I started today in the best way possible – an ashtanga practice at Y2 with Sarah (aka The Yogi Monster!). When we arrived at the studio (at 6 a.m.!!!) it was apparent that neither of us was especially feeling the early morning practice. We ended up having a really relaxed and fun practice and made it through the entire primary series.
There was a lot of laughter. Especially regarding poses such as supta kurmasana…
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And Garbha Pindasana…which I tried to opt out of but my teacher was having none of that.
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You know that ashtanga is getting weird when your teacher has to break out lotion to get your hands to slide through your legs to get you into a bound lotus. Yikes is all I have to say to that. It was slightly difficult to keep a straight face!
After yoga I rushed off to work where I enjoyed some overnight oats at my desk. Lunch was the return of an old favorite.
Peanut butter, honey and banana on whole wheat. Died and gone to heaven. Guilt overcame me and I made a salad on the side to get some greens in. Spinach, strawberries, feta and a drizzle of balsamic and olive oil. Bubbly water and Runner’s World on the side!
I taught BodyPump tonight and class was rocking. I had a great, motivated group that was ready to work. And I made them work – a six minute lunge track and tons of pushups in the shoulder track. It seems like everyone is getting back from summer vacations and back into their routines. I’ve noticed bigger numbers in my yoga classes and teaching BodyPump.
After BodyPump I met up with some Charlotte bloggers for a super secret mission that will be shared at a later date! 😀
Dinner tonight was leftovers.
Eggplant parmesan, pole beans and whole grain pasta.
Time to pack up for the beach!!! I’m heading down to Isle of Palms after work tomorrow. It’s going to be a quick trip but totally worth it to get some beach time in one at one of our favorite places on Earth!
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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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