Monthly Archives: June 2013

Tour Sioux Falls — family style

Howdy. We did a bit of the Tour today. It was pretty fun and the kids loved it. I have to make dinner so this post is all photos.

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Currently reading: “Gulp” by Mary Roach

Howdy, friends. This is what I’m reading now: I actually haven’t even opened it. I just moved it from my giant pile to the slightly smaller pile on my nightstand, meaning this is what’s up next. I’ve read all Mary … Continue reading

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Miserable long run

Howdy, friends. Because of my husband’s work schedule, and my schedule, and the fact that we live far from both of our families, I often have to cram miles in wherever they fit. That meant getting up at 4:40 this … Continue reading

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Family fun night — in photos

Here’s how we spent a summer evening. I love our parks department! This was all free. Notice how Viv cons the parks employee to take her down the slide.

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Summer running

Howdy, friends. I won’t lie. I hate summer running. I mean, I like when the sun comes up early and it’s beautiful and clear out, but I hate on the days I need to go at noon, when it’s hot … Continue reading

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Ice cream!

Howdy friends. I was in San Antonio for a few days for work this week, missing the kids terribly. So of course we had to go to the diner last night for treats. Yay summer!

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New running shoes

Howdy, friends. I’m a shoe hoarder. Specifically, running shoes. I run in the same two kinds, all the time: Asics Kayano and Asics 2100 series. So when they go on sale, I usually buy a few pairs at a deep … Continue reading

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The Fitty and the Foodie!

Howdy, friends. If you’ve read this long enough, you probably know that I’m the local news editor for the Argus Leader in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Well, this week we launched a new little project — because I have so … Continue reading

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Bike commute

Jack and I did our first bike-Burley commute of the season. Except for having nowhere to lock my bike outside at work and having to haul it all inside, it went great.

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Spencer Park 3K

Howdy. I ran the free 3K n the park today with my coworker Cory. Before: And after: I finished in 12:06 on my watch. That’s fine with me after all the other stuff I did today — 10 other miles … Continue reading

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