Monday, December 8, 2008
3rd Annual Girls' Wine Trip Weekend
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Family Rocks!
. . . at least the one I was born into does :) Last night was "extended" family game night at my cousin Kacy's house. It was a classic family game night not soon to be forgotten. We had an amazing dinner, played Rock Band, played Catch Phrase and played Cranium. Oh yeah and we had birthday cake for Jackie, had sliding races across the wood floor and had just a plain old good time catching up and joking around! Here's a fun picture that just about sums up how things go when our families get together! Can't wait until the next gathering!!!!
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Monday, November 24, 2008
Runner's High
So yesterday Kacy and I ran the Philadelphia Half Marathon . . . unfortunately neither one of us had too much success in training before the race . . . we each had our longest runs around 8-9 miles - but, we managed to put together a pretty good race despite the training and the cold weather. The course was really great in my opinion, for the scenery. The downside was the condition of some of the roads. I might be a little biased on that because my back and legs seem to be really sensitive to uneven roads. The course itself was a really good sampling of Philadelphia's neighborhoods. Art Museum, Logan Circle, Old City, Penn's Landing, South Philly, Center City, University City, Philadelphia Zoo and along the Schuylkill River! I really did enjoy this race and I think Kacy and I were both happy to have finished around our "usual" time - 2 hours and 20 minutes. I think we decided that if we actually committed ourselves to a training program we could shave at least 5 minutes off our time. I think it's possible and it's already marked down as a goal for next season! Congrats to us, and the thousands of people who did the half-marathon and especially those who finished the full marathon (!) Now, it's a day or two of recovery for me before getting back into the swimming, running and indoor training routine!!!
- Kel
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
I'm back :)
It's been a long time since my last blog and it's funny how each day I didn't write something I felt a little guilty! But my reasons were good for the most part for being absent - I was sick for about a week with a nasty cold which refused to get better despite an arsenal of cold medicine. Work being busy and mentally preparing for running a 1/2 marathon in the cold also took it's toll. Oh yeah and going to sleep around 8:30 every night trying to kick the cold did it too! Well, enough of the excuses . . . I'm back and hope to continue to keep up with the blog. Right now I am focusing on packing some more stuff here at the apartment before KC comes over - then we get to really get into running mode for the 1/2 marathon tomorrow - we have the race expo today and the race tomorrow morning at 7:00am!! Way early and predicted to be seriously cold. I think this will probably be the coldest weather I have ever run a race in - should be fun! Wish us luck - the temperature isn't expected to get above freezing during the race! I'll try to give a mini race report tomorrow :)
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Sunday, November 16, 2008
Puffs are my new best friend
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
I hate packing!
Again . . . I find myself packing up an apartment to move. Granted, this time we are just moving to a different unit within our building, I still have to pack up and downsize on the things I don't absolutely need. Let's see, how many times have I had to pack in the last 5 years:
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Monday, November 10, 2008
wow that race really kicked my butt!
So my race report is as follows:
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Saturday, November 8, 2008
Trail Run!
I am excited to run a trail run sponsored by Jersey Shore Running Club and the Rumson Hash House Harriers tomorrow . . . it's a 6 mile race which boasts that "nearly everyone finishes intact" LOL I figure it will be a great way to break in my new Brooks trail running shoes!! I must say that I haven't done too much trail running in Philadelphia, but I'm pretty sure that's just because I haven't found all the trails I've heard about in
Fairmount Park yet. San Diego was fun for trail running around the canyons, but there aren't too many canyons in my urban neighborhood!!! Well, I'm off to have a nice carbo-load dinner with Mom, Dad, Jax & Bry! Wish us luck - I'll give a race report tomorrow :) Then, I'll start preparing for my 10 mile training run next weekend to get ready for the Philadelphia Half Marathon on Nov 23rd!
- Kel
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
Politics and Presidential Elections . . .

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
my career

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Monday, November 3, 2008
First Olympic Triathlon on the schedule!
I officially registered today for my first Olympic Distance triathlon :) That means I have to work my way up to swimming .9 miles, biking 24 miles and then running 6.2 miles. I think I am up for the challenge. I hope to get a few shorter Sprint Distance races in before this race on Sunday June 28th. Ocean swims will be key this spring/summer too! I hope Kacy will be along for the 'float' :) Put it on your schedule now so you can join me, or come be a spectator!
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Sunday, November 2, 2008
It's only fitting . . .
. . . that my first blog post be a review, of sorts. I'd like to share with everyone a great bottle of wine. Last night, Bryant and I opened a bottle I purchased last year during the Holiday Wine Trip in Seneca Lake which is in Upstate, NY. The bottle ran about $40 from Red Newt Cellars. It is their 2005 Viridescens which is a blend of Cabernet Savignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah. The wine was smooth and had a somewhat 'spicy' taste to me. We snacked on our favorite wine crackers and enjoyed every drop of this bottle of wine. I would highly recommend it! Unfortunately, I doubt you can find a bottle of this wine at your local wine store!
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