Crisp fall weather is just one of those things that instantly triggers the urge to bake for me. Pumpkin bread is always a go to - simple enough to whip up on a weekend morning and yet always a satisfying crowd pleaser (if you'd like to try something a little different, swirl some Nutella into your bread).
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Relaxing is one of those things I struggle with - my to do list is always a few items too long and the idea of doing nothing stresses me out, but sometimes it's just necessary. Last week was one of those weeks where within a one week span I ran a marathon, attended Chicago Ideas Week events and…
Yesterday was the big day - I officially became a marathoner! The Chicago Marathon was nothing short of amazing and still seems like some sort of crazy, surreal dream. I can honestly say that I had the best run of my life yesterday as I made it through 26.2 miles fueled by the energy of the crowds (over…
Running for hours and hours and hours gets pretty boring - staying motivated mentally has been by far the biggest challenge faced during marathon training. This is where my appropriately named, "Bumpin" playlist comes in. So with my very first marathon only a few days away, I'm looking for some new additions to my playlist - can you help a…
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