Thursday, May 17, 2012

Simple Pleasures

A while ago a friend told me she was working on a book and asked if I would participate. The idea was to write a book about life’s simple pleasures; a coffee table book of sorts. The book covers simple ideas for enjoying life and making the most of it. Leigh put together a wonderful collection of quotes and ideas for entertaining, relaxing, how to seize the moment and really how to make every day a little bit better.

She went to her friends and family to collect stories and anecdotes, and I was one of the lucky ones she reached out to! Knowing I’m a runner, she asked me to write about why I love to run, why it means so much to me and how it makes my life better. Of course, I was happy to help. I started this blog partially because I wanted to help others find a love for running!

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She sent me a copy of the book – I love the cover art! I flipped through the pages and found this….

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This morning, after starting my workout at the gym, I headed outside for a 30 minute run. After three mornings of rain and humidity, it was so great to get outside and enjoy a beautiful sunrise and cool breeze! A perfect morning for a run.

This is a great book, perfect as a gift for a friend or yourself. Perfect to read in a comfy seat with a warm cup of tea!

If you’re interested, you can find the book here.

  • What’s your favorite simple pleasure?

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Today’s workout -

  • 10 min elliptical
  • 2x15 upright row
  • 2x15 lateral arm raise
  • 2x15 tricep pushdown
  • 100 ab exercises
  • stretching
  • 30 min run

3 comments:

BarbCHansen said...

Looks like a book that will provide me with some pleasure! Where did you take the book's pix? Great background.

Lisa_earlymorningrun said...

The book is sitting on the ledge of the balcony on 19. Glad you like the picture and I do think you'd like the book too!

penny said...

One of my simple pleasures is enjoy reading a good book. That book looks like it would be a good book to read. Thanks.