On Tap for Today

A fun loving, inspired living blog

September 15, 2012
by Elizabeth
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Today: Running… into old friends.

[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]Remember when we were in middle school and we’d plan coordinating outfits with our besties?  Reebok took the guesswork out of matchy-matchy for me and six other FitFluential ambassadors running the Canton Road Race at Reebok World Headquarters this … Continue reading

January 12, 2011
by Elizabeth
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Today: 26.2 miles of smiles… Part I.

Here it is, folks.  The post you’ve all one or two people have been waiting for.  I thought about naming this post How to Run a Marathon with IBS, or A port-a-potty marathon with some running breaks gingerly thrown in … Continue reading

January 11, 2011
by Elizabeth
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Today: I get by with a little help from my friends.

And my amazing (and fast!) boyfriend.  And my incredible family.  And the strangers on Twitter who tweeted words of encouragement at 5 AM on race day.  And my fellow Team in Training South Boston teammates: Nick (obvi), Amy, Brian, Tina, … Continue reading

January 5, 2011
by Elizabeth
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Today: (Strange) dreamin’ of the marathon.

[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] This week, I have alternated between not sleeping at all, and passing out immediately, only to have the strangest dreams about the marathon.  They’re like the dreams I had the summer I waitressed (the ones where you … Continue reading

December 6, 2010
by Elizabeth
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Today: 18 miles of smiles.

[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] I can hardly believe it.  I ran 18 miles and I– this is the really unbelievable part– kind of enjoyed it.  It’s amazing what you can accomplish with a new pair of socks, fresh jams on the iPod … Continue reading

November 8, 2010
by Elizabeth
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Today: The quick change artist.

[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] The past few Saturdays, I’ve had less than an hour to go from this… To this… Presto change-o! After our recent long runs, I’ve had to rush to weddings, a benefit, and Nick’s fraternity reunion. Transforming myself … Continue reading

November 6, 2010
by Elizabeth
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Today: Yes, you can… run 26.2 miles!

[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] This Sunday, Christie– one of my favorite people– and her husband are running the New York City Marathon.  I wish I could toot down there and cheer them on in person.  I am so proud of and so … Continue reading

October 11, 2010
by Elizabeth
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Today: 10 miles of smiles.

[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] Okay…. 9.5 miles of smiles and .5 mile of blubbering.  But we’ll get to that. On Saturday morning Nick and I were out the door bright and early to meet our Team in Training group for our … Continue reading