2012 history graduate of the University of Minnesota, mostly vegan trail runner, gymnast, hiker, tree-climber, and french bulldog enthusiast.Tumblr (3.0; @runs-on-cupcakes)http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tFx3pFIQBHY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Love the voices of these soulful little girls.</p>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50821315133http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50821315133Sun, 19 May 2013 10:35:46 -0400personallennon and maisyjohnny cashring of fire<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cb210b5d5a7a7b24f711b32bd279c6ba/tumblr_mmwm1cud0A1r67kbgo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/19a3244f6f6b7db0e722b2f8b358ffe0/tumblr_mmwm1cud0A1r67kbgo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2d96055164fa0c14b0790a86b9e64d63/tumblr_mmwm1cud0A1r67kbgo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5b8e0ed65ab606ed681be0caf0d74983/tumblr_mmwm1cud0A1r67kbgo2_r4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://disimba.tumblr.com/post/50692285399/give-me-a-nice-river-lake-a-kayak-an-axe-no">disimba</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Give me a nice river/lake , a kayak, an axe, no cars, no cellphones, peace, quiet, a companion, mother nature and I’m content.</p> </blockquote>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50755371279http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50755371279Sat, 18 May 2013 16:40:18 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/120293d2deecb34eb2d9eea7d01c1666/tumblr_mn0e28k0la1qgm5cxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/05dafa38fd49cd58536a54cb31ada0de/tumblr_mn0e28k0la1qgm5cxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>My race was canceled this morning due to inclement weather. I waited until the worst of it was over and went out on my own run. </p> <p>Unfortunately it was a bit humbling for me. I set out for 6, decided to do 7 about halfway through, and then suddenly hit the wall at 5. I made it a third of a mile further before I gave up and walked home. </p> <p>I know there were a number of things working against me on this run (high humidity, warmer temps, dehydration, and shark week), but I’m still disappointed. Oh well, they can’t all be great I guess.</p>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50750160901http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50750160901Sat, 18 May 2013 15:27:43 -0400runningworkout5.3 milestrail run<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d1505b596f15391c7b85e4f80a36db9e/tumblr_mmxxzvqCMY1qgm5cxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>1 yin yoga class (my mom convinced me to go) and 3 treadmill (yuck) miles last night at Lifetime Fitness. I wasn’t too fond of either activity. The yin yoga class was a little too slow for my liking and after not being on a treadmill for about 6 months, I’d forgotten how horribly boring they are. </p> <p>No run today because I’m racing tomorrow. Happy Friday!</p>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50646627632http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50646627632Fri, 17 May 2013 07:45:31 -0400runningyogaworkout3 miles<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/db0486632410afc0d1c701128577f3da/tumblr_mmv90nxIXC1qgm5cxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/46c937b55777ff26b593e74059b61678/tumblr_mmv90nxIXC1qgm5cxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Grilled fresh veggies, a pale ale, and a young summer sunset with your feet kicked up on the back porch - I feel pretty darn blessed right about now :)</p>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50539701423http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50539701423Wed, 15 May 2013 20:50:46 -0400personalintakenot vegandinnersummer<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2d9358ada9078797f0f7e6c1f9d8c624/tumblr_mmv6ni9I6K1qgm5cxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b00ebb016f16c0b669aa84ee8665075f/tumblr_mmv6ni9I6K1qgm5cxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>3.5 miles after work. The temp was pretty warm compared to what it is on my morning runs, so I took it a little slower and decided to cut it half a mile short. I’ll get used to the heat eventually. </p> <p>In better news, I FINALLY found earbuds that don’t fall out! They are called Yurbuds I think and they are probably my new favorite material possession.</p>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50535796630http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50535796630Wed, 15 May 2013 19:59:42 -0400runningworkout3.5 milestrail run<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/02bab8d37db1c17bd7eb39acea86fd01/tumblr_mmuva6hWdP1qgm5cxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Lunch: strawberries, roasted beets (herbs de Provence and olive oil), saffron rice (made with coconut oil), and veggies mini cuke, grape tomatoes, and sugar peas)</p>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50514568506http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50514568506Wed, 15 May 2013 15:54:06 -0400intakelunchveganbeets<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5e69eb2699931916a7c7eb7814a32b5d/tumblr_mmnqi5y0P41robsa3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://j-wolf-harding.tumblr.com/post/50204667820/reunited">j-wolf-harding</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><em><strong>Reunited!</strong> </em></p> </blockquote>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50495024388http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50495024388Wed, 15 May 2013 09:39:58 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2f4e9021adabecd96a07284c10affcdd/tumblr_mmt6tahc6Q1qgm5cxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/16e49ba86db9cda71e378b2f4a595fb9/tumblr_mmt6tahc6Q1qgm5cxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>My boyfriend’s deployment was canceled about 3 weeks ago. I didn’t start believing it until this past weekend when he told me when he was flying back. </p> <p>Well I just learned today it’s back on again. So I went from the amount of time left on the left, to the amount of time on the right. I’m excited for him, but this just kind of sucks right now.</p>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50448170873http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50448170873Tue, 14 May 2013 18:07:57 -0400personaldeploymentboyfriend<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b80a93ceeca5152e0fca10696c9554cf/tumblr_mmssncHGlf1qgm5cxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Desk lunch: veggies (tomato and mini cukes) with hummus, strawberries, an zucchini noodles with tomato sauce and avocado.</p>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50428309125http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50428309125Tue, 14 May 2013 13:01:59 -0400intakelunchveganspiralizeravocado<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/14777abc706d9a505c36de2eaad284b4/tumblr_mmliagzlzo1rugggco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://runnersclub.tumblr.com/post/50102214401/north-face">runnersclub</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>North Face</p> </blockquote>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50420447701http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50420447701Tue, 14 May 2013 10:18:02 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2f113c8052ff70cea0d75f85e96118ba/tumblr_mmskohwCg31qgm5cxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e91f0811fbb88cfe4bff412bc4dc56fe/tumblr_mmskohwCg31qgm5cxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9d3bff2d89620b5feb19c1672f004e53/tumblr_mmskohwCg31qgm5cxo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>4 trail/road miles through a foggy bog this morning. It’s finally feeling like summer! I got to run in my new running skirt. It’s super comfortable and great for hot weather :)</p>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50420107291http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50420107291Tue, 14 May 2013 10:09:52 -0400meworkoutrunning4 milestrail run<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cd6479ffc3930290106edf9ff5d2cf57/tumblr_mmayw3MeoY1rpb6iso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://thevegetablemarket.tumblr.com/post/50334239642/fresh-vegetables-via-gilt-taste" class="tumblr_blog">thevegetablemarket</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><a href="http://www.gilttaste.com/products/86063777-chef-s-garden-csa-style-seasonal-vegetables-and-herbs" title="Spring Vegetables">Fresh Vegetables via Gilt Taste</a></p></blockquote>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50392306573http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50392306573Mon, 13 May 2013 22:39:45 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/413419a31b0fe355909d453b1bad0fd7/tumblr_mmqqj6knFd1qgm5cxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/65515f45b20593968fdb36b4fbdcd9d4/tumblr_mmqqj6knFd1qgm5cxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Just over 3.5 miles this morning on a new loop I discovered. It’s mostly paved trail, but I still like it better than the road. Plus, it includes a couple challenging uphills. </p> <p>Happy Monday!</p>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50342346173http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50342346173Mon, 13 May 2013 10:21:06 -0400runningworkout3.6 milessunrise<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/51590af952f96e886524bc294d22a8b5/tumblr_mmoyubUsUv1qgm5cxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c2c6a5eeb220142aa6f29d2fe71c84c8/tumblr_mmoyubUsUv1qgm5cxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ef6ecacfa12c87296b67c02f9222c946/tumblr_mmoyubUsUv1qgm5cxo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The bouquet and card I got my mom today</p> <p>Happy Mother’s Day to those of you who have kids of your own! Pet moms count too :)</p>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50262522970http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50262522970Sun, 12 May 2013 11:25:22 -0400personalmothers dayflowers<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PlEDMBeJOP0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://12gahippie.tumblr.com/post/49643059047/in-the-high-country-a-running-film-featuring" class="tumblr_blog">12gahippie</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>In the High Country - a running film featuring Anton Krupicka supported by Ultimate Direction (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlEDMBeJOP0&feature=share">ultimatedirection</a>)</p></blockquote>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50222106031http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50222106031Sat, 11 May 2013 23:41:24 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/55e0c462ac2b979c3bf63087124dc03d/tumblr_mft9f34Pfr1qac67ro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://benmckamey.tumblr.com/post/39153313940/fireflies-at-night-location-little-river-great" class="tumblr_blog">benmckamey</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Fireflies at Night</p> <p>Location: Little River, Great Smoky Mountains</p> <p>Nikon D90 + Adobe Lightroom</p></blockquote>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50221610517http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50221610517Sat, 11 May 2013 23:34:27 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3296b4c4efffe9317ac88824b9defe18/tumblr_mlzdd6u0As1qac67ro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8ce216ecd4c30db74d6000e8fb8206db/tumblr_mlzdd6u0As1qac67ro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7c3ad1bc667a78ca99437d2e2519a041/tumblr_mlzdd6u0As1qac67ro3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a href="http://benmckamey.tumblr.com/post/49115685440/trail-run-in-the-rain-croft-state-park" class="tumblr_blog">benmckamey</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Trail Run in the rain: Croft State Park, Spartanburg SC</p></blockquote>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50221019321http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50221019321Sat, 11 May 2013 23:26:16 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/48af7c91f6c041026f5c680659d0d9d7/tumblr_mmca3oeh9K1qac67ro5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/73ace39554b756305ba8cda997d3e132/tumblr_mmca3oeh9K1qac67ro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/80880d8214a6de6e91db8d9ef0a312f7/tumblr_mmca3oeh9K1qac67ro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/854d639f0ccf6706d2899e6ecff65d01/tumblr_mmca3oeh9K1qac67ro4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/515eed1f0e837d4446bd6592d354b0b1/tumblr_mmca3oeh9K1qac67ro3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a href="http://benmckamey.tumblr.com/post/49707009772/and-if-the-creek-dont-rise-a-rainy-trail-run" class="tumblr_blog">benmckamey</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><strong>…and if the creek don’t rise…</strong></p> <p>A rainy trail run on Spartanburg’s Cottonwood Trail.  </p> <p>©Benjamin McKamey</p></blockquote>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50220949683http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50220949683Sat, 11 May 2013 23:25:18 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2afe3ebcbfa3ad2f694ad618aeefec63/tumblr_mmntcaYXpX1qgm5cxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c05e3801ba6550f3c2cb252608ab8c3f/tumblr_mmntcaYXpX1qgm5cxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0b8012768f2514d138c9a1ad0d1dc541/tumblr_mmntcaYXpX1qgm5cxo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1a430ae9f88eb6af4f7e2e5de721bdac/tumblr_mmntcaYXpX1qgm5cxo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>“Ran” the Rave Run 5k with a girlfriend last night. She’s not a runner so we walked about 90% of it. It was still a fun event though. </p> <p>Ran 6 trail miles this morning at an easy pace. Then hiked around the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with the ladies in my family as a sort of Mother’s Day celebration for my grandma. </p> <p>Finished the afternoon in a pile of 4 week old golden retriever puppies! I was in puppy heaven.</p> <p>Great day so far, but it’s time for a nap :)</p>http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50208701256http://runs-on-cupcakes.tumblr.com/post/50208701256Sat, 11 May 2013 20:28:57 -0400mepersonalrunningworkout5k6 miles