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What’s Opening at The Park in Berkeley Heights: A Local’s Running Guide

What’s Opening at The …

November 12, 2026 by Lara Leave a Comment

Run for Doughnuts: Our First Montclair Doughnut Run (and My Daughter’s First Race Ever)

Run for Doughnuts: Our First …

November 11, 2026 by Lara Leave a Comment

The Best Fall Coffee Drinks in New Jersey, According to My Bucket List

The Best Fall Coffee Drinks in …

November 9, 2026 by Lara Leave a Comment

The Best Local Races in New Jersey for Every Kind of Runner

The Best Local Races in New …

November 7, 2026 by Lara Leave a Comment

Berkeley Heights Gobble & Go 5K: Why Our Thanksgiving Starts at a Start Line

Berkeley Heights Gobble & …

November 6, 2026 by Lara Leave a Comment

Rainy day summer faves

Rainy day summer faves

August 28, 2026 by Lara Leave a Comment

London Marathon Training: The final stretch, the big why, and a little help needed

London Marathon Training: The …

March 23, 2026 by Lara Leave a Comment

Math, mud, and a bit of magic at Liberty Science Center’s Pi Day Weekend

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March 15, 2026 by Lara Leave a Comment

Half marathon PR in the middle of marathon training — and a few lessons for London

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March 9, 2026 by Lara Leave a Comment

Three New Tattoos, One NJ Artist: My Search for the Perfect Tiny Tattoo in New Jersey

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January 28, 2026 by Lara Leave a Comment

How I Improved Dry, Aging Skin at 46: A Full Pareva Product Review

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January 18, 2026 by Lara Leave a Comment

Carb loading + recovery in Berlin

Carb loading + recovery in Berlin

December 9, 2025 by Lara Leave a Comment

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