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Things That Take Priority

I’ve skipped my planned runs the past couple of days. These guys are wearing me out and insist on taking priority. The husband’s priority: Clean cars The dog’s priority Play ball Chew. Chew ANYTHING! *Try taking a photo with a steady hand when the pup is making a toy out of the camera strap! So we enjoy the out doors on a nice early summer’s night Maybe we even help each other out It’s all good. It’s all fun. We’re one big happy family. What’s your family doing on these warm summer nights?

By Joanne|2012-06-14T19:42:16-04:00June 14, 2012|Life|6 Comments

You Make Me Smile

Bliss.Com is challenging bloggers. We’re kicking off the coming New Year with some motivations and healthy blogging. The first challenge is to let everyone know why you started blogging & who or what inspires you the most. Why I started blogging: I have always enjoyed cooking and baking but not keeping track of favorite recipes. Blogging began as my own personal cooking and baking journal to document recipes, cooking, baking, kitchen tips and tricks. The search option on my own blog made it easy to find old favorites. That was the beginning but THEN…I discovered fitness bloggers who were running marathons! [...]

By Joanne|2011-12-08T06:06:09-05:00December 9, 2011|Food|12 Comments

Can’t Stop Having a Plan and How Fast They Grow

Even though my next marathon is MONTHS away, I had to have a plan. Here it is: Philadelphia Training Plan. Yes, I’ve already begun but that’s only because I have a few races planned over the summer and wanted to get some kind of idea of how to prepare. The plan is flexible and I’ve already changed it due to Ted’s upcoming events. This past weekend was a fun test of fitness and recovery. I decided to run however many miles I felt like on Saturday with Shane. It was hot and, to be honest, I ran too far with [...]

By Joanne|2011-05-31T16:35:12-04:00June 1, 2011|Life|1 Comment

A Favorite Toy

He had a very busy day. We ran in the snow (that's always tough). We played ball. There was little bit of a frisbee toss. There was "chase the humans" game, one of Shane's favorite, especially if he catches a human. Now it was time for a little chewing of the rope. As he lay there chewing his favorite rope toy with the tug of war handle (to give us humans an edge)... it was getting late and the jaws were getting tired... [...]

By Joanne|2009-12-08T16:41:11-05:00December 8, 2009|Life|Comments Off

Who is that pretty doggy?

His name is Shane. He really loves his Frisbee but will settle for a ball or a rope toy. He won’t let you win tug of war. He is one tough dude. Shane’s job is to be Joanne’s running partner. He is Ted’s best play buddy. He is spoiled and has his “people” wrapped around his finger paw. What's most important about Shane is that he is loved so very much and returns that love to us in so many ways. We [...]

By Joanne|2009-11-12T22:11:51-05:00November 12, 2009|Life|6 Comments