Happy Friday, y’all! Per usual, I’m linking up with Mar and Cynthia and this week we are sharing what is new! I’m going to try and be original and not share things you guys are probably sick of hearing about! Enjoy and make sure to link up your Friday Five post. You can read our linkup rules here. Please note that if you don’t play nicely, we will delete your link.
- New cool writing opportunity with Women’s Running. You may have seen that I have a fun new writing opportunity with Women’s Running Magazine. I get to write short articles about whatever is on my mind involving running. It’s a lot of fun – check it out if you have a second.
- New favorite TV show. Um, yeah, I’m more than a little bit obsessed with American Ninja Warrior right now and if you aren’t, then you should be. It’s amazing.
- New recipes. I have a few new recipes to share and I’m so excited. They are healthy, easy and most importantly, make my husband say “this is good, yo.” So there’s that.
- New race distance in my future! I am signed up to run the Leesburg 20k on August 17th. I’ve never run a 20k, so I’m kind of excited. What’s also awesome is that so many of my blogger buddies are running it, so be on the look out for fun pics and lots of recaps. I’m using this race as a reality check for Navy Air Force (which is my goal race this fall). It will be a good check in for me and I think it will be a hillier course than Navy, which isn’t a bad thing.
- Back to the books. No, I’m not going back to school or anything. I love to read and have recently been reading a ton. Basically any book my friend Tara over at Running N Reading likes, I immediately buy. Seriously. In the past two weeks, I’ve read:
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I enjoyed them all and found them to be great summer reads (for actual reviews, hit up Tara’s blog)!
So…what’s new with you???
That’s so exciting about Women’s Running! Congrats! I’ super excited that you’re running the Leesburg 20K.
Lot’s of new stuff over here… like my son’s wedding on Saturday!!!!!!!!! 🙂
Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…What’s New? I’m Glad You Asked!
woot woot! i saw your pic of you gettin’ all pretty and nails done earlier. SO exciting 🙂
Yay for reading new books! Reading is my favorite thing ever, if I could do it all day long I’d be the happiest girl on earth. I’ll have to check those books out!
Kristen recently posted…The Terrible and Exciting Process of Choosing Which Races to Run
A hammock, a cold glass of lemonade, my pup and endless books = perfect!
You must be so proud to be writing for Women’s Running Magazine. Congrats.
I’ve been reading new books too! It’s summertime, after all!!
Marnie @ SuperSmartMama recently posted…Friday Five: What’s New?
thanks! i’m pretty excited for the opportunity 🙂
Many many congratulations on the Women’s Running news! How exciting!
I’d toyed with the idea of the 20k since Deb recommends it, but August heat….
Happy weekend!
M @ readeatwriterun.com recently posted…Friday Five – What’s New
thanks!! you should do the 20k – it’ll be fun (i think!)
Congrats congrats congrats on Women’s Running!! I was hoping to catch up on your posts in chronological order, but I could not resist reading today’s post and commenting! Excited for the 20K!
Jennifer recently posted…Friday Five – What’s New
thanks so much 🙂 i’m pretty excited about the opportunity!
Courtney, i feel like a celebrity…thanks so much for the shout-out! I’m delighted that you are enjoying the recommendations; I should be finished with another one soon. I’m also delighted about your Women’s Running Magazine news; I have read your two previous articles, and they are great! Keep up the good work, and I hope you have a fabulous weekend!
Tara @ Running ‘N’ Reading recently posted…Race Weekend & The Friday Five!
lol – you are welcome for the shoutout. i basically just visit your page and then choose a new book 🙂 have a great weekend!
Very cool about writing for Women’s Running. I’ve been meaning to get a subscription, and this is a good reminder. And yes, American Ninja Warrior is the best!
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils recently posted…Five Tips for Organizing Fitness Clothes
ANW is amazing! I love that show 🙂
Very cool to be writing for Women’s Running! I’ve been reading more lately too. Just wish I were doing it at the beach. 😉
Coco recently posted…New And Improved! Friday Five Link Up
ah, book + beach = heaven!
That is awesome that you’re getting to write for Women’s Running! Congratulations! I’ve been looking around for some new stuff to read too. Heading to the library today!
thanks april! i love getting books from the library!
Wow! Writing for Women’s Running, that’s awesome. Congratulations! I actually put on new book on my Friday Five too. Pema Chodron, very inspiring!
Michele @apaceofbalance recently posted…Friday 5: What’s New
thanks michele! it was such a cool opportunity i had to take it!
Wish I could do the 20K with ya’ll but I’ll be getting back from my vacay with the hubby that day! Have fun!! Congrats on the writing gig! Very cool!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…Friday 5: My favorite “NEW” Things for August!
yay to vacay! will miss you at the 20k but i know you’re gonna have the BEST vacation!
Trying to decide whether or not to do the 20k myself. Haven’t done that distance since I’ve been back from injury. It’s soon! Congrats on the writing gig so fun.
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…5 New Exericses I’m loving right now
do it do it do it!! 🙂
woohoo Women’s Running!!!! So glad we got to catch up wih you last night 🙂 “this is good, yo”
Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Friday Five: What’s New?!
lol. last night was so super fun 🙂
I’m really excited to see your contribution for Women’s Running. I’m a big fan and that would just make me so excited and proud.
Haley @ running with diapers recently posted…What’s New – Friday Five
thank you so much! i feel really honored to have the chance to write for them 🙂
You have so many exciting things going on right now! What an awesome opportunity you have to contribute to Women’s Running. And since we’re trying to focus on at least one new recipe a week, I’m very interested to see what you’ve been cooking. See you at the Leesburg 20k!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…August 2014 Monthly Goals
thanks! can’t wait to finally meet you in person!!
I LOVE American Ninja Warrior! go Kaci go! She was so cool to watch and I hope she wins it all (although in my mind she already is a Ninja Warrior).
What a fabulous opportunity with Women’s Running! I can’t wait to read your columns.
Judith recently posted…Hill Sprints. Just Shoot Me Now.
thanks judith! it’s a really cool opportunity 🙂 and yeah, kaci is pretty much amazing!
The Leesburg 20K sounds fun. I will have to check it out. Also, I love Ninja Warrior!
Samanths @ Food Fitness Family Friends recently posted…Friday Favorites #2
you should! i think it’s going to be a great race 🙂
Congrats on the Women’s Running gig!! I love writing and it’s a dream to do it professionally 🙂
Oh and I love reading too (I’m an English teacher lol!) so I’m jealous of your reading. I haven’t been able to read a book in a long time ha!
Helly recently posted…Friday Five–What’s New?!
well, this isn’t quite professional writing, but it is pretty cool. 🙂 you better read quickly before you start back to work 🙂
Very cool about your writing opportunity, how awesome is that!!!
I love to read to, in fact it’s likely I read to much, but I can’t help it:) gotta love a great book!
Kristy @Runaway Bridal Planner recently posted…What’s New
thanks kristy! i love to read so much and am constantly looking for new books 🙂
WHAT!? Congratulations on Women’s Running! You better believe that I will check that out! What a fantastic opportunity. 🙂
I love new race distances. Insta-PR! 😀 I’ve never done a 20K either, but it sounds fun!
Lauren recently posted…A weekly workout recap and the most helpful infographic in the history of EVER.
thanks, friend! and yeah, insta-PR for the win!! 🙂
LOVE Ninja Warrior! it blows my mind how they can hang from their fingers like they do!!!
Rebecca Jo recently posted…Friday Five: What’s New?
i know, it’s pretty amazing!
Love ANW – that was on my post too haha. Also yes to reading lots. I just finished reading The Shining and am on the sequel now. Thrilling, but not scary like I was imagining. I also enjoy Emily Giffin and Jodie Piccoult books 🙂
Heather Runs Thirteen Point One recently posted…friday five: what’s new
i LOVE emily griffin. she went to my law school and i met her at a book signing. she’s super nice 🙂
I was super excited to see your post on Women’s Running! Congrats!! Also I like American Ninja Warrior but I really love the original Japanese version. Everything is better dubbed in translation, just like the original Iron Chef! Sigh those were the days…
Amanda H recently posted…July Recap and August Goals
oh i knew the japanese version was first but i’ve never seen it! thanks for the congrats 🙂
That is so exciting about writing for Womens Running. As you may know, I work as. Freelance writer so I will check your stuff out for sure!
Meranda@fairytalesandfitness recently posted…5 Shoes that might help with your knee and foot problems
i did know that, but think i forgot! thanks for the congrats, meranda!
Congrats on the awesome writing opportunity!!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul recently posted…Friday Five 26
thank you, erin!!
Congrats on the new writing gig! That’s so exciting! Looking forward to reading some of your articles 🙂
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Congrats on the Women’s Running gig! That’s awesome. And I really need to get back to my reading. Been trying to break out the Kindle at least a few times a week again. I’m definitely going to be checking out Tara’s recommendations!
AMP runs recently posted…Friday Five: What’s New with AMP!
you totally should check out tara’s recs! i’d loved all of them so far 🙂
Way cool about writing for Women’s Running. I read it. Great tips!! 🙂
Jess@Flying Feet in Faith recently posted…Friday Five: What’s New!
aw, thanks so much for reading 🙂
Congrats on the Women’s Running gig! It’s my new favorite mag.
Looking forward to seeing those recipes.
Carla recently posted…Push It: July 2014 Running Report
thanks! i’m pretty fond of it as well 🙂
Way to go with the new writing opportunity!!! So cool! 🙂
And looks like you have been reading some good books! I need to get more reading in my life!
Esther recently posted…Five Things Friday: What’s New. . .
thanks esther! it’s pretty exciting 🙂
Oh my gosh so amazing that you got an opportunity with Women’s Running. That is like a dream job.
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