Here are the details: The Liebster is an award to help promote new bloggers. The rules are simple:
- Mention the person who nominated you with a link in their blog.
- Answer the 11 questions provided by the person who nominated you.
- Nominate 11 other bloggers with less than 200 followers. (I was a little unclear how this is defined, so I’ve looked up each blog’s follower counts on bloglovin’. If I nominated you and you’re more popular than I realize, then I apologize)
- Create a new set of 11 questions for your nominees to answer.
What is your favorite race you’ve run, and why?
This one is a toughy... I'm going to say it's tie between Rock 'n' Roll Seattle last June and Run for Water last April. Rock 'n' Roll Seattle was really awesome race with my running BFF and I felt pretty good throughout. Run for Water is still my half marathon PR, I can't really explain why that happened because it defies all logic, but I loved that day and I felt so strong even in the pouring rain. My first half marathon and my first full marathon will also always hold a special place in my heart.
Who is your biggest supporter/fan?
My husband. He grumbles about going to races or how much I spend on race registrations, but there is absolutely no way I could do this without him.
What is your favorite piece of running gear?
Hmm, this is also a tough one. I have lots of great stuff now. Shoes are pretty much essential but maybe not my favorite. Again, I think it would be a tie between my injinji socks and my CWX Pro Compression 3/4 tights.
What is your tried-and-true pre-race meal?
Something plain. The night before, I'll have chicken and veggies usually maybe with potatoes or rice. I tried to avoid wheat as it can upset my tummy. The morning of, I don't normally eat very much, usually a CLIF bar.
Have you met any of your twitter/blogger friends in real life? If so, when & where?
Yes, I've met lots now. Mostly at races! It's kind of funny how you meet people these days. A few have become some pretty great friends :)
What is your favorite non-running workout or exercise?
I'm really enjoying p90x right now but if I could afford it and I wasn't a runner, I'd probably still be doing CrossFit. Before I became a runner, I did spinning and yoga for years and loved them both.
Tell me the most memorable thing about your wedding or someone’s wedding that you’ve attended.
The most memorable thing about my wedding was that my husband wrote "I DO" on his hand so he wouldn't forget... no joke.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what 3 things could you not live without?
Shoes. Water. Something to Read.
What is the last book you read?
Labor Day by Joyce Maynard (Review in progress). Before that, Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight.
What is your all time favorite book?
Gosh, Jessica, these are really tough questions! I can't pick just one, it's not fair to the other books. So I'll name by top 3:
1. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christy
2. Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk
3. Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
Pick one – pizza, beer and a movie OR pasta, wine and a good book. Why?
Pasta, wine, and a good book. Though I'll admit, I would also be satisfied by a movie. I crave pasta more than I do pizza and I would drink white wine over a beer any day as long as I got to choose the wine.
I nominate the following 11 blogs (most of these are not NEW bloggers, but neither am I...):
Slow is the New Fast
Fabulosi-T
Running for Cupcakes
Fine Fettle Frets
Strive to Stride
Running with Rhyno
Running with Needles
Cowgirl Runs
Runner Leana
All You Need is Love
Captured and Exposed
All Downhill from Here
Terry Runs
Yea there's 13 instead of 11, it's my lucky number, so you will just have to deal with that.
My questions for these wonderful bloggers:
1. What is the best running costume you have worn or seen?
2. What is your favorite thing to do right after a run?
3. What is your favorite baked good?
4. Does all your running gear have to match?
5. What is your most anticipated race of 2014?
6. Do you have a bucket list?
7. What is your favorite recovery item? Socks, food, or other?
8. If you had to describe today in one word, what word would you use?
9. What is your favorite place to run? (Pick a location whether it be a country, city, inside or outside, trails, or roads)
10. Do you think you'd love running in the same way if it was your full time job?
11. What is the biggest thing that blogging has taught you?
And go!
Thanks again to Jessica, and I look forward to reading the rest of the responses!
If you were not nominated and you'd like to answer any of the above questions or comment on mine please feel free to share below!
Yay! I'm so glad you answered these, it's fun getting to know some of the blogs I've been following. I had a good laugh about your husband's "cheat sheet" for the wedding! I also used to spin before I took up running; it's probably the only thing I miss about quitting my gym membership.
ReplyDeleteThanks for nominating me Jessica, it was fun to answer all the questions and share with my readers some things they may not already know about me.
DeleteYea, he actually did that... at a certain point I made him wash it off because he used ballpoint pen and I was worried with his sweaty palms he might "stamp" my dress with it... LOL
Run for Water last year was a PR for me too - also completely inexplicably!! ) must have been all that rain that we were so desperate to get out of!) I enjoy P90X too - have just acquired P90X3 - it's sat there waiting for me - love the idea that it's only 30 min sessions coz I do find P90X drags a bit since I do it at 5:30am before work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Helen! I do find that some of the p90x workouts are rather long especially when you add a run in too.
DeleteThanks for the nomination! And that's hilarious that your husband wrote that on his hand. How the heck would he forget?!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nomination!! It is always really fun to learn more about everyone. I'd have a tough time picking between pizza and beer or pasta and wine. I love both equally!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nomination Krista! My answers can be found here: http://finefettlefrets.blogspot.ca/2014/03/leibster-award-q-get-to-know-me-bit.html and I have another blogger who accepted my questions to her.
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