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I have a love-hate relationship with running–mostly love. Here, I share my running experiences, including race training and recaps.

Friday favorites: unusual songs on my running playlist

July 7, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 6 Comments
Friday favorites: unusual songs on my running playlist

It’s Friday again! How time flies when you have a short work week. Since I’ve already shared the items that would usually make up my Friday Favorites, I’m going to do something a little different this week. Today, I’m going to share with you the unusual songs on my running playlist. (I’m sure you’ve been … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness, Running Tagged: music

A runner is born (guest post from my sister Cindy!)

June 27, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 13 Comments
A runner is born

This week’s post is a special one–my first guest post, written by my multi-talented sister, Cindy. In addition to being a wonderful sister, she is a mother, wife, grandmother, educator, cancer-survivor, and now runner and writer!  So without further ado, Cindy describes her first 10K experience. I signed up and paid for two races before … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness, Running Tagged: 10K training, family, Guest post, Utah Valley 10K

Race recap: Utah Valley 10K

June 13, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 6 Comments
Race recap: Utah Valley 10K

Another race in the books—this time the Utah Valley 10K with my sister, Cindy. It was her first big race, so that made it extra special. I can’t wait to tell you all about it, so let’s get started. Friday afternoon, Cindy picked me up and we headed south to Provo (about 38 miles from … [Read more…]

Posted in: Running Tagged: sisters, Utah Valley 10K

Friday favorites and the getting-to-know-you winner!

June 9, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 10 Comments
Friday favorites

It’s time for Friday Favorites, and I’ve spent a lot of time outdoors this week, which makes me a happy woman. Kudos to Mother Nature! I also have the winner of the getting-to-know-you drawing to announce and my final week of 10k training, so let’s get started. You all know by now how much I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Running, Thank you notes Tagged: food, Friday Favorites, nature

To stretch, or not to stretch: that is the runner’s question

June 6, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 22 Comments
To stretch, or not to stretch: that is the runner's question

Should I stretch before or after running? Maybe both, or not at all? I hear that question a lot. I’ve asked it myself. Read the magazines or look online, and you’ll find a confusing mix of opinions, even among the experts. I am not one of those experts, and I don’t have a degree in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Running Tagged: stretching

Friday favorites: fantastic from start to finish

May 26, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 6 Comments
Friday Favorites: fantastic from start to finish

This week was fantastic from start to finish. Starting with my beautiful nails by Meghan (Tiramisu and Rose Glitter) and my new book. My sisters and I are reading this book together–an online book club! Saturday was the Girls on the Run 5K Celebration. It was so fantastic, I did a whole blog post about … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book recommendations, Running, Thank you notes Tagged: family, food, GOTR, hiking, nail art

Girls on the Run is so much fun!

May 23, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 6 Comments
Girls on the Run is so much fun!

Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” — Marilyn Monroe This past Saturday was the annual Girls on the Run 5k celebration. The GOTR 5k is so much more than a race—it is truly a celebration of the girls—their strengths and accomplishments—and the people who love and support them. My … [Read more…]

Posted in: Running Tagged: family, GOTR

Friday favorites: feeling the love

May 12, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 2 Comments
Spring trees

I love Friday favorites, because it’s a chance to focus on all of the little happy moments that occurred during the week. And there was a lot to love about this week. What’s not to love about getting your nails done–especially a beautiful baby blue! You know I love running outdoors, especially when the weather … [Read more…]

Posted in: Running, Thank you notes Tagged: 10K training, family, Friday Favorites, Hawkes Landing, nail art, seasons

10 reasons I love to run and think you might too

May 2, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 29 Comments
10 reasons I love to run

There are countless reasons why I run, but here are the top 10 reasons I love to run and why I think you might too. I can eat more. Anyone who knows me knows I love to eat—sweets, salty snacks, bread, potatoes, rice, fruits, veggies, meat—you name it, I probably like it. Being physically active … [Read more…]

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Friday favorites: cabin life and more

April 28, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 2 Comments
Thumbs up!

Another week has zipped by, and it’s time once again for the Friday Favorites blog post. I guess time really does fly when you’re having fun. And in case you’re wondering, here’s my idea of fun. We got Larry a new chair for Hawkes Landing. So no more of this. (Notice he did not let go … [Read more…]

Posted in: Running, Thank you notes Tagged: 10K training, family, Friday Favorites, Hawkes Landing
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