Okay, I know that technically it's the start of summer, but currently the temperature outside is in the mid-60s and I'm still wearing my Patagonia fleece in the mornings. I'm struggling to fully comprehend that it is indeed summer, although the forecast promises temperatures reaching maybe up to 80 next week. So what am I high-fiving this week? Snow-free Mountains I adore hiking in the snow in early winter, but by the time the rest of the country is struggling with ...
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High Five Friday: Seattle Anniversary
Happy Friday, everyone! What are your plans this weekend? Today I'm linking up with Angela for High Five Friday to celebrate Ryan's and my Seattle anniversary. Just a few days ago (May 15) marked one year since we arrived in Bothell, WA, tired and eager after our 2000+ mile drive from Indiana with a stop in St. Louis to see my family, then through Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and finally all of Washington. So to celebrate, I want to share photos from my ...
High Five Friday: The Mountains Are Calling
Happy Friday, everyone! I'm linking up today with Angela's High Five Friday! This week, I'm high-fiving mountains views and alpine lakes. By the time Friday rolls around, my legs are practically itching with the desire to go hiking. Hiking feels so rejuvenating to the body after a strong week of running and so refreshing to the mind after a long week of work. If I could use one work to describe hiking right now, it would be anticipating. I'm eagerly anticipating the snow ...
5 Running Accomplishments You Should Celebrate Each Week
Happy Friday, everyone! It’s difficult for many of us to step back each week and truly applaud ourselves for what we’ve accomplished. Running is hard enough in itself, and even harder when you balance it with family, work, other hobbies, and that very important thing called sleep. So this week I want to high five all of YOU, my awesome readers, for your accomplishments this week, and every week. And no, this isn't an April Fool's Day post...although I did consider posting an April ...
High Five Friday: Gear Obsessed
Happy Friday, everyone! Today my mom is visiting Ryan and I for the weekend! Needless to say, I'm extra excited that it's finally Friday. To celebrate Friday, I'm linking up with Happy Fit Mama for High Five Friday to share 5 favorites with you! 1. Gear Addiction and REI By this evening, we will have gone to REI three times over the past seven days. Once to try on running shoes, once to purchase my new Patagonia running rain jacket, and hopefully tonight to buy new ...