It’s Christmas Eve and here in Rochester, NY we broke the record high temperature with a beautiful day above 60 degrees. I’ve been complaining quite a bit lately about the lack of snow in our area (I’m aching to get back on my snowboard!) but today’s warm temperatures and sunny skies were really quite pleasant.Continue reading “So This Is Christmas”
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10 Adventurous Gift Ideas (That Aren’t “Things”)
It’s crunch time now, so if you’re in need of last-minute gift ideas for the hard to please adventurer in your life you’ve come to the right place! The older I get, the less interested I am in “things” and the more I seek out experiences. That said, here is a list of wonderful giftContinue reading “10 Adventurous Gift Ideas (That Aren’t “Things”)”
“It’s a Wonderful Run” 5K
For the second year, my mom and I participated in the festive “It’s a Wonderful Run” 5k. This USATF Certified 5k race is a part of the “It’s a Wonderful Life” Festival in Seneca Falls, NY – believed to be the inspiration behind the movie’s fictional town of Bedford Falls. While the connection between SenecaContinue reading ““It’s a Wonderful Run” 5K”
Throwback Thursday: My First Half Marathon
Sometime around late 2011 my roommate and I had a crazy idea: let’s run a half marathon in the spring. I don’t recall exactly who first proposed the idea, but we both heard about the Flower City Challenge Half Marathon and decided it sounded like a cool thing to do. The interesting part? I couldContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: My First Half Marathon”
Turkey Trotting & Giving Thanks
Ah, Thanksgiving – a day for football, parades, and gluttony! Ha ha, I’m only kidding! Mostly kidding, anyway. For most of us Thanksgiving is a time to spend with people we care about and express our gratitude for all that we have by sharing an abundant meal together. After all, bonding over food is aContinue reading “Turkey Trotting & Giving Thanks”
Alli Mincher 