Monthly Archives: December 2010

Thanks, 2010. But Peace Out!

Posted on December 31, 2010 by mealsformiles

Thanks for your comments to my last post – it’s comforting to know I’m  not the only one out there with a fear of flying! Can you believe today is the last day of 2010? It seriously flew by, but I … Continue reading →

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Controlling the Uncontrollable

Posted on December 30, 2010 by mealsformiles

I am a control freak. There, I said it. I like being in control of everything around me, from running to eating, work, school and making plans with friends and family. I get a great sense of comfort and contentment from … Continue reading →

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Long Runs, Relaxing & Wind chills

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Kelly

Hope everyone had an excellent Christmas! My blogging and blog-reading has been sparse due to some spotty wireless connections here in the ‘burbs – I’m kinda itching to get back to reality in the city! But I must say, I no … Continue reading →

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Long Runs, Relaxing & Wind chills

Posted on December 27, 2010 by mealsformiles

Hope everyone had an excellent Christmas! My blogging and blog-reading has been sparse due to some spotty wireless connections here in the ‘burbs – I’m kinda itching to get back to reality in the city! But I must say, I no … Continue reading →

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Holiday Indulging – Yea or Nay?

Posted on December 24, 2010 by mealsformiles

Merry Christmas Eve! I don’t know about you, but one of the things I look forward to most during the holidays, besides seeing friends and family of course, is cookies. Cookies of all kinds, homemade by one of my grandmas. My … Continue reading →

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DONE and DONE

Posted on December 22, 2010 by mealsformiles

Dear life: Welcome back. I’ve missed you so. xoxo, Kelly Last night I took my last exam of the fall semester, and as soon as I handed over my biochemistry answer sheets and walked out onto West 4th street, a huge wooosh … Continue reading →

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Confidence – Do you Haz it?

Posted on December 18, 2010 by mealsformiles

Confidence and I have a strange relationship – in some aspects of life it’s always there, steady and strong. I never have to worry about it straying or standing me up, and it’s helped me reach a lot of lofty … Continue reading →

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Cold Morning Runs, Warm Grilled Fruit

Posted on December 15, 2010 by mealsformiles

My Wednesday started with a brisk 6.5 miles in Central Park - 21 degrees with a windchill of around 15, 5:30 a.m. and dark –  I say BRING IT. The park was surprisingly full of other crazy runners like me! Growing … Continue reading →

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NYRR Jingle Bell Jog Race Recap

Posted on December 12, 2010 by mealsformiles

Hooray – I have a race to talk about!! Hehe. But I have to be honest – the only reason I signed up for the NYRR Jingle Bell Jog was because: a). I needed one more race to fulfill my 9+1 before … Continue reading →

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Finals and Sports Nutrition

Posted on December 8, 2010 by mealsformiles

Happy Wednesday! Mine started out with 6.5 quick (8:19/mile avg pace!), chilly miles in Central Park – the legs are feelin’ great, which is excellent timing because I really need running to keep me sane for the next couple of … Continue reading →

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