Today was really tough. I woke up at 7:30, let Sullie outside and then forced myself back to sleep. I woke up again at 9:10, just in time to realize that it was the moment I would normally be stepping into the studio to teach the Sunday morning yoga class that I’ve taught for over a year. And then I cried.
I tried to run to take my mind off of it.
And then I made French toast and only managed to choke down about half of it. Sullie was more than happy to help with the leftovers.
And then I cleaned out the refrigerator and freezer. Yep.
The distraction techniques/attempt at relaxation continued this afternoon with pool time. I am very, very grateful to have some pretty amazing people in my life.
I am also grateful for cute puppies. Especially those down for cuddling.
Laying out in the sun is so exhausting! 😉
I had dinner with a friend tonight. We originally planned on meeting at the new Wolfgang Puck Pizza Bar and discovered it was closed on Sunday. Plan B was sushi and it was closed! We ended up at Rooster’s because it’s next to the sushi restaurant. Rooster’s is one of my favorite go-to restaurants in Charlotte so I’m happy we ended up there. Neither of us was starving so we split a salad and a cheese plate and spent a couple of hours talking over wine.
I’m planted on the couch now and getting ready for a short week. I’m headed to the beach on Wednesday for a wedding. I’m so ready to see the ocean and I’m also excited because Sullie can come and she LOVES the beach!
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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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