February 2012
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Fill In The Blank Friday...
1.  I started my blog because I wanted to start running seriously and it seemed like a good way to keep myself accountable. It also allowed me to fill my family and friends in on my day-to-day life in New York City. 2.   One thing I love seeing on other blogs pictures. Especially of the “every day life” variety. Sometimes a picture can say what words can’t. 3.  Something I love about blogging...
Feb 10th
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Feb 10th
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run like hell(a).: let's talk compliments for a... →
Because all of this is spot on…  runlikeella: Remember when I went on that whole Oprah rant about how it’s okay to feel pretty? In the past few days, I’ve realized that there’s a completely different side to that, too: what happens when someone else calls you pretty. It’s one thing to look in the mirror and own it on any given day; it’s…
Feb 10th
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"These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things" Thursday
Downton Abbey: I love this show… I heard a lot about this show on twitter (@pattonoswalt is a diehard fan) and when I discovered that season 1 was on Netflix Instant Streaming I dove right in and never looked back. Because I don’t have cable (yeah, you read that correctly) I succeeded in watching season 1 in its entirety (about 7 episodes) in a weekend while getting a start on the...
Feb 9th
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Riding the struggle bus today… Sickly Caitlin is sickly. Yesterday morning I noticed I was a bit sniffly and throughout the day I got progressively more sniffly until last night. Last night it became a full-blown head cold complete with terrible sinus pressure and the inability to breathe out of my poor congested nose. (Oooh, mouth breathing - sexyyyyy.) After a fitful night of sleep I...
Feb 9th
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Feb 9th
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Feb 8th
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Considering joining a running club in NYC...
Can any New York runners provide any insight, experiences with, or opinions of various teams/clubs in the area?
Feb 8th
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Feb 8th
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Feb 7th
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Feb 7th
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Feb 7th
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M-M-Manhattan Hot Chocolate 10k - New PR!
After some issues with my Garmin, I finally have yesterday’s PR 10k race uploaded…  The morning was chilly. I usually make sure to have my bib and everything pre-race to avoid the hassle of getting it taken care of on race day. (One less thing to worry about a few more minutes of sleep.) This race though, I wasn’t able to make it to the 3 hour pick-up window on Friday so I...
Feb 5th
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Super Bowl Sunday
It’s my favorite holiday again! The one day each year* that it is socially acceptable to eat all the things and drink all the beers while watching all the footballs. I didn’t get to run the NYRR Gridiron Classic this year because I’m a bum and waited too long to register, but I’m still really excited about the rest of today’s festivities. A very welcome addition to...
Feb 5th
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Feb 5th
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Feb 5th
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Feb 3rd
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Fill In The Blank Friday...
1.   If money wasn’t an issue, the first thing I’d cross off my life list is getting out of debt *shakes fist at student loans* and going back to school full time to start/finish this nursing degree once and for all. 2.  Brussels sprouts is/are something I like that other people think is weird. (Note: It’s not actually that weird, but I really like Brussels sprouts, so that’s...
Feb 3rd
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Feb 3rd
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Feb 3rd
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Feb 2nd
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Feb 2nd
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Feb 1st
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February Photo-A-Day...
Because I’m a sucker for photos and so many other people are doing it (if all of your friends jumped off a bridge, would you?), I thought I would play along. Stay tuned…
Feb 1st
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January 2012
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Jan 31st
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Jan 31st
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Of a Sub-2:00 Half Marathon Pace and Mental...
This sunny Saturday afternoon I made my way to Central Park for my scheduled 9 miler. My legs are pretty dead after my speedy 5 miles on Wednesday followed by two consecutive nights of Insanity workouts, but this provided the perfect opportunity to work on my mental toughness. When I started running it was easy to give in to the exhaustion and a lot of times, I talked myself out of finishing...
Jan 28th
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The Top 10 Worst Things About Working In A Lab →
A friend posted this on Facebook and I needed it to live on my blog. Because, really? This about covers it.
Jan 28th
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Jan 26th
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Jan 26th
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"These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things" Thursday
Google Hangout: I have been a fan of Skype for a while now, but it wasn’t until recently that I actually used Google Hangout. I love it! I found that I have fewer problems with it when it comes to both image and sound. Yay for seeing friends’ faces and hearing their voices! Le Pen pens: I have a strange fondness for office supplies and planners… I like to think of these pens...
Jan 26th
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Jan 26th
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Jan 26th
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Redemption Smells A Lot Like Sweat...
So this morning I failed to wake up to run my 4-5 miles… BUT I promised myself a good ass kicking once work was over.  I strapped on my shoes and hopped on the train to Columbus Circle. Once I got there, I ran. According to my Garmin, my first mile was done in 7:54. (Whoa Nelly!* Pull it back…) I slowed to an 8:20 pace and then realized that that was still a little too fast and then I...
Jan 26th
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Note to self...
When setting your alarm of last defense to wake up for a pre-work run, it is important to make sure the alarm is set for AM and not PM…
Jan 25th
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Home Sweet Harlem...
While sitting on the floor, drenched in sweat after completing the Plyometric Cardio Circuit from the Insanity Workout and contemplating my timeline for tomorrow morning’s run in Central Park, I heard someone walk up to my door. The footsteps were quickly followed by a piece of paper shooting across my floor. I expected a menu. (Any New Yorker knows what I mean… There were days that I...
Jan 25th
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Truthful Tuesday: Go ahead, ask me anything... →
Jan 24th
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Jan 24th
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Jan 22nd
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Today’s 8-9 miles are in jeopardy after yesterday’s spill in Central Park. While rounding a corner yesterday, I wiped out and landed on my right side. It also happened to be in an embarrassingly crowded spot. With all of the snow, families had come out in droves to sled down a few of the park’s snowy hills. I was lucky enough to bite it in front of one of the more crowded hills....
Jan 22nd
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Jan 21st
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Jan 21st
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Jan 20th
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Jan 19th
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How does one while away the hours at work when blogs (including one’s own) have been blacked out to protest SOPA and PIPA for the day? Why, by preparing your taxes, listening to music, and drinking tea between experiments, of course!
Jan 18th
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Jan 18th
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Paris vs. New York - A Tally of Two Cities
After reading this article about artist Vahram Muratyan, I had to head to his blog. Muratyan grew up in Paris but has spent a considerable amount of time in NYC. His blog showcases a project where he compares various pieces of Parisian life with their New York City counterparts in adorable prints. I am kind of in love with all of this. So colorful and clever and whimsical! I may need some prints...
Jan 13th
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Fill In The Blank Friday...
1.   The last thing I ate was a clementine! I love this time of year because clementines are in season. Yummmm.  2.   The last song I listened to was All of This by The Naked and Famous while getting everything set for a day of experiments.  3.  Using the letters in my name I can spell Caitlin : cat, at, can, it, in, nil, lit, tin, lait (French!)  4.  If I had to dress in one color for...
Jan 13th
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