Meet Holly 
I'm an independent writer and this is my personal health and fitness blog. Here I detail my journey with running, yoga and well-being. I live in Cleveland, Ohio, with my husband, our dog Lulu and half a dozen houseplants.
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May 13th, 2013 Earth Fare in Solon, Ohio is now open!
I was able to take a tour last week before doors opened to the public on the east side of Cleveland. While I have gone to the Earth Fare location on the west side (in Fariview Park, Ohio) a few
Continue Reading… Giveaway: $50 Earth Fare Gift Card!
May 9th, 2013
On Saturday, May 4 Lulu and I ran the first annual Run Puritas 5K in Cleveland, Ohio.
Official Time: 36:51 Average Pace: 11:51/mile Overall Placing: 34/46 Age Group Placing (Female 20-29): 2/4
The truth is I am in horrible running shape right now.
Continue Reading… Race Recap: Run Puritas 5K (2013)
May 3rd, 2013
I am an all or nothing sort of person.
I dive in. Head first. So when I thought I might really get back to running this year and planned out a bunch of races, I forgot one thing. I wanted to start a garden in 2013. I’m starting
Continue Reading… Knee Deep in Dirt
April 30th, 2013 Have you heard yet about Earth Fare opening in Solon, Ohio?
Yep. Next week!
Right now Earth Fare is giving away a $30 gift card every day now through May 7 in preparation for the store opening on May 8. You can enter
Continue Reading… Win a $30 Gift Card to Earth Fare!
April 26th, 2013
I’ve been sitting on this post for quite a while. Frankly I wasn’t sure what to write.
I wasn’t sure what direction I would go in or what I would think of Ellie.
Here’s a little background. Back in November I was contacted
Continue Reading… pv.Body Becomes Ellie
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April 24th, 2013 Are you a runner? Do you race? Do you already run with your dog at home?
Maybe it’s time to consider a dog friendly road race. I’ve been thinking about doing this with Lulu. We wouldn’t be running for competition, but more for fun. Lhasa Apsos are not
Continue Reading… Dog Friendly Races in Cleveland, Ohio
April 17th, 2013
Most of the DIY recipes I’ve been trying were to replace items I already purchased.
For foot powder, this was not the case. I didn’t have any. I had never used any. But I was also keenly aware that certain shoes and certain fabrics over time… begin to
Continue Reading… How to Make Homemade Foot Powder
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April 16th, 2013 I’m not really sure what to say about the Boston Marathon bombing that hasn’t been said.
I can only relay the thoughts going through my mind.
I thought about the people who have died and were injured.
I thought about the people
Continue Reading… I Am A Runner
April 11th, 2013
I was thinking recently how ever since moving to Cleveland I have not been a loyal yogi.
I don’t have one studio I always frequent. I’m kind of all over the board. This is a bit different from when I was living in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In
Continue Reading… The Vagabond Yogi
April 4th, 2013 So I’ve been feeling really salty lately.
Sometimes stuff happens in life and you just feel like you got a raw deal. I haven’t had anything major happen, just a culmination of a lot of small things over many months that have frustrated and worn on me. Small
Continue Reading… Why Whining Hasn’t Helped Me
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