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5 Reasons I Love the 4th of July 5K

July 16, 2017 By Vanessa Vila 2 Comments

5 Reasons I Love the 4th of July 5K

I ran one of my favorite races again this year, and 3rd time was the charm.  In 2012, the first year we lived here, I hadn't been running too consistently, but had a great time running this race with my dad.  I took a few years off, then ran it again in 2015 and improved my time. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5K, Family, Running

PTI Run the Runway 5K {again!}

June 5, 2017 By Vanessa Vila 1 Comment

PTI Run the Runway 5K {again!}

I ran the PTI Run on the Runway 5K last year, and never felt worse during a race.  This year, despite forgetting my iPod (to me, essential to a race! haha) and running a very uninspiring (to me) course, I ran one of my fastest 5K's ever! I didn't bother doing a flat runner … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5K, Running

My First Picture Run

June 3, 2017 By Vanessa Vila Leave a Comment

My First Picture Run

Last weekend, I did my first "official" picture run.  A picture run can be best explained by my cousin, in her blog.  We are definitely from the same DNA, because I too love taking pictures and love going for runs, so why not combine the two loves? I found out why in the first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Photography, Running

Review of Home Chef (and why we gave up Blue Apron!)

May 8, 2017 By Vanessa Vila 16 Comments

Review of Home Chef (and why we gave up Blue Apron!)

Last summer, I posted my review of Blue Apron.  I’ve been REALLY enjoying Blue Apron, and ordering it nearly every week!, so when my friend TM recommended HomeChef instead, I hesitated.  Big time. I had no issues with Blue Apron, but my hubby was not a big fan of all the … [Read more...]

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My 1st Spartan Sprint! (and my Birthday celebration)

April 16, 2017 By Vanessa Vila Leave a Comment

My 1st Spartan Sprint! (and my Birthday celebration)

On April 9th, I completed my very first Spartan Race!  Thankfully, I was fully recovered from my half marathon the week prior. I went through the course as a team with my co-workers, MM & RJ, and my husband's co-workers AB, SB, and CS.  The funny part (well not really … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Spartan

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