This past Sunday I celebrated my 3-year Runniversary by running in the Mercedes-Benz Half Marathon in the Magic City (Birmingham, Alabama)! The Mercedes Half Marathon was my first half marathon and instantly became one of my favorite races. My weekend…
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School Night Shenanigans and Then Some…
I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun on a “school night”! The older you get, the more you appreciate the times when your parents made you go to bed early to prepare for the next day….
Trying Something New While Rollin’ in the Deep (Trails)
Hey y’all! Update! I have been consistent with running in the mornings, especially now that time has changed. I know a lot of people don’t like the time change, but I’m loving it! It has been very cold the past…
Babalu Tacos & Tapas – Birmingham
A few months ago when I found out that Babalu Tacos & Tapas was coming to Birmingham, I didn’t know what to expect. However, when I glimpsed at their menu, I was in Foodie Heaven! I experienced pure amazement as…
Southern Nights, Jazzy Days
We took it to the city, downtown Birmingham (Entertainment District), to kick-off my birthday celebration! The new entertainment district has been an awesome addition to our city with a lot of new places to try out—Texas de Brazil, Mugshots Grill…
A Brazilian Birthday with Extra Frosting!
I woke up at 5 a.m. the morning of my birthday to get my “Birthday Run” in— 3.4 miles to kick-off the big 3-4! When I got to work that morning, my sweet coworkers surprised me with a Birthday Breakfast:…
A Taste of Brazil Comes To Birmingham
One of my favorite restaurants is now open in Birmingham–Welcome Texas de Brazil! I absolutely love this place! For years I’ve road-tripped to Memphis just to dine at this amazing restaurant. Last summer, My HB and I decided to take…
An Unexpected Southern-Style Snowcation Without Long Johns
I looked out of my office window to see snow falling and these weren’t just flurries. Looked out a few hours later and there was over an inch and a half of snow on the ground. Checked my Twitter newsfeed…
Magic City Half Marathon 2014: Keep On Movin’, Don’t Stop
This is the face that says, “I must be crazy! Not just half–but all the way crazy!” After I completed my first half marathon (Mercedes Half Marathon) back in February, I said I would NEVER participate in another half EVER-IN-LIFE…
Running Social While Wave Ridin’!
Last week I met up with two of my friends to Run Social! Our local running store, The Trak Shak, hosts a Wednesday Night Run for all level of runners. Mizuno Running was visiting with a new selection of Wave…
It’s Magic City Classic Time In The City!
For those who don’t know, The Magic City Classic or what many call “The Classic”–is probably one of THE biggest events that comes to the city of Birmingham (AL). Birmingham has been the hosting city for decades! Alabama State…
More Sweat, Less Jiggle | The Biggest Loser 15
The season premiere of The Biggest Loser 15 is almost here! I’ve always been a fan of the show, but I would always catch it mid-season. This will be my first time watching it from beginning to end. I watched…
