicken, baked beans, a biscuit, mac and cheese and salad. I also had some peach cobbler later in the night.
We enjoyed a beautiful sunset before walking back to the house on the beach. A walk was needed after that delicious meal! A group went out to an after party but I was exhausted and opted for sleep. I think I was out by midnight but word around the house this morning is that some were up until 5 a.m. How I slept though that, I have no idea. Guess I was really tired!
I just ate a piece of banana bread with peanut butter and banana. I can’t complain about my morning breakfast/blog scenery, huh? Okay, off to take advantage of the day. I’d like to get a run in and then we have nail appointments and beach time waiting.
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July 22, 2026
I am such a creature of habit when it comes to breakfast. 95% of the time I’m craving a breakfast that is on the sweet side. That mostly alternates between smoothies or yogurt bowls with overnight oats, chia pudding or oatmeal occasionally thrown in there. On the rare occasion I go savory – it’s scrambled [...]
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July 19, 2026
I want to bottle up this summer and make it last forever (well, maybe minus the wildly hot and humid weather that makes running a big thumbs down). I mentioned this in my last post…but I am really enjoying the slower pace and the days that feel like they have more space. While I’m trying [...]
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July 10, 2026
Happy Friday! I hope this post finds you well and enjoying the summer. We are in the dog days of it over here in Charlotte – the heat and humidity is off the charts – but it’s something I’ll embrace because I deeply appreciate the massive slow down that summer has brought. A lot of [...]
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June 21, 2026
I recently traveled to Big Bear Lake, California for the inaugural Big Bear Peaks + Pines three-day stage race hosted by TransRockies Running. This was my third TransRockies event in 12 months (see also Colorado + Moab) and I’m here to tell you that they can do no wrong when it comes to race organization [...]
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May 30, 2026
Happy weekend! Another week in the books! I got three runs in (6.5 miles, 5.5 miles, 5.5 miles) and I have a trail run planned for tomorrow. Total weekly mileage will end up around 30-35 miles depending on if I go for 13 or 17 tomorrow! I’m 16 weeks out from the Golden Ultra so [...]
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May 23, 2026
Happy Memorial Day Weekend. It’s a very rainy one here in Charlotte and while I am a little bummed not to be spending the weekend in Florida with the fam or by the pool at our swim club (just opened for the season!), I’m also welcoming a slower pace and time at home. It’s been [...]
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May 3, 2026
Hi and happy May! As we roll into the first full week of a new month, I have almost a month’s worth of lunch ideas for you. It’s a great mix of sandwiches, bowls, salads and wraps. I hope you enjoy and find some inspiration for your midday meal! Open-faced chickpea salad sandwich on toasted [...]
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