Posts tagged “Running”

Solo Explorations in Vancouver (Part 3)

Posted on October 10, 2016

I have such sweet memories of my month-long stay in Vancouver this past May. By the time I left, it had really started to feel like home. I think the thing I miss the most is the incredible beauty that surrounded me wherever I went. And the myriad of outdoor activities. And all of the healthy food options that were available. So yeah, I miss a lot. 🙂 But one thing Vancouver doesn’t have, is my family and friends. So I returned to Florida to be with them. But if I can talk anyone into moving to Vancouver with me…well, see ya later, Sunshine State! 😛 Anyhoo, on to more highlights of my solo time in the province of British Columbia! I’ve highlighted a…

My First Marathon (yes, MARATHON!)

Posted on May 13, 2016

26.2 miles. 26.2 miles. Miles. Not feet. Not yards. Not even kilometers. Miles. Every time I finish running a half marathon, the thought always enters my mind, “Who in their right mind would want to run those 13.1 miles again??” Well, clearly, at some point I lost my mind and decided that I should run those 13.1 miles again. But, I have to say, I am SO glad I did! Let me rewind just a bit. As I mentioned before, I’ve been running (off and on) for ten years and have quite a few races under my belt. I wouldn’t necessarily say I love to run but I do love the excitement of running in a race (and the medals…it’s all about the medals, right?). Last year, Walt Disney World…

And…I’m Back

Posted on May 7, 2016

Back to blogging and back to Vancouver. Both of those things make me very happy. 🙂 It’s been quite some time since I last published a blog post. I didn’t intentionally set out to take nine months off from blogging but…life happens. Part of that “life” was extreme business at work, part of it was some unfortunate events that made me lose my desire to write for a time. But I’m ready to start again. I’m still working through some things, still seeking direction for my future, but I know I still want to write. So here I am! Back in one of my favorite places in the world for an entire month! To say I’m ridiculously excited to be back in Vancouver after four years…

The Island that Disney Built: Castaway Cay

Posted on June 22, 2015

I have visited Castaway Cay twice on previous Disney cruises and I must say, it is always a highlight of my trip! Disney purchased (well, leased actually) this Bahamian island in 1997 and went to work making it a true tropical paradise. There isn’t a lot of development on the island which makes it that much more wonderful. This being the final full day of our 7-day Caribbean cruise (*tear*), we wanted to take advantage of every opportunity and pack in as much as we could! Our morning started with a very light breakfast of…bananas. Teresa and I had signed up for the Castaway Cay 5k and had to meet up with the rest of the runners at 9:00. Once everyone had signed in, we disembarked…

Competing in The Amazing Race (…for Charity)

Posted on April 14, 2014

In my dreams I competed on The Amazing Race, traveling around the globe, racing for a million dollars. In reality I competed in The Amazing Race for Charity, traveling throughout Eustis, Florida, racing for…a really fun time. 🙂 My friend, Teresa, and I are huge fans of the CBS show The Amazing Race and would love to compete on the show some day. That being said, when Teresa heard about the lesser known Amazing Race for Charity, we both knew we had to sign up! Based on the hit TV show, this race originated in Loveland, Ohio and has been an annual event for eight years, raising almost half a million dollars. And now it’s been brought to Florida! Our fun race weekend started on a Friday…

A Weekend in Miami (and Another Half Marathon)

Posted on February 10, 2014

That’s right – two half marathons in two weeks. Because, why not? Which is exactly what I thought when my friend, Alfredo, texted me a few weeks ago to ask if I would be interested in joining him in Miami for another half marathon on February 2nd. Okay, that was my second thought. My initial thought was, “Are you insane???” But the more I mulled the idea over, the more enticing it became. I was already trained up, would have two weeks between the Key West half marathon and this one, and would get another medal to add to my collection. 🙂 So I said “Yes!!” What I didn’t anticipate was getting sick the week leading up to this race. Oops. But by the time…

A Weekend in the Florida Keys (and a Half Marathon)

Posted on January 27, 2014

The last half marathon I ran was in February 2011 and was such an unpleasant experience, I decided to retire from running half marathons. Until, that is, my friend and running buddy, Teresa, mentioned running the Key West Half Marathon. And as so often happens, she was able to talk me into doing something I never had the slightest intention or desire of doing. But I’m so glad she did! We spent a wonderful three days in the Florida Keys last weekend and accomplished a lot: eating at two more Hard Rock Cafes (only 124 more to go!), exploring Key West, and of course, completing another half marathon. We headed out on Friday morning and leisurely made our way south. We decided to hit…