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Some of my favorite moments, memories, and thoughts about anything and everything. This is the reason I love to blog. Never want to forget…

Running – My Happy Place

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What I Learned From My First Marathon
Baby on Board: Running and Training in the First Trimester
Training* For A Half Marathon {* = While Pregnant}
What I Learned From Running 20 Miles In Below Freezing Temperatures
CIM Training And Learning To Take A Chill Pill
Portland Marathon and a Ticket to Boston
Sunriver Half Marathon – Female Champion
Seattle Marathon, Hill Yeah!
Results and Thoughts on My January Running Challenge

Triathlon – A Newbie Reaching For the Stars

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The Value of a Coach – Or Why Every Luke Skywalker Needs a Yoda
The 20-Second Rule
Holiday Gift Ideas For Runners and Triathletes
How Triathlon Has Changed My Life
Hire a Coach, Get a Therapist For Free
Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens Race Recap
Top Ten Finish At The Pacific Crest Olympic Triathlon
Swim + Bike + Run = Triathlete
Ten Ways Triathlon Training Has Changed My Lifestyle
A Win at the Pacific Crest Endurance Duathlon
The Decision to Hire a Triathlon Coach
My First Experience As A Lab Rat: Triathlon Edition
Weekend in Portland and New Tri Bike

The Mind is a Fascinating Place

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Is There a Downside to Being Happy
How Do You Eat An Elephant?
Want to Get Motivated? Here are Three Key Ingredients…
Strengthening the Mental Muscle

A little out of my comfort zone, but…
You’re Unique, Just Like Every Other Fan
A Peek at My Professional Life

Travels – Home Away From Home

Hammocks on Holbox

Honeymoon in Bora Bora
Turks & Caicos
An Epic Weekend In Arizona
African Safari in Kenya

Fun AdventuresSouth-Sister

Sparks Lake Camping Adventure
Mirror Lake, Horse Lake, and Mushrooms
How I Became A Guinness World Record Holder
Backpacking And Camping At Green Lakes

My Hubby – My Best Friend

One Year Anniversary Celebrations
Our Wedding Week
Our Wedding Day
Behind Every Great Runner…

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Hi, I’m Kristen. Thank you for stopping by. Follow me along my journey of becoming a faster runner, endurance triathlete, and world traveler. I’ll also mix in a few random musings, open up about life, and share my adventures around my hometown of Bend, Oregon.

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