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Highlights from Chicago Marathon Weekend 2025
The Chicago Marathon is my favourite race in the world. Even when it doesn’t go perfectly, I still love it. I’ve now run Chicago seven times. My first marathon was… Read more
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How I’m Navigating Perimenopause: Finding Support, Resources, and Confidence
Struggling with perimenopause? Discover how I found a supportive practitioner, learned to advocate for myself, and took charge of my health with books, podcasts, and practical tips. I don’t know… Read more
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Explore Stockholm: Scenic Running Routes You Can’t Miss
Last summer, my husband and I spent ten days in Europe, visiting Stockholm, Tallinn, and Helsinki. In each city, we found time to work out and run, so I thought… Read more
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Lost Your Running Mojo? Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Motivation.
(I wrote this a little while ago and totally forgot to post it. It’s still relevant though, since we’re deep into fall marathon training season.) Every now and then, I… Read more
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Philadelphia Marathon Training: An Update
This year I decided that instead of running my favourite marathon, Chicago, I’d take on Philadelphia. I made this choice for a few reasons: Summer heat in DC: The hot,… Read more
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Bitten by a Dog While Running? Here’s What to Do
Exactly a year ago, I was running in DC, down Embassy Row, to be precise, on an easy evening run when a dog ran at me from behind and bit… Read more
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Best Running Trails Near Heathrow Airport: Explore Harmondsworth Moor
Recently, my husband and I spent a night at Heathrow Airport ahead of a long-haul flight back to the US. While our hotel ticked the basic boxes, it didn’t have… Read more
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Exploring the Wrekin: A Classic Hike in Shropshire’s Countryside
Final Thoughts I’m so glad we finally made the climb. It was a personal milestone, a nostalgic reconnection with my roots, and a surprisingly challenging bit of exercise, all rolled… Read more
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Discovering Shrewsbury’s Parkrun Experience
A couple of weeks ago, while visiting family in the UK, we spent a few days in my hometown of Shrewsbury – a picturesque, medieval market town nestled in a… Read more
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Exploring Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River Trail
Last weekend, my husband and I drove up to Philadelphia to visit a friend of his who was in town. Since it’s about a three-hour drive from DC, we decided… Read more
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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!
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