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Marine Corps Marathon 2015 Recap: Mission…(Mostly) Accomplished

October 27, 2015 By Heather

First, and most importantly, I really want to thank the Marines who run the marathon. Period. No ifs, ands, or buts. It's a tremendous effort to manage that many people and much appreciated. I think about 35,000 people get entries for the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, Cities, Complaining, Weekend Tagged With: Running, Virginia, Washington DC

Weekly Roundup: My Horse, A Break from Travel, and What I’m Reading/Watching Right Now

September 4, 2015 By Heather

Wow, I can't believe I'm actually home all of September and all of October without a trip planned. The Marine Corps Marathon is the end of October, and I was pretty determined this year not to travel during the weekends where I was to be running 18-22 miles. Because not doing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, Horses, Weekly Roundup Tagged With: Books, Movies, Running

Weekly Wrap-Up/Rambles: Next Trip(!), Fun Conversations, Marathons, and the Perfect White Tee

July 24, 2015 By Heather

Because I've been busy and lazy, I mean in an attempt to streamline blog content, I've not done a weekly roundup for weeks. But I have a lot to ramble/complain/rant on this week, both on and off the blog (just ask my poor husband). These rambles are the good kind, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, South America, Weekly Roundup Tagged With: Culture, Gap, Peru, Running, Shopping

The Marine Corps Marathon in Virginia & DC (and Travel)

October 29, 2014 By Heather

I would be remiss in not discussing the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) this past weekend, which starts in Virginia and runs through the nation's capital. DH and I both received entries in the lottery this year, which was really exciting. I ran the MCM last year, but it was DH's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, Experiences, Family, Sports, United States Tagged With: Running, Virginia, Washington DC

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alt text here Hi, I’m Heather! I love warthogs, studying disease outbreaks, destination lusting, and my jackapoo named Toasty.  I’m also an avid age-group triathlete. Exploring and enjoying life in Washington DC and the rest of the world, one day and one trip at a time. More about me….

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