Spring has Sprung!

Today is the first day of spring and with that comes spring cleaning, flowers, sunshine and bright colors. As my daily reading of news articles has led me to many spring-like touches that can be added to your home, I came across this fun idea from Better Homes and Gardens, pulled off a link on MSNBC.com.

The blurg below the photo is:

Kumquats in a vase of water make a unique base for stems of yellow tulips or other spring flowers. Fill a tray with Granny Smith apples for a delectable coffee table accent.

I love the way this looks! It is a natural way to brighten up a room and someone's mood.

Starting Training...

Now that my foot is rapidly healing, I will officially begin my half-marathing training program starting the beginning of April.

I browsed the internet to find the best training program and I found that Runner's World has this great program called the Smart Coach. Here you get to pick your pace and how long and hard you want to train for.

I am excited to start!

Expresso Fitness

Expresso Fitness

I was reading the news online this morning and I found a reference to this new workout machine. It looks like any standard new cardio equipment with the attached tv, but now the tv is interactive with making your run, bike, etc into a video game! I have never heard of this before, and I am glad I came across it becuase I think it is a great idea! What a way to get video gamers off their butt and put them into the game. Plus it eases the boredom of staying on the bike for 60 minutes.

I know that Wii tried to start this by making their video games interactive as well. I think this is a great idea too. Although I am terrible at Wii, I still think it is fun.

For our Metia Cup (where we played Wii bowling) I think I won lowest score award.

Look What I Made!

Ok, so maybe not a big deal to some, but for me this was huge! I have started the recipe site...find it here: http://stephanie.martin007.googlepages.com/home

And yes, it is small, but tomorrow and for the days after there will be more added!

I am so proud of myself!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Yesterday, Kara and I ran the St. Patrick's Day Dash from the Seattle Center to Quest Field. We dressed up in green shirts and wore headbands with shamrocks attached. In the parking lot of Quest Field, at the finish line, there were lots of festivities, complete with a beer garden. (Keep in mind the 5k race started at 9:00am). I saw lots of fun outfits, and lots bouncing body parts (aka men in green speedos) that are now burned pernamently in my brain.

Microsoft also is big on celebrating holidays. Below is a fountain colored green for the day. Another fountain was full of green beach balls (you can see one in this fountain).

Today we are celebrating with playing Wii Bowling. The teams are basically divided between UW and WSU alumni and the winner gets to decorate the "Metia Cup" (a large trophy currently decked out in husky gear).

Have a great day!

Recipes!

Due to public demand Julie and I will be creating a website of our favorite recipes. It is still in the making...details to follow...

Camp Pendleton Races: ASYMCA Mud Run

Camp Pendleton Races: ASYMCA Mud Run

The next race I am looking at after the SF Half-Marathon...

Best Walking Cities Finder

Best Walking Cities Finder