Running and then blogging about it

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Bikini Competitions 0
Contest Prep No.2: Seven Feathers

For several weeks now, I’ve been prepping for my second bikini competition. I’ve waited until now to mention it, because I had previously very definitively said I definitely wasn’t doing ...
On August 14, 2014 / By Colleen
Relay 2
How to Survive the Hood to Coast

Yesterday I ran for 60 seconds, pain free! I’ve decided to make this attempt at re-entry into running the most excruciatingly long and slow buildup of all time. ...
On August 13, 2014 / By Colleen
Top Five 0
Top 5 Stupid Things I Did in the Gym Today

I see a lot of terrible workout articles online – either way too obvious, painfully sexist, or just inaccurate. Once in a while a good one finds its ...
On August 6, 2014 / By Colleen
Cross-Training 0
Committing at willPower and Grace

As much as I wish I was running again, my shin still isn’t happy with that idea. I’m still lifting weights, but that’s becoming old hat, so I’m ...
On July 25, 2014 / By Colleen
Top Five 0
5 Reasons You’re Blogging All Wrong

I read a lot of blog posts. Occasionally I write them. I’m easily annoyed. So who better than me to give you some much needed lessons in how ...
On July 24, 2014 / By Colleen
Contests and Giveaways 0
Zoned Nutrition RAWBAR Winners

Congratulations to our Zoned Nutrition RAWBARS winners, Evelyn and Maya! They officially have 24 hours to get back to me, and if they don’t there could be another ...
On July 10, 2014 / By Colleen
Contests and Giveaways 18
Zoned Nutrition RAWBAR Giveaway

Happy Independence Day! We have a lot to celebrate today – things like: The freedom of our country that gives us things like unrestricted internet access,… I was ...
On July 4, 2014 / By Colleen
Gyms 2
Gyms: A Brief Personal History

Yesterday morning I went to 24 Hour Fitness in the Pearl on my way to work, and halfway through my workout, it hit me – I only belong ...
On July 2, 2014 / By Colleen
Bikini Competitions 0
Post-Competition Eating + Top Food Blogs for Contest Prep

Since I finished my bikini competition a whole two days ago, everybody’s number one question is, “what was the first thing you ate?” Obviously these people don’t read ...
On July 1, 2014 / By Colleen
Bikini Competitions 2
First-Time Competitor at the 2014 NPC Oregon State Championships

I survived my first ever bikini competition! My quick summary is that it was exciting, exhausting, and mostly consisted of standing around and waiting for my turn to ...
On June 30, 2014 / By Colleen