Why I Started Exercising + WIAW

August 24, 2016 By Laura

Some days I love to run.

Some days I’d rather light myself on fire.

Today I have an uncharacteristically sappy story to go along with my cloudy (thank god – it finally cooled down) run.

It’s about what motivates me, even when I don’t realllllly feel like dragging my ass to the gym or out for a run. Exercising was not really my “thing” until about age 24. To be honest, you would have been hard-pressed to convince me to much more than walk to dinner. My mentality was “I’m not a big person, so why bother?”

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Socca Waffles, Glutes, and WIAW Eats

August 10, 2016 By Laura

The Olympics have taken over our TV.

Is everyone else this obsessed?

I feel like this week has been background to the Olympics. I work while watching the Olympics, I plan workouts while watching the Olympics, Vegas and I eat dinner in front of the TV… we are obsessed.

I did get away for a run though. It was a gorgeous day, despite all the hills.

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The One Where My Sister Moved In

August 8, 2016 By Laura

My baby sister and I never really lived together.

I left for college when she was 10.

It’s funny to think about. My baby sister, Madison, was still a baby when I left for college. We all still lived in Georgia. It’s not like we didn’t see each other, but that’s a lot different that sharing space.

I had to laugh when this popped up in my Timehop last week:

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Leg Day Fuel {WIAW}

August 3, 2016 By Laura

Working out in the heat is 100x harder.

Especially cardio and leg day.

I’ve actually gotten in a few good runs. Maybe I’ll one day earn the “sprint” back. Until then, I’ll be satisfied with my current summer heat pace. It’s definitely faster than I’ve been in a couple of years!

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Canned Wine, Cardio, & WIAW

June 1, 2016 By Laura

I’m starving.

Thank you, incessant cardio.

I began my day meeting a new client, then I had to go to Whole Foods. There was one right next door to my meeting… I couldn’t help myself.

It was a new-to-me location, so I wandered aimlessly for a good while taking pics of fun things like sparkling wine in a can. I miiiiiight have purchased a 4-pack. Curiosity killed the cat.

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My Bionic Bat Shit Crazy Knee + WIAW

May 25, 2016 By Laura

My knee is bionic.

Or I’m bat shit crazy.

Let’s be honest… I am ~~certifiable~~ a little crazy. Vegas says it’s part of my charm (granted, next to her I am basically sane).

I decided that I was SICK of doing cardio on the elliptical. That thing makes me feel like a hamster. Instead, I decided to go for a run. I told myself I’d do an easy 30 mins, but it felt good so I went for an hour.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFwxDvlmjcQ/

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Red Velvet Protein Shake [Recipe] + Santa Speedo Run

December 15, 2014 By Laura

I ran down the street in my underwear this weekend.

It was Christmas underwear…. which makes it totally acceptable…

Atlanta holds a Santa Speedo Run every year. I’ve always been curious and had friends who’ve run… but this year curiosity killed the cat. I paid money to run down Peachtree Street in my undies. Thankfully, it was a pretty warm day and the “race” was only 1.5 miles. And it was for charity! It was a fun way to stay active and donate to a good cause on the holidays!

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Going Big with Endurance

July 15, 2014 By Laura

Go big or go home.

That’s my life’s mantra.

Why stop at 10 when you can do 11? ~~Or 30 when you can be 31.~~ If I can better myself without damaging myself, I’m going to go for it. Today I’m bring back Work It Out to focus on endurance.

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