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Snot Rockets are Gross

By Rebecca on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

Thank goodness someone else agrees.”Dudes, stop honking it out your nose.”aka the Farmer’s snortword to the wise.  do not google “snot rocket” while eating your bowl of pasta dinner or watch the following video:

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Do you live in D.C./MD/VA and own a television?

By Rebecca on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

If so, please tune in this Monday, November 2 at 9pm on WETA TV 26.My pride and joy will be airing: Washington in the 60s.  Please please please tune in.Remember it is ONLY on WETA.

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Non-committal people suck.

By Rebecca on Monday, October 26th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

Can someone please explain what is up with people being non-committal / un-responsive ?  i know we are all have busy lives, but is RSVPing to someone so much to ask?  I’ve been planning get togethers with a group of friends but am throwing u…

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Life as we know it

By Rebecca on Monday, October 26th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

hello! remember me? I’ve neglected you and unfortunately I cannot confirm nor deny that things will get any better.  I’m in the process of working out my 5 year plan - for my career, for family planning, for my life.  What I’ll say is some th…

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A day off =

By Rebecca on Monday, October 12th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

a day to try to be REALLY productive.  errand list here i come!

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What about those hormones?

By Rebecca on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

Kids don’t just SEEM like they are growing up faster.. apparently they actually are maturing earlier. And that’s why there is a need for Kids Deodorant:  “for active children of any age”Oy.  What is this world coming too?

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It’s something…

By Rebecca on Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

Saturday I woke up early to try running with a local group.  My goals for this adventure were a) to get exercise and b) to meet people.I am happy to report that I achieved both goals.  Yes, I ran FIVE whole miles in 50ish minutes AND i made a…

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Responsibility is…

By Rebecca on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

…When the alarms are going off in your house and you realize that no one can do anything about it except for you.Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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43 Marathons in 7 weeks

By Rebecca on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

Eddie Izzard is a crazy man:http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8257630.stmUPDATE.Read this article about HOW he did it and what it’s done to his body.  Quote “Body eats itself”

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Manners, apparently, don’t apply anymore.

By Rebecca on Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

So disgusted by this.Embedded video from <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/video”>CNN Video</a>I don’t affiliate myself with either party.  I just think it was completely disrespectful. 

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Get Back to Labor Day

By Rebecca on Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

Happy Mond… err Tuesday! It’s a rainy day out there folks - what a great way to start the week, huh? Luckily I only have to get through three days of work this week.  Friday, we’re off to Williamsburg for Adam’s 70.3.But oh! how i already m…

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Stretching Required

By Rebecca on Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

Well there is always something right?  After a fantastic trail run* on sunday, I am now suffering from a tight calf muscle - starting just about my ankle and running up to my knee.  I received an ice massage from Adam this morning, but had to cut it …

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Video of the Day: Anti Monkey Butt Powder

By Rebecca on Monday, August 31st, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

Adam sent me this video, but I have chosen to include this much better reenactment of monkey butt:I still don’t get what Monkey Butt is? And why would one need an Anti Monkey Butt Powder?

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Cause those regular ones are ugly…

By Rebecca on Sunday, August 30th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

 Cool Bike Helmets  Gilligan’s Bike Helmet 

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How do YOU stop the stink?

By Rebecca on Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

Do you smell in funny places? Then you need to see this:

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Running In Step

By Rebecca on Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

I can’t even remember the last time I ran by myself.  So, here are eight reasons to run with a partner:1. You’ve heard it before, but it’s so true: There’s nothing like good conversation to make a run fly by. 2. A partner can help troubleshoot you…

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Grinding to a halt.

By Rebecca on Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

Lifted my bike off the rack. Pulled the trainer out of the closet . Turned on the fan. Changed into workout gear. Turned on my ipod. Started spinning.Three songs in and in the hardest gear. Song changed, time for a fast cadence. Gear wouldn’t sh…

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Dallas Sucks, still.

By Rebecca on Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

Can someone please explain to me exactly what the point of going to a football game is if you are just going to sit there and watch all the action on the “world’s largest HDTV”? Honestly, save yourself some money and sit on your own couch in front of …

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Music to my ears

By Rebecca on Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

When I listen to music, I like to envision the type of spinning workout I would do during that song. Not every song, just certain ones. I add those songs to my “spinning mix” in hopes that one day I’ll be leading a class. Right now, I think I’ve got …

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For Active Girls

By Rebecca on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

What “active girl” hasn’t wished she could pee standing up?

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Cause everyone needs a wearable towel

By Rebecca on Monday, August 17th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl


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Damn it feels good to be a gangster

By Rebecca on Friday, August 14th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

I’m pretty sure I’m in a scene from Office Space.Only in this case, I didn’t find a way to make money off the system and quit my job. Instead, I just decide on a whim to get out of town. Hubby did his ride tonight so that we can leave bright and earl…

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Ah, the suburbs

By Rebecca on Friday, August 14th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl


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quickie running report

By Rebecca on Thursday, August 13th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

Happy to report that I’ve been running again. My friend is training for the Army 10 miler, so we meet weekly after work for a run. She is a fast runner but is pushing her adorable 8 month old in the jogging stroller which evens us out a bit to a simi…

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Film Suggestion

By Rebecca on Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

Have you seen this yet?

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that was no routine check up

By Rebecca on Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

The last time I got my teeth checked, the hygienist noted that I was due for an updated set of X-rays. And now I am being billed nearly $200 for those “standard” x-rays that should be covered 100% by my insurance plan.So I’ve come to the conclusion …

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Like Joe Frazier

By Rebecca on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

During triathlons, I feel like the dude in lane #4 in heat 1:Is it possible to ever get over the nerves and go from lane 4 to lane 1-3**?(I know I CAN swim like them in the pool.)

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Combating addiction through triathlon

By Rebecca on Friday, June 5th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

Former drug addicts find new fixation on triathlonsStory Highlights New Jersey man finds solace in exercise after spending youth on drugs Eddie Freas now member of group that advocates physical fitness in place of drugs Freas competes in Ironman and al…

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Air Force Classic

By Rebecca on Sunday, May 31st, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

Just a couple pics I took today for your biking pleasureCheck out this smile:More pics will be shared by Adam

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Star struck

By Rebecca on Thursday, May 14th, 2009 in Scurry & Whirl

i was too busy interviewing** celebrities to take lots of pictures but here are a few from tonight’s World Premiere at the Air and Space Museum of Night at the Museum: Battle of the SmithsonianSetting UpOwen Wilson talking to pressVery funny Ricky Gerv…

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