InTheLongRun

2016 Goal Update: January

At the beginning of the year, I posted some goals for 2016. I committed to writing an update each month on the progress of my goals. It’s a good exercise in making sure I don’t lose sight of the big picture in my day to day life. So here goes January: -Run at least one race every month: CHECK! This month I did the Key West Half Marathon. Click here for the race recap. Coming up in February is the Austin Half Marathon. -Save money, pay off debts, own less: Lots of times this m

Key West Half Marathon - January 2016

Key West Half Marathon - January 2016

Last weekend, we ventured to South Florida for the 18th annual Key West Half Marathon. I also completed the Key West Half last year. It’s really the perfect time to escape the arctic tundra of the northeast for a few days in the middle of January. I recently read that the third Monday of January is the most depressing day of the year, could there be a more perfect time to be in ‘Paradise’?! We were booked to fly to Fort Lauderdale on Saturday morning. I walked the terminal at

Cauliflower Pizza

Cauliflower Pizza

I have wanted to try cauliflower pizza for a while and just haven't had the time to work at it. Thursday, I was off for New Year's Eve and I decided that would be a perfect occasion to start testing. I really liked the finished product and it was not difficult. Cauliflower Pizza 1 Bag Frozen Steam in Bag Cauliflower - I used a frozen bag for ease 2 Eggs 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella 1/4 Tsp. Garlic Powder 1/4 Tsp. Salt 1/4 Tsp. Oregano Pinch of Re

2016 - Big Goals

Last year on New Year’s Day, after spending months writing, designing, tweaking, and revising, I hit the 'publish' button on this website. I knew nothing about websites or creating them but bit by bit, I created 'InTheLongRun'. Year one of blogging was a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to many more. Now that 2016 is here, I have some goals. I always set goals, I love to have something to work toward. Even for a few days off work, I make a list of all of the things I'd idea

Looking Back on 2015

Looking Back on 2015

In just a few hours, it will be 2016, time for a new year and a new start. Before 2015 is behind us, I wanted to post a few photos from some of my favorite memories from the year. InTheLongRun lauched! 1/1/2015. Key West Half Marathon - January 2015 Shamrock Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA - March 2015. Nice PR! Bird in Hand 5k and Half Marathon - September 2015 I updated my drivers license in September. I didn't expect it to look this different! Baltimore Running Festival - Oct