Training for the 53 River Bank Run

Happy New Year! One of my goals for 2017 is to blog about my experience training for the upcoming River Bank run (15.5 miles) which takes place on May 13th. I’m not in the best running shape, so I plan to post about my progress, some tips for getting in the habit of running, and […]

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My New Training Zone: CKO Kickboxing

When Monday night rolls around, I’m always psyched to cruise over to my favorite gym, CKO Kickboxing, where I get to sweat, glow, and challenge myself with every kick and punch!  There’s nothing better than a motivating trainer, hype music, and punching some bags to lift me out of the Monday funk. Over the past few […]

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Beautiful Seattle Moments, Cont.

Part II of my Seattle adventure begins with a few scenic lookouts that are absolutely stunning. The first spot we visited, Kerry Park, is tucked in the middle of Queen Anne, a classic residential neighborhood filled with expensive homes, curvy streets, and steep hills. Kerry Park was by far my favorite view of the iconic Seattle skyline and we took […]

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My 1st Solo Hike Experience

“If you’re always worried about the unknown, you would never experience the greatness out there.” —Erin ‘Wired’ Saver (8000+ miles hiked solo) While vacationing in Seattle, I had the day to myself, so I decided to plan an adventure and conquer one of the most popular hikes in Washington–the Mt Si trailhead.  I’ve never hiked solo before, and don’t hike very […]

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A Week in Seattle, Part 1

Over the years, I’ve always wanted to visit the Pacific Northwest. A few friends of mine recently moved to Seattle, so I took full advantage of my time off this summer and booked a trip! I have never been before, so my friends gave me an extensive tour and we explored a ton of what Seattle has […]

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Creating Healthy Habits & BBG Update

Forming a new habit isn’t easy; in fact, the claim ‘it takes 21 days to make a habit’ is actually a myth. According to more recent scientific studies, it can take anywhere from 2 months to a year for someone to build a new behavior into their life. WHAT!? I thought 21 days was hard enough! This […]

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