Breathe Deeply and Smile
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Running towards a happy & healthy life. A blog about the journey to happiness while balancing healthy living, good food, running,fitness and Baltimore fun.
Breathe Deeply and Smile
2M ago
Long time no see over on this corner of the interwebs. I am in week 2 of marathon training and week ? of coaching my runners at Bmore Running for half and full marathons this summer. If you are looking to train for the Baltimore Running Festival Half Marathon in October or another fall half marathon, now is the time to start training!
I decided to share a beginner half marathon training plan based on my style of coaching. As a beginner the runs should be done at an easy, conversational pace unless otherwise stated. An easy run effort is about a 3-4/10 on the RPE scale meaning you should ..read more
Breathe Deeply and Smile
3y ago
Disclosure: Smile Brilliant sent me a complimentary cariPRO Water Flosser to review. As always all thoughts & opinions are my own.
I previously reviewed and tested out Smile Brilliant's At-Home Whitening and their CariPRO Ultrasonic Toothbrush so I was excited to try another one of their products to up my oral care game after my latest dentist appointment. Yes, I still get nervous at dentist appointments and my worries were validated when I was told that I had no cavities (yay!), but I did have some gum recession and plaque build up at my gum line.
I trust ..read more
Breathe Deeply and Smile
3y ago
Lauren’s Favorite Things
A Gift Guide for Runners & Athletes
I’ve put together some of my favorite items in general that also make great gifts (small and large!) for the athlete in your life this holiday season. I shared part of this list on the Lily Trotters blog, but have a few more items added in here. Lots of these items I am lucky enough to have discount codes for you to use-anytime. I own all of these items (or similar ones) and am happy to always answer any questions you have or further recommendations. Most of these items I have been using and recommending for years. Comment ..read more
Breathe Deeply and Smile
3y ago
Hello! People still read blogs right? I'm trying to get into more of a productive routine so I'm going to start writing blog posts again on a semi-regular basis. What better way to start than sharing what is making me happy this week! As always you can check out my more regular happenings, thoughts, and photos via Instagram.
This series "Things That Made Me Happy This Week" is inspired by a segment on one of my favorite podcasts Pop Culture Happy Hour on NPR. So in these continued strange times, here is what is making me happy this week:
1. Tesalate Workout Towe ..read more
Breathe Deeply and Smile
4y ago
I don't know how many times it can be said in various clichés, but 2020 has been a doozy. I'm trying hard to support small businesses and local businesses because I know this year has been extra tough for them. No shame in buying big box because sometimes that is just easier and/or cheaper, and I know it has been an extra tough year. However, I'd like to use my corner of the internet to promote some small businesses and organizations in Maryland (and beyond) that might not get as much notice during the holiday season. Just a reminder that there's other ways to support small businesses besides ..read more
Breathe Deeply and Smile
4y ago
Hello? It's me! Remember when I blogged! Since people seem to be online more now that we are all self-isolating due to coronavirus I figured I'd write some more blog posts. I work in a hospital so I'm an essential employee, but find myself feeling like doing nothing but watching Netflix and surfing the web and Instagram. You can check out my happenings and eating habits via Instagram.
To recap (since I've only posted in this series once before), instead of Five Friday Favorites I'm changing this series to "Things That Made Me Happy This Week" inspired by a segment on one of my ..read more
Breathe Deeply and Smile
5y ago
Disclosure: Smile Brilliant sent me a complimentary CariPRO Ultrasonic Toothbrush to use. As always all thoughts & opinions are my own. I previously reviewed and tested out Smile Brilliant's At-Home Whitening so when they asked if I was interested in trying out their CariPRO Ultrasonic Toothbrush I jumped at the chance. I may have also been influenced by the fact that I have my biannual dentist appointment at the end of the month. Last time they told me to focus on brushing the backs of my teeth more to reduce plaque so I definitely had some homework to do. Anyone else get nervous abou ..read more