Once again, I’m getting in under the wire with my Friday Five Link up. Thanks to Eat, Pray, Run DC,   Mar on the Run, and You Signed Up for What? for hosting the Friday Five link-up!

Today’s Theme

Five Five:   Five Good Things

There are so many good thing to choice from, but I’ll narrow it down to Five.

Taking my family out of the running because they are a given:)

1.  Spring –   It has finally arrived!!!    No more heavy jackets, hats, and gloves to run in!   No more ice to worry about falling on.    No more thinking about how many layers are required!!

2.  Mama Running Buddies (both online and in real time) – There is something to be said about the inspiration, motivation, and knowledge that you can obtain from your fellow Mama runners.   I, honestly, wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing without you:)

3.  That I’m registered for all my required NYRR races to qualify for the 2016 NYC Half Marathon and Marathon!

Whoop!  Whoop!

Now all I have to do is run them.

4.  Salted Caramel Gu – Yes, it is a good thing.   Love caramel and it gives me the boost I need on long runs.

5.   My Puppy!!!    Yes, you’ve turned my life upside down, but you really are fitting in very nicely with the family.   On top of that your really cute!

You had to know that Finn would make the list!

It’s always important to remember and focus on the good things in our lives.   Most of us are blessed more than we realize and it’s important to take time to remember the good things.

Happy Easter!

Friday Five Link-up with by Eat, Pray, Run DC,   Mar on the Run, and You Signed Up for What?

Today’s Theme

5 Things I’m Loving Right Now…

1.   The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector – Love, Love, Love this stuff.   I have normally very dry skin and the winter weather is not helping.  But this cream does help.   It doesn’t go on greasy and keeps my hands from drying out.

2.  EOS Lip balm – First of all the container is just so darn cute and it’s much harder to loose than other tube shaped lip balms.   I admit that this is too big for my running belt, but I do put it on before my outdoor runs.  It is also easier to find in my huge purse than normal lip balm.  Blue is Vanilla Mint too:)

3.   Seat Warmers – This one is self explanatory:)  Are you noticing a tread here?   It’s cold and the things I love are bringing me comfort it the cold.

4.   Homemade hot chocolate with, of course, home made marshmallows – nothing better at night than this to keep me warm and help me unwind.

5.   Puppy!!!

I will add one last thing that is making me happy right now…..

Spring is on the horizon!!

Yeah, I’m blogging today.   It’s been a crazy week preparing and then getting a new puppy, but I didn’t want to miss the Friday Five Link-up with by Eat, Pray, Run DC,   Mar on the Run, and You Signed Up for What?

Today’s Theme

Five Races to Run in 2015

This is a big year for me running wise.   This is the year, I am actually plainning out my events.   Yes, I will add some along the way as they come up, but I’ve got a lot that need to be planned out since I’m doing the 9 plus 1.    That being said, there are some races that I am doing just for me!

Sandy Hood Triathlon, September 13

This one has special meaning as this is the race that got me off my behind and running.   This will be my 3rd year now and I’m hoping that three times is the charm.   Last year they added miles to the bike route and it kicked my behind.   So this year I’m hoping to beat last years time as a whole.   This one is on the bay, but in Sandy Hook National Park right along the beach.

Paine to Pain Trail Half Marathon, October 4 

My running cohort did this last year and she said it was a really nice run.   So why not?    Plus fall is such a nice time to run the trails!

Superhero Halloween Half Marathon, October 18

Doesn’t the name say why I want to run it.  This is a Superhero event and I ran one last year in May and it was a lot of fun.   Besides, doesn’t it sound like fun.   Costumes.   Candy!   Running with a group of MRTT ladies.   Sounds perfect (except, of course the 13.1 miles:)

NYRR Ladies only Moore Half Marathon, April 19th

It’s my birthday and I think this is an awesome way to spend it.   This one will also count for my 9 plus 1 program too.    I’m still deciding if I’m going to push it and try to do it 2 hours as one of my goals for the years is to run a 2 hour half.   What better way to say that I won’t feel 46 than running a half fast:):)

NY Scotland Run 10K, April 4

This just sounds like fun.   I will use it as a training run and enjoy the bag pipes and festivities.   Plus another one to count for my 9 plus 1 in NY.

What are you running in 2015?

Shameless Puppy Picture