Last week,
Jessica @ Run Your Mutt Off nominated me for a Liebster Award! Thanks Jessica.
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.
Jessica's questions for me:
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!
