One Year Ago Today

A year ago today, I posted this. I really had no idea what I was getting myself into, which was one thing that attracted me to this world of blogging. Unlike a lot of bloggers, I hadn't been following running or health blogs for too long when I started. I just knew I wanted to do something creative and document my marathon training. Now, I have a reading list that is far too long for my own good! Seriously, am I the only one who can not find enough time to read every blog on my list?

Okay, back on topic. I really appreciate each one of you who spends a little bit of your precious time here, reading whatever it is I've decided to share. There is no way I can begin to express how much I appreciate all of your comments, this whole blogging community, all that I've learned, and the opportunity it has given me to write. I've had a great time this year and look forward to (hopefully) many more years to come.

To celebrate this momentous occasion, I've put together a little "Early Morning Run, Favorite Things Pack" to give away to one lucky reader! It's a somewhat random collection of things, but I think they're pretty great and hope you do too!

There's even more!

• 1 Jacques Torres Dangerously Dark Chocolate Bar (provided by Jacques Torres)
• Chobani Greek Yogurt coupons (provided by Chobani)
• 2 squeeze packets of Peanut Butter & Co peanut butter - Bee's Knees and Smooth Operator (1 each)
• 1 reusable water bottle
• 1 Foot Rubz massage ball

There are three easy ways to enter (important: leave separate comments for each entry):

• Be a follower or become one, and leave a comment
• Answer a question: What is one thing you learned from reading my blog over the past year?
• Leave a question: Leave me a question about something you'd like to know more about. It can be a question about me, about fitness, health, New York City, whatever you want to know more about! Your choice!

Rules: one comment = one entry. You must be a resident of the United States or Canada (sorry). Please leave your email address in your comment if it is not associated with your profile so I can reach you if you win! Contest will run through 8:00pm EST Monday, August 16th. The winner will be posted on Tuesday the 17th.

Fine Print: While Jacques Torres and Chobani Yogurt donated items for this giveaway, I personally purchased the others. I truly enjoy all of these products.

Thank you so much for checking out my blog and joining the conversations! I hope you enjoy what you read and keep coming back for more!

Good luck!!

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workout stats -
3.5mile walk/jog intervals
10mile bike
3x10 cable pull twists
3x10 glute kickbacks
3x10 squats
stretching