I know a lot of folks stress about getting older, but seriously every year has been amazing and I feel like a better person with greater experiences every year so I LOVE it. Plus the older you get the tougher you get mentally for running, I swear it's true. You've seen the 80 year olds that pass you at races!
In honor of my birthday I am doing things totally bacwards and giving you stuff... WHAT?! But first make sure you vote for me to win this photo shoot as that is a free and easy birthday gift.
See what you can win here >>
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Gratitude Journal
Aug 13
I am grateful finally got my hair done last night...been waiting 3 weeks
I am grateful I did not work until 5AM again last night
I am grateful for mailed birthday cards
I am grateful for what I am sure will be an easy time at the DMV today
I am grateful for my BIRTHDAY
ALSO if you don't get exercise TV at home it has some great workouts, which you can also get on a cool widget.
111 comments:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! August is a great month for bdays - both my girls have bdays this month! :)
I'll link up as soon as I get a post up today. Here's my blog link again: ashleysfitnessblog.blogspot.com
Oh, and I'm VERY EXCITED to read the parasite/cleanse blog you promised!!!!! :) :) :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
I read because you inspire me to be more balanced in life... I never put a lot of mind/body/spirit connection together until I started reading. And you inspire me to be a better runner and work for my 6 pack abs! ;)
Have a great day and weekend!
Happy birthday! I linked to your give-away here: http://www.feedmeimcranky.com/?p=2013
Happy Birthday!! Make it a great one!!!
Whoops forgot to add:
The things I like most in any health-related blogs are 1. getting to know interesting tidbits about the author, 2. Learning practical tips about anything useful! and 3. Getting inspired to live a truly, holistically healthy lifestyle.
What do I like least? Blanket lists of all exercise completed or all food consumed and emphasis on body-only health.
So, as you can see from my general "likes" and "dislikes" above, you clearly fit all the LIKE categories! that's why i read :D
I like how you keep yourself motivated. And I <3 your product reviews.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love your attitude about your bday - totally agree, bdays are my favorite time of year, christmas has to be a close second though! I am really glad i started reading your blog because I love your outlook and ideas on life!
I love your Gratitude Journal. It reminds me to be thankful for the little things in life.
Oh how I love thee. You and your posts just make me smile. It's so nice to see a person with such a positive attitude out there and I think that it is so important to see getting older as a positive, not a negative. Reflecting on how much a person has grown and what that person hopes to do with themselves in the years to come!
I read your blog to get tips about how to be a better runner!
Happy Birthday! What a great attitude you have and I so agree with you!
Enjoy! I hope you have a wonderful day!
Happy birthday friend! Can't wait to celebrate at your BBQ!
Hey! HAPPY BIRTHDAYY (:
I read because I love your positive attitude and outlook on life and health. I love reading blogs that are positive and informative! I like what you write about. Thanks and have a great day girl!!
Happy Birthday! Your blog is inspiring to me... just reading about another person's commitment to fitness is motivating for me to continue running (and to be a better blogger in general). I would say, if there is a way for all of your readership to be able to follow each other better, that would help, but even I don't know how to do this...
Happy Birthday! I read your blog because it's always interesting and I learn a lot from it about food/nutrition/products. Have a great day!!
Happy birthday! I read your blog because you exercise as well as post pics of your food. :)
Happy Birthday! I really enjoy your blog, although I'm a fairly new reader it has been very inspiring. My favorite thing about it has to be your gratitude journal that you post at the end of each entry, that and your super positive attitude.
http://lauriehiggins.blogspot.com/2009/08/great-bloggers-birthday-giveaway.html
I linked back to you here:
http://tastyhealthfood.blogspot.com/2009/08/zevia-all-natural-diet-soda.html
I read cause I love running blogs, and you're hilarious! I would like to see more pics :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
I read for the reminder to be a better person. To myself and to others. I tend to forget sometimes. :o)
I'd like to hear more about your training programs and tips to get more speed and how you could combine that with getting more distance.
Thanks!
Keri
http://hopskipleap.wordpress.com
http://operationbreakingglass.wordpress.com
Wow what a fun giveaway! Happy Birthday Amanda! I find your blog super inspiring, I read it to get tips on how to become a better person, emotionally, mind and body! Enjoy your day !
HAPPY BIRTHDAY by the way! (:
Will link in my post that will be going up tonight. This should be the link:
http://hopskipleap.wordpress.com/2009/08/12/i-march/
Have a wonderful day!
Keri
http://hopskipleap.wordpress.com
http://operationbreakingglass.wordpress.com
WOW AMANDA! Happy birthday to you! I love that you're giving us crap on YOUR birthday! =)
I read because I think you're awesome. I'm not sucking up so that I'll win. You have been through a lot of challenges over the past year with your running, but you always keep a positive attitude and persevere. That's incredible.
I linked your contest here:
www.joggerslife.com/giveaways
Happy Birthday pretty girl... I linked here:
http://tallmomontherun.blogspot.com/2009/08/run-for-fun.html
I love your product reviews, gratitude journal and overall happy attitude. I should probably go back and LEARN more since I just started following in March...but so far I am hooked.
Have an amazing day...can't wait to see the hair!
Happy Birthday!! I Love your blog not only because it helps me see your own journey and struggles to be successful, but because you don't just focus on running, you talk about a well rounded fitness routine!! Very full spectrum approach and your funny! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Happy birthday beautiful!!!
Happy Birthday! I don't have a blog but I just emailed my old college roomate about it!
I read your blog because your gratitude journal helps me remember to appreciate all that is good in my life and not sweat the small stuff!
Happy Birthday!!! I love your outlook on getting older. SO true!!
I love reading your blog because, as a runner who has dealt with (is DEALING with) injuries, it's inspiring to see that you have bounced back from yours!
Linking you back to my next post!
Just want to say,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You're awesome.
Happy Birthday girl!
Happy Birthday!!!
I read your blog because it's fun! And I get new information from your reviews. I also like the challenges you set for yourself and have great intentions of following along with a few of them.
happy bday fellow kansas girl! i read your blog because yours was the first "running" blog I read. I felt a connection to you, as you were training for your half marathons, then getting injured and working hard to prepare for a full marathon. It was so inspiring! I was sad, that when I was back home, a snow storm hit, and we all couldn't meet for that dinner at the Japanese steakhouse LOL You really do inspire me to run on days I dont want to run on, and inspire me to look at the bigger picture in life and appreciate the fact I can run!
happy bday again and I voted!
-Lo
Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great one!
I read because you are always working towards new fitness goals and have such an optimistic attitude. (esp with the I'm thankful for... section)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Have a wonderful day, Amanda!
I linked you up here: http://marleneontherun.blogspot.com/2009/08/tiart-training-plans-or-not.html
(Also, I voted for you in the contest!)
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to YOU! I hope your day goes well!
I read your post everyday because I so enjoy hearing how positive you are and to get some new ideas on how to improve and challenge myself. With that being said, you are one of the most honest bloggers, and I love your positive attitude even when you are feeling like crap. And for that I thank you!
And, all the good stuff looks like a blast! I really want to win! I never win anything! Nothing! I swear! So enjoy your birthday and thanks for your blog - I really need it sometimes! :)
Happy Birthday!!!!
I linked back here:
http://www.missymaintains.com/2009/08/core-fusion-and-coffee-craziness.html
Your blog inspires me because I am starting to run outside and have a 5K coming up so I love seeing you complete big races!
Happy Birthday Amanda, I hope you have a wonderful day!
happy birthday! I would love to see more healthy recipes! I don't have a blog, I'm just a reader, but I emailed a ton of friends about your blog! Thanks for the giveaway!
Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day!! :)
Happy birthday!! I love your blog for motivation. More stories of how you push through days you don't feel like running would be nice.
Happy birthday! I'm a new reader, but I love your blog already. I'm over at http://engaged2009.blogspot.com, for now.
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :) I already voted for you, and the poll won't let me do it again! I read your blog because I love the way you work, and I have similar tastes as you. I also really like your gratitude journal at the end of every post! :) Hope you have a great day my dear!
Seriously, this is an awesome giveaway!
I always love reading about tips and tricks related to living a healthy lifestyle - esp. things that you've learned, and ways to keep yourself motivated, etc.
Your attitude is so positive, and I enjoy reading your blog so much.
I've already voted for the photo set, Happy Birthday :)
Happy birthday!
I love your little grateful list - it's so positive. And I'm wish some of the other girls, we love pictures!
I linked back here:
http://breakfastofjailbirds.wordpress.com/2009/08/12/healthy-bunnies/
hahah. well HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! congrats... birthdays are exciting and i hope you celebrate out the waaazooo!
i heart your blog and i'll post a link back on my post tomorrow (already posted today and don't think you'll want to be related to what i posted! ha).
but i like your bloggie because you have been injured and so i have and it's good to know i'm not alone. plus you have great food ideas/tips! oh and i LOVE to hear about your animals (i'm an animal lover!)
Happy Birthday!!
I read your blog for inspiration to run. I have signed up for my first half marathon and you are a real motivator to me.
I don't have a blog but I emailed all my friends.
Happy Birthday Amanda!
I love your attitude towards life and running. I have body image issues and I love reading how you keep yourself motivated and upbeat. Your gratitude journal inspired me to start one of my own and it works magic.
Happy Birthday!
What an awesome giveaway.
I love your 30 day challenge series and plan to follow them with you. I also love your Gratitude Journal. Keep up the good work.
Happy Birthday.
I love to read your running stories and experience for motivation. I also love that you try to put a deeper meaning to existence by making the mind body connection.
I would love to see more posts in 'My Travel' and 'My Laughter'.
Happy Birthday!
YAY!!!
Your journey overcoming injury is inspiring and I, along with many others here, are continually inspired by your gratitude journal. Makes me feel less of a grumpy gus.
I am sometimes overwhelmed by the amount of product reviews you do, in a good way though! Ever thought about making a sidebar linking all your product reviews. This could help say, if I'm making a grocery list and I want to choose a granola bar, I could check your product reviews to see what you've tried.
I love your daily gratitudes!! Happy b-day-monica
rideit4@comcast.net
Happy Birthday!!!!!
Being blogless, I sent along an email to all three of my sisters, who will hopefully come check out your blog!!
So I read your blog for its variety. It's not all food, it's not all exercise, you have a great balance. I love the food reviews, especially needing to follow some similar dietary needs. Seeing what products are out there is totally helpful for someone stuck inside a hospital all day long (working...).
i cant tell you how your blog would be better because this is my first time seeing it!! happy birthday though :D i have added you to my reader and look forward to reading your blog!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I'm inspired by your constantly positive attitude!
happy birthday!
i love your daily gratitude!
Happy Birthday! Birthdays are the best and I tend to celebrate them over several days instead of just 1 :)
Love your daily gratitude. I forget to be grateful for the everyday stuff!
Happy Birthday! I voted for you and also linked back to your giveaway here:
http://fitwithstyle.blogspot.com/2009/08/break-from-norm.html
i'd love to hear more about how running/exercise plays a role in your life, as well as how it got to that point! i can always use any kind of running inspiration ;)
Happy Birthday!
Here is a link to my post http://findingradiance.com/2009/08/13/8-miler8-miler/
I just love to read a blog where someone loves exercise and doesn't just do it because they have to!
happy birthday! i like reading your blog for healthy tips and i especially like reading about your running (i'm a runner too)!
i will link back once i post today!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a fellow leo :) every time i pop over, i smile, so much energy i can't help it!
happy birthday girlie!!!!! hope its a GREAT one!!!
You don't need to necessarily enter me into the giveaway, but I wanted to respond to #2. I read your blog because you were my best friend in high school, and reading your blog makes me feel like I am still kind of connected to you on a daily basis. Even though we are not as close as we were back then, friends like you are hard to find, and it's great to be able to keep up with all the wonderful things you are doing. :) Happy birthday (again)!
hi, i linked back here: http://catchingbananas.blogspot.com/2009/08/rachels-yogurt.html
thanks!
by the way, i'm lovin' the shorts :)
Happy birthday-hope you had a great day!!
One of the reasons I love the blogworld is because of the inspiration and you do a great job!
I would love to see more reviews about anything whether it be food products, gear, or household products.
I don't have a blog but for another entry I emailed my fellow health nut friend, Rita!
happy b day! do some birthday miles1
blog: http://traynharder.blogspot.com/
I love the running tips and the product reviews! I would love to see more of them :)
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday! I love reading about your running. You're such an incredible athlete, and you really inspire me. Running tips, product reviews, and musings are great. I also love your posts on how to lead a life with balance :)
Happy Birthday! I just started reading your blog and will continues t do so because I want to be just like you when I grow up. :) J/K, kinda. I do dream of being a runner. After having lost 140lbs, I have decided to take up running and I am enjoying reading blogs like yours for tips and tricks to help get me started.
I linked back here: http://www.harpingonfitness.com/2009/08/effingham-this.html
Happy Birthday!!!
I don't have a blog, but I am sending a link to my running partner right now. :) I love your gratitude journal and I really enjoyed reading about your meditation walks recently. Your blog is a nice balance of subjects, mind, body, and soul, and I find your attitude quite inspiring!
happy happy birthday! hope you had a great one.
i will link to your giveaway with my next post.
you're one of the first bloggers i started following when i began blogging about 8 months ago, and i think your blog is great...plus, you're a kansas neighbor, gotta love that...( ;
i read bc you show how fun working out is, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Happy happy belated birthday!
I read just because I like your energy and passion, and I like to hear what you're up to. No changes necessary :)
i read your blog (as i do so many other running/good food eating ones as well) because i'm always inspired by other runners. even though i envy their speed at times, it's motivation for me. to not only run faster. but to keep running. i also like your reviews. and the gratitude journal-that was one thing that made your blog stand out :)
linked back:
http://aitiomoe.blogspot.com/2009/08/go-running-renee-run-run-some-giveaways.html
Happy birthday! I like reading your blog because I like your positive attitude and healthy life style. I've always wanted to pick up running myself, but I just cannot muster up enough endurance to run for long. I max out and about 20 minutes. Your blog motivates me to take baby steps. Your blog is great the way it is, but I always enjoy "hearing" and "seeing" the voice and person behind the blog so a video component would be a great addition.
Linked back here:
http://theskinnyplate.wordpress.com/2009/08/14/fresh-easy-honey-wheat-braided-pretzels/
Happy Birthday! I love your outlook on getting older. I actually look forward to getting older every year. Maybe that will change some day, who knows!?!
I love reading your blog because you have such a great outlook on life and an awesome sense of humor!
http://runroamrecycle.wordpress.com/2009/08/15/twin-cities-marathon-countdown/
Posted!!! Don't know if it's too late, but happy belated birthday anyways!
You said a separate comment for each.. so I think this is what you meant:
I read your blog because you always remind me to be appreciative of what I have. Your daily gratitude journal reminds me to keep my chin up and say "Hey - thanks!" a little more often!
happy happy birthday! please enter me, i've linked back to you on my blog http://www.healthyhappyhippiechick.wordpress.com! thanks so much!
Happy Birthday! And thanks for the fab giveaway!
I love reading about the little things, like when you post little tid bits about your pets, I mean obviously I love to hear about running and eating, but the best stuff is the details that make readers feel like they know you just a little bit better!
Your reverse birthday is too cute! Happy belated birthday!
In terms of your blog, I can't get enough product reviews. All those health food products totally overwhelm me, except when I can go "! saw that in a blog, yess!"
Happy (belated) Birthday!
I love reading your blog for the healthy balanced way you live your life.
I also love seeing the Gratitude list at the end of each post. It reminds me to make my own list of things to be grateful for daily!
Yay a giveaway! And belated happy birthday. :) I read your blog to get ideas to improve my own running program, and for encouragement. It's great to hear about others successes and failures. We share both anyway, so we might as well chat/blog/sing about it, in my opinion. :)
Happy belated birthday!!!!
Happy Belated Birthday! I love free stuff. It's so nice that you are giving us gifts on your birthday! That's new!
I think your blog is already great so I cannot even think of anything that would make it better. I really love challenges you come up with like the Booty Buster. I love those!
Happy Birthday, from another August birthday girl! :)
What a fabulous giveaway! What amazing goodies you have put together.
I have you on my blog roll and will post about your giveaway in my next post.
I come here for overall healthy inspiration, with running and with healthy eating, etc. I love reading other blogs who are trying to live out a healthy balanced lifestyle. Also love your gratitude journal, since we all need the reminder to focus on all the great and positive things in our lives.
Just posted a link here on my blog: http://nikislosingit.wordpress.com
Not sure why I've been procrastinating with commenting on your blog, especially when it has to do with free stuff! Anyways, I linked you up here (and you're already on my blog sidebar)
I read your blog because I like the gratitude journal, and I enjoy your honest thoughts about exercise (including working through unfortunate injuries).
Your birthday was August 13th? Mine was the 12th!!! How awesome is that??!! And I launched a contest on my birthday, too--I just didn't tell readers it was my birthday 'till a few days later. :-D
For entry #1, I linked to your contest here:
http://healingwithjuices.com/2009/08/food-matters-dvd-review-contest/
Entry #2:
I read to find out what a runner's life is like. I've never been a runner (although I could run pretty fast as a kid in school ;-) ) so I like to have a peek into a runner's world.
Entry 1: I just found your blog and just read your powerbar comparison. Most excellent, love the raw more natural powerbars for 200 calories. Now we're talkin. 380 cals for one little bar? Wow that was nuts. Anyway great blog, I'm a runner too and although I focus more on raw food and yoga on my blog, running does make an appearance.
I will link you tomorrow on my blog for Entry 2.
Happy Birthday!
This is my first visit to your blog, but I certainly found inspiration to keep moving toward my quest for better health. :)
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