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.
-------------------------------

May 9th, 2013

Race Recap: Run Puritas 5K (2013)

race1

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)

April 24th, 2013

Dog Friendly Races in Cleveland, Ohio

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

March 20th, 2013

Dog Yoga Moves

Since adopting Lulu I’ve noticed she’s a little yogi.

No really. She definitely has a few asanas up her sleeve. I try to catch them from time to time when the camera is handy. Here are few she knows so far…

Downward-Facing Dog – Usually

Continue Reading… Dog Yoga Moves

March 5th, 2013

Issues With Housetraining My Dog

lulusitting

“… partially housetrained… but will eliminate in the house if it is excessively cold outside.”

This is pretty much verbatim what we were told was on the record for Lulu when we adopted her from the Cleveland APL back in November. We had hoped for the best and

Continue Reading… Issues With Housetraining My Dog

January 22nd, 2013

The Best Run I've Had in Months

lulurun

Before we get to the run, on Friday…

I went to the Ohio Blogging Association January meet up at Noodlecat, a Japanese restaurant in downtown Cleveland. I had a large order of steam buns (which are basically miniature burgers/sandwiches) as the karaoke began. Yeah. Karaoke

Continue Reading… The Best Run I’ve Had in Months

January 8th, 2013

We're Falling Apart

pbchews

Lulu has some kind of dry skin/allergy issue going on.

She’s been scratching like mad and pulling her fur out. Now she has a hot spot on her back end. I feel for her so much! I just want her to be healthy and without distress. I

Continue Reading… We’re Falling Apart

December 21st, 2012

Adopting from the Cleveland APL

lulu

I know many of you are pet owners too, or may be considering owning a pet in the future.

As a result I’ve decided I’m going to try to write monthly Lulu-related posts. Having a furry friend is a great way to strike healthy balance in your

Continue Reading… Adopting from the Cleveland APL

December 19th, 2012

Monthly Training Update: December

I’ve been wanting to post all week but haven’t had the attention span to do a topical post.

But on the other hand I felt like I was due for  general update on the “current state of affairs.” Like many of you, I’ve been anxiously preparing for

Continue Reading… Monthly Training Update: December

November 28th, 2012

Placing Value in the Scale

I often read and hear people talk about how the number on the scale does not matter.

It should be about overall health and well-being – not what the scale says. It should be about how well your clothing fits and how strong you are. I understand where

Continue Reading… Placing Value in the Scale

November 16th, 2012

Meet Lulu

lulu1

My blogging absence this week has been with reason.

Last Thursday this little lady came into our lives….

 Meet Lulu

We adopted her from the Cleveland APL. She is a 2-year-old Lhasa Apso/Mix. We are not sure on the mix but our

Continue Reading… Meet Lulu