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Happy National Running Day!

What do you think of the cool badge I made for National Running Day? Get yours here. .And after you get creative customizing your badge, check out the other cool ways you can commemorate National Running Day. Tonight is our usual Wednesday Night Workout with our running group. We go to the high school track and pretend we’re fast. Last week I did this cool mile progression workout. It consisted of three sets of 400/300/200 at my goal mile pace with 1 min between reps and 4 min between sets. Not

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Rambling About: Pro cyclist Alison Powers’ historic win

I am a huge professional cycling fan and watch cycling every chance I can get. In fact, my latest young adult novel features a cyclist on a junior developmental squad. But back to the blog… Women’s cycling isn’t featured as much as men’s cycling on television, so I was super excited that TourTracker was broadcasting the women’s race at the US Pro Cycling National Championships. On Memorial Day, I tuned in to watch the action go down. And I was not disappointed. I witnessed history when Alison

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Rambling About: Looking for Alaska

Looking for Alaska by John Green My rating: 4 of 5 stars If only we could see the endless string of consequences that result from our smallest actions. But we can't know better until knowing better is useless. ― John Green, Looking for Alaska Here's another book that had been on my "too read" list for quite awhile, and another book that I listened to on audio. The narration was exceptional, which helped the listener get into the story - so if you can get your hands on the audiobook version, give

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Rambling About: Pray for Love by Kwabs

Yesterday, I heard this song on BBC Radio1. I am freakin’ lovin’ it!! Take a look-listen and tell me what do you think. We prayed for love Someone in the distance Who will listen Listen to our breaking hearts… -- Pray for Love by Kwabs It’s available in the UK on May 20th. It’s not on Amazon, so I’m not sure when it releases in the US. While you wait…connect with Kwabs on tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, or listen to more of his tuneage on Soundcloud. Like this one…Enjoy!

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Rambling About: The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart My rating: 4 of 5 stars Secrets are more powerful when people know you've got them. ― E. Lockhart, The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks I happened upon this book while perusing the audiobook section of the library and I'm so thrilled that I did. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the premise of this book - A book of secrets, a secret society of boys a girl wants to infiltrate and better yet - prove that a girl is just as capable if not

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So I found this amazing song…

This song was featured at the end of last week’s episode of Reign. First of all – if you haven’t seen that show, you must check it out. It’s historical intrigue and debauchery at it’s finest. Think The Tudors for teens with a love triangle that’s crazy good. Not to mention some awesome music. It’s cool to hear some of my favorite artists like London Grammar, Gabrielle Aplin and Florence & The Machine have songs featured in various episodes. So back to Active Child and the video. What do you

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Rambling About: An Abundance of Katherines

An Abundance of Katherines by John Green My rating: 4 of 5 stars What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ― John Green, An Abundance of Katherines I thoroughly enjoyed this John Green novel. If you get the chance to listen to it on audiobook, I highly recommend doing so. The different voices Jeff Woodman used in narrating the book truly brought the story to life. (The narration gets five stars!!) As for the novel itself - loved the characters and all