Daily Archives: August 7, 2014

Inspiring Blogger Award!

I loved opening my twitter account the other day to THIS!
It was such a surprise and a treat!
Tiffany is an amazing athlete and has such a fun blog to read!  Thank you for the nomination!!!

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The Rules:

  • Thank and link to the person who nominated you.
  • List the rules and display the award.
  • Share seven facts about yourself.
  • Nominate 15 other blogs you enjoy, then comment on their posts to let them know that you have nominated them.

Seven Things About Me:

1. Ever since I was in third grade, my passion for sports was volleyball!  I loved it so much that it became my dream to play for the Olympic team.  Unfortunately that dream crumbled when I found out I had several tumors in my back/on my scapula and they had to remove them along with other bone and muscle.  I still enjoy a good pick-up game, and my serve is still pretty great if I do say so myself 🙂  Now I focus on my running instead!
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2. I have lived in 13 states! Minnesota, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois (2 times), New York, Pennsylvania (4 times), Louisiana, Maryland, Virginia, and Texas.
I always did really well in geography classes!  Haha
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3. My favorite place to visit is Costa Rica!  I have been there 9 times, but it has been a while now!  I must plan a trip ASAP!
Here are a few of my fav pics from over the years!
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4.  I used to HATE salads!  As in, I would have one small lettuce leaf, and then pile on all the other ingredients.  I am sure they were not really super healthy when I used to eat this this way (circa 2000).  I am so glad I realized that I actually DO like salads, but only when the ingredients are amazing!
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5.  We used to have a dog! But sadly he ran away…Once we have a better yard/fence/house, I want another dog.  And one that I can run with would be ideal!
Any advice about running with dogs and which breed is the best is welcome!!!
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6. My goal for my 40th birthday is to have completed a half marathon in each state!  5 states down, 45 to go in the next 7 years!  And I am thinking Hawaii for the big 4-0!!
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7. If I could have any animals as pets and they would live in harmony in my back yard, I would have an elephant, and a zebra!
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Here are the blogs I am nominating!
1. Lauren @ lnrbformiles
2. Emily @ Whatever Floats Your Oats
3. Farrah @ Fairyburger
4. Montana @ Pretty Lil Mudder
5. Anne Marie @ The Fit Foodie Momma
6. Maria @ Pappa Don’t Preach
7. Susan @ Occasional Genius
8. Lindsay @ Lean Green Bean
9. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
10. Ella @ Pure Ella
11. Sammy @ Peace, Love and Ice Cream
12. Elle @ According to Elle
13. Carly @ Fine Fit Day
14. Jonathan @ Real Fit Social
15. The Scoot-A-Doot ladies @ Scoot-A-Doot

 

Thank you for taking time out to read a little more about me!  Thank you again Tiffany for the nomination!
Now go read the amazing blogs I am nominating!!