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Naked Meatball Sub

So, I’ve been watching my carbohydrate intake for about seven months now. It doesn’t mean I don’t crave bread and pasta anymore. I mean I am Italian.  But, I’m happy to say that I’ve lost 53 lbs so...

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11 Family Activities You Might Actually Feel Like Doing After Your runDisney...

After you’ve earned that medal, chowed down on some grub and recovered, your family will be begging you to get up and go do something. After a half marathon or a Dopey, you may not have the amount of...

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7 Things Keeping You From Moving Forward

When I got out of graduate school, it took me over a year from the day of the interview to actually getting hired because of the background investigation process. Once I started my career, I wasn’t...

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11 Sheet Pan Dinners for Any Day of the Week

We all want to put healthy, nutritious and homemade food on the table for our families. Between work, sports and all the other tasks that fill our day, it’s sometimes difficult to do. These 11 Sheet...

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Hero Kit for Road Cycling + Giveaway

Disclaimer: Hero Enterprises provided my with one Hero Kit for Road Cycling for personal use/review and one for a giveaway. All opinions are my own. Bella (my bike) is at her version of the spa this...

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Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork

I’ve been eating pulled BBQ pork and pulled BBQ chicken since I was a kid. The combination of BBQ meat and cole slaw makes for a flavor filled bite. I’ve always watched the BBQ championships on all the...

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Racecation Spotlight: 5 Beach Trip Triathlons

When it’s summer, a beach triathlon kills two birds with one stones – getting in a race and taking a family vacation. When the kids are begging to go to the beach, you can pack up your gear and grant...

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Four Cheese Wild Mushroom Cauliflower Crust Pizza

I don’t know about you, but I really have a hard time avoiding pizza. There is something about that ooey gooey cheese and the way my palate wakes up when the hot cheese, savory tomato sauce and thick...

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Ratatouille Bolognese

I get really excited during the summer and fall when there are so many amazing vegetables available at the farmer’s market. Something about chopping vegetables, putting them in a pot and cooking them...

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How to Prevent Being Paralyzed by Perfection

Around my office, I’m known by a few names – Overachiever, Running Fingers, Running with Scissors. No, these names are meant to be cruel. They are fun loving names that we all give each other because...

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Game Day Bacon & Cheddar Tater Skins #SundaySupper

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOOOOTTTTBALLLLL????   In this house, we are die-hard Ravens fans.  Flags flying, purple wearing, houses decorated, and neighborhood tailgating Ravens fans.   During one away...

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Hometown Excitement Builds for TeamMaryland’s Katie Zaferes

The excitement is building in our hometown this week. One of our own, Katie (Hursey) Zaferas, will be racing triathlon at the Olympics on Saturday. Katie swam on the swim team I now coordinate and...

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BBQ Chicken Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Ever since I perfected my Cauliflower Pizza Crust, I’ve been making all my favorite versions of pizza in a healthier way.  One of our family favorites is BBQ Chicken Pizza. With a few simple...

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6 Tips to Ensure You Have an Enjoyable Racecation Experience

In the last couple years it seems that most of our family’s vacations have been conceptualized after finding a bucket list race that either my husband or I (or both us) wants to do.  It quickly became...

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What a Difference Nine Months Makes

  As I entered the plane, the usual feeling that comes over me was gone. For the last couple years, I’ve found it increasingly difficult to fasten my seat belt when getting on a plane. Sometimes the...

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Summer Fruit Popsicles for Your Winter Freezer #SundaySupper

There’s something about the end of summer that really makes me want to preserve it for those cold, dark days of winter.  Sure we can find more and more produce all year round in the grocery store, but...

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5 Pre-Race Tips to Ensure You’re Ready for that International Race

It’s almost here! It’s been almost a year and a half since the morning we were standing in the corrals at the Disney Princess Half Marathon and they announced the Inaugural Disneyland Paris Race...

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White Chicken Chili #SundaySupper

Every year during our neighborhood tailgate party, we have a chili cook off. Prior to the event, you have to email the host and let them know you are entering the contest. On the day of the event, you...

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7 International Travel Tips to Keep You Safe

Many of you are getting ready to travel to Paris for the Inaugural Disneyland Paris Race Weekend.  While some of you may be working with travel agents, many of you planned your trips on your own.  For...

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Veggie Packed Sloppy Joes #SundaySupper

When I was a little girl, one of my favorite meals was Sloppy Joes. The combination of flavors and that soft roll my mom always put it on made my tummy for jump for joy! As I got older I started eating...

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