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Summer is for sure in full swing here in Columbus! My favorite season for many reasons…but WOW is it hot and humid! I seriously don’t want to complain as I was wishing for this all winter long. We have hit a huge temp spike, like heat advisories on the daily.
Running and tennis early mornings to beat the heat as much as I can…waking up in the 70s/80s there really is no beating the heat. Hydrating, hydrating, hydrating and finding all the ways to stay cool and comfortable. This may for sure be the season of the sundress for me.
Welcoming the sunshine, blue skies, and green grass. I hope we cool off just a bit so patio days and nights can become a regular everyday event.
RACE RECAP
FIRST EVER-9.71k THE RACE
LOVE that M3SSPORTS continues creating new events and partnering with Columbus favs.
This was a super fun expereince with 97.1 THE FAN! Best part-seeing my favorite humans…seriously the best part of every race! Loved the location and the fun START and FINISH atmosphere.
The course was great with some shade, which was a gift! Temps were high, like really high. Made for a hot and humid run-welcome summer!
I felt strong for the first half of 6.02ish and then the heat hIt. Holy Moly! Listened to my body-fueled and slowed accordingly.
I had no expectations for this race and even with the crazy heat I finished happy! The whole point, right? I GET TO DO THIS!
The FINISH LINE of course offered chilled bottled water, bagels and the BEST PART-COLD WET TOWELS!!
What a fun and successful FIRST 9.71k THE RACE! EXCITED FOR NEXT YEAR!
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SQWINCHER SQWEEZE FREEZE POPS-Summer training GAME CHANGER!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these! They are special-freeze pops with ELECTROLYTES! Perfect refuel/cool down after a hot, steamy workout. There are a ton of flavors and all of them are super yummy! I buy them in bulk from AMAZON, I think last time I ordered a box of 50. They were a huge hit when Marin was in high school after tennis practice. I have also taken them to MIT for a post long run treat.
NEURO ENERGY AND FOCUS GUM-I can’t take credit for finding this fav. Marc found it and suggested we order it. BEST suggestion! It is amazing and super helpful when I need an extra energy boost as well as extra focus. It also helps with anxiety. The benefits are great. I have used it a few times during races. I have noticed a difference in pre-race anxiety. My energy during the race has increased. Flavor lasts a while too!
With this early summer heatwave I have been looking for light and easy dinner ideas. Usually a protein with a light veggie side or salad. Found this light and fresh salad that the kids really enjoyed as did I! We use a ton of recipes from SKINNYTASTE and this one is chefs kiss!
Framed photos are my thing. They have been my thing since I was young. My bedroom, always covered in them. Placed in a visually pleasing way.
When Marc and I were married I made it tradition that we have family photos taken yearly. My parents were divorced when I was very young. Growing up, we had a few formal photos of my Mom, sister, and myself. However, I don’t think we had any of my Dad, Stepmom, and sister taken. I have memories of going to friends homes and seeing walls covered in formal family photos and always admired them. In the 80’s, not many families experienced divorce. Seeing those photos, and not seeing them in my home, touched me.
I knew as Marc and I built our life, our family together. I wanted those photos. I wanted that wall. I wanted to see our story in our home and have our children understand the importance of it.
This photo gallery has moved from wall to wall to wall. We have grown and changed as has our home decor. Here it is as it is right now. There are more photos to add, more story to tell. I am very proud of us, of the FAB FOUR we are. I love being able to see our story every time I enter and exit our home. Marc and I have built something special. Together, we created our family. These photos are the heart of our life and our home.
Think of your delivery people, your landscapers etc this summer. Offer them water and even snacks to help keep them cool and hydrated as they work. Something not required but appreciated. Care for them as they are caring for you. Super simple, right? Usually it’s the simple things that mean the most.
With the 4th of July a week away it is time to start planning!! RED, WHITE AND BLUE-tried and true! What are your plans? Parade watching and BBQ-ing are always top on our list!
Since childhood this day has been as big as Christmas. Parade watchers placing their chairs on the route days even weeks before. Outfits for the day created weeks ahead so we are all STARS AND STRIPES. Planning our morning breakfast that would fit in our red wagon for safe travel down to the parade. BBQ and sides post parade lunch which always flowed into dinner. Gathering Firework watching essentials-blankets, glow bracelets/necklaces etc and heading to find our just right spot.
I absolutely LOVE it all-excited for this year. Celebrating our freedom is a special kind of celebration. HAPPY 4TH ALL!!
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26 years ago Marc and I celebrated our wedding day. 6/5/99. A day that was simply magical. A day we had planned for and patiently waited for, for two years. It was everything we wished for, my Mom made it all happen for us. For that, I am forever grateful for the fairy tale gift.
That day ran just as it should have, everything was just as we planned…until a guest hugged me at the reception. It was after dinner, during dancing. Holding a glass of wine, the guest hugged me. The bottom of her glass hit my shoulder. With an instant I felt the wine drip onto my hand. I knew it was on my dress. I did not react, as I knew that would be the story of the day. I went to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. A stream of red wine was literally down the side of my dress.
In that moment I had two choices. I could cry and be upset about it. Alternatively, I could head out to the dance floor and live out my best wedding life with my new husband. I chose to dance. At that point all the wedding things had been done, who cares what my dress looked like? I didn’t, which honestly at that point in my life was totally surprising. I will never forget dancing my heart out in the sculpture garden at the Columbus Museum of Art that early summer evening. The live band and vocalist were on fire, our guests were celebrating, glasses clinking, late evening snacks were being eaten…that moment in time is what sticks in my memory. I can transport myself back to that night with all my senses. The wine on my gown-a story but not what plays out in my head. To this day, the guest that hugged me has no idea the spill even happened. That is the way I wanted it then and now.
A lesson from my red wine experience. You can cry or you can dance. It is your choice.
What is your WHY? Do you have a WHY? What makes you get up and get moving? My movement routine has become apart of my everyday world. I get up, get ready, fuel and head out to the gym, the road or the tennis courts. I really don’t even think about it much anymore. It is just what I do. Are there days I skip? Yep. When life feels full and my head knows starting with the hard things first would serve my anxiety better-I skip. Are there days that I don’t want to get up early? Yep. That is when I dig deep and pull myself out of bed. I know I need movement the most in those moments.
My WHY is layered.
1. ME-this movement is for ME. In order to fill others buckets my bucket needs to fill first.
2. MODELING-this movement models healthy behaviors to my children. Just talking about healthy living isn’t good enough. Following through with my actions is what makes what I say have weight. It builds trust. It creates a path to follow.
3. TRAINING – I focus on keeping my body at a level where the athlete in me can continue to compete. This allows me to compete in whatever way I want. In whatever way I want. Keeping injuries at bay and giving my body movement life as I age.
Your WHY the most important part of consistency and growth. Of pushing through when the excuses come, your WHY is your base. Know your WHY and come back to it as much as you need to.
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I bought this clutch for Marin’s high school graduation two years ago. Milestone moments always bring out the super sentimental side to me. I plan what I am wearing to an event head to toe with true intention. For graduation, I wanted our loved ones who couldn’t be there represented. Sharing in Marin’s accomplishment. Accessories seem to be the spot where I carry out this intention with detail. I wore jewelry my Mom gave me, as well as my Aunt and Uncle. I wanted my bag, what I carried to represent Marin. Yep, this bag was simply perfect, a tennis racket on the front, how fitting! Have been using it every spring/summer since. It also has a gold chain strap which is great for cross body wear. I have received many compliments when I carry it. LISI LERCH offers so many super cute handbags. They are perfect for this summer season and beyond! Looking for my next bag as we speak!
ALL THE DRESSES AND MORE! This online shop has been a fav of mine for years! I have so many dresses from this spot, as well as sweaters etc. Super affordable, ships quickly and for me sizing has been pretty spot on. Quality is great and style is chefs kiss! I am still a lover of the typical preppy brands but this shop is a go to…there is always a piece that catches my eye!
This brand is our fam fav! Costco usually sells it in bulk which is amazing! Also, love the stick option they have…I struggle with sunscreening my face when running/tennis. With spray and even sometimes with cream, sweat drips from my forehead. Then the sunscreen ends up in my eyes, which totally sucks. This brand is a winner, in all the ways.
Dipping my toe back into meal planning and cooking dinner this week. Hopped onto my foodnetwrok.com account and found a recipe I saved that looked yummy and easy to make.
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH LINGUINI BY TYLER FLORENCE
Prepping the recipe was easy with minimal ingredients. We had a bag of frozen shrimp which I took into consideration when planning this meal. I paired the linguini with steamed French cut green beans. Light and fresh.
This recipe made a large amount-perfect for leftovers! This dinner was a hit, loved by all. Will be for sure making it again!
Now that the painting in the living room is complete the fun truly begins! Accessorizing a space is my fav! It is where my conceptual and creative genius thrives. I love building looks on bookcases that have feeling, that are textured and have depth. Many times the space is a moving work in progress. The first time I style, it probably will not be the last. My eyes see it differently a day later. I may find something else I didn’t think of the first time. I will change the look around a bit. I use items that have great meaning to me and my family-things that have been passed down to me. Will then mix them with new things, inexpensive things. My style is never one or the other-I create feeling with blending it all.
Skipping back to the NAPKIN from the May 15 blog. I forgot one little detail that I learned from Aunt Peg. Where do you place your napkin when you have to get up from the table? Have you ever really thought about this? I don’t think many people do…I think it is a quick and non thought about action. Well…per Aunt Peg etiquette there is a just right way to do it. When you leave the table, place your napkin on your chair. Weird, right? I don’t really remember the reason. My guess is it’s right there for you to place back into your lap when you return. When you are completely finished with your meal, place your napkin on the table. It should be next to your plate for the server to clear.
Celebrating this summer season can be so simple and easy! Especially with kiddos! I remember so many summer days spent outside in our backyard. We did many outings to the pool, to parks, movies, the zoo etc. However, some of the best days were celebrated in our yard. I have several fun and easy ideas that I created and used when the kiddos were little. Will be sharing them here over the next few weeks.
When Marin and Tucker were little, we had the best neighbors. They also had kiddos the same ages. Our backyards flowed into each other which lent for a huge play space for all four kids. We purchased big blow up pools and filled them up. Brought out all all kinds of toys, the kids had a ball. Beach towels were laid out in the shade for them to rest and hang. Meanwhile, the parents sat in chairs and enjoyed each other’s company. As I can remember there was always an adult cocktail of the day as well as fashion mags to read…snacks were plentiful for all.
I loved this summer celebration-so simple and fun. Hours and hours of fun! Think big in your memory making this summer. However, don’t forget about the small events that make just as much impact.
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Hello June!! A new month with new possibilities! This is one of my favorite months as summer starts, my favorite season! So ready for all that this season brings, feels like this winter/spring lasted a long time!
Last week was busy! Workouts, tennis, Memorial Tournament, oh and painting!! I am happy to be back this week and not on a ladder painting a high wall. Loved the project and the result but this one was a big project! I loved having a break in it all. Hopping over to Murfield for the Memorial Pro Am last Wednesday was a perfect pause in the painting. Went out with Mari, Tuck and Tuck’s best friend David. We had a blast! Loved seeing the celebrity golfers but really loved seeing my favorite pros out there doing their thing. One aspect of golf I love is the up close view. You get to see the players and their play intimately. This day is now becoming an annual tradition with the kids. I am totally here for it. Memory making at its best.
Race Recap: FORE! MILER-The unofficial kick off to the Memorial Tournament this race never disappoints. I have run it for years and every year it just gets better. This is an evening race, not my fav but I love it none the less. The weather was great, with a little rain as I finished. I ran happy and felt strong for all four miles. The finish was parallel to the 18th green, headed right over to it for some pics after receiving my medal. Oh, and one of the SAWG perks from registering for. this race, a free practice round pass to the tournament!! Seriously, if you love golf, make sure to get moving and put this race on your calendar for next year!
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BANANA BOAT SUMMER COLOR SELF-TANNING LOTION-I have tried several different kinds of self tanner and this one is my fav! Easy to apply, smells amazing, lasts and is under $10!! Easy order on Amazon, click on the link above to check it out.
KIT SCH STRENGTHENING RICE WATER SOLID SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER-So these are brand new to me. I do a lot of blonde highlighting to my hair and heat styling. As a result, it has become brittle. I have experienced a major breakage. Like major. Top of my head, a section seriously is missing. I have no idea when it broke off but it did. So now I am repairing the damage as well as working on regrowth. My stylist is working with me. I have a regimen of hair masks and heat styling spray. I also take biotin supplements and powder collagen. I, of course saw these bars on an IG ad and wondered enough about them I ordered them. LOVE them! They are literally soap bars, easy to use. No clogged bottle top, no missing out on the last little bit left. It’s hard to tell if they are making a difference in terms of growth yet. However, the texture has changed for the better! Again an easy order on Amazon! Click on the link above if you are curious.
Now that our house is in full summer mode we are meal prepping!!! Tuck, Mari and I are working hard to prepare our lunches. Having meals ready to go will make this season flow with ease. Eating healthy, and planning ahead gives us the ability too fuel in the best way possible. One thing needed for meal prep are containers. We have been through several versions of meal prep containers, like several. I think we have finally landed on a version that will work for us this summer. The containers are reusable plastic that can be microwaved and washed in the dishwasher. We were struggling to identify each other’s lunches. As I searched for containers, we found some with different colored bottoms. That was the solution. We each picked a color we liked. Now, once they are created and placed in the fridge for the week, we know who’s is who’s. Easy peasy…I love it when things are color coded and organized especially in the kitchen!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE CONTAINERS WE PURCHASED
THE PROJECT: PAINT THE LIVING ROOM-It has been 13 years since this space received love. Oh my goodness it really needed it! A process this was for sure. Starting with patching ALL the holes, every wall had ton! I let the patching dry for 24 hours, then went back in to sand it out. There was dust everywhere! Painting started, took my time with each wall, baseboard and trim for the first coat. Over the next few days I applied 4 coats! Seriously, four coats! Going from a dark tan to white I expected a few but not four. To be honest, I could probably do a fifth coat in a few spots.
I had some leftover navy blue paint. I used it to paint the outside of the front and back doors a while ago. Used that to make a statement space in our entryway. It is bold, sleek and a great contrast to the white. Also very east coastal, which is the vibe I am going for.
I planned my supplies just right, with rollers, brushes, painter tape and paint. Super proud of myself for that. Had enough white left to paint switch covers and shelves in an antique hutch we have.
The space feels bright, airy and open now, in contrast with the dark “den” like feel of the dark tan. I am using the navy, neutral tans and some gold as accent colors in accessories.
This of course has sparked more projects as our home is a cape cod ranch. One room flows very much into another. First piece to finish in turning the mantel, inside front door and back door from black to navy. This is in process. The hallway off of the entryway will be next. It is brown and cream striped (which I love). I will be keeping the stripes, but they will be going navy and white. The kids bathroom will go from tan and red to some form of the white and navy. And then the kitchen, that will be another big project. Excited for the work to come, but taking a moment to love on the work I have already put in.
With so many celebratory events happening this time of year, gifting is at a high. And with gifting comes the thanking. Showing gratitude to someone for their thoughtfulness is the upmost importance.
My Great Aunt Peg was a stickler for a well written THANK YOU NOTE. There were rules to how it was to be written. There were also rules on the timing of sending the note. You must include a kind first greeting sentence. Then, follow with a thank you. Specifically, describe the gift and how you will use it. Then close with a thoughtful salutation. The timing of the note, the THANK YOU must be written and sent within one week of receiving the gift. She was very serious about that part, very.
Well, times have changed haven’t they? The art of the handwritten note is becoming extinct. I loved using the beautiful stationery. My Mom always had some sort of Crane note cards/paper in her office. I enjoyed using a great pen and writing in my notorious script handwriting.
To be honest, I haven’t written a thank you note on that pretty stationary in ages. My THANK YOUS have come in forms of texts, emails and even dms on social media. I think this is becoming more main stay. I am ok with it. I should be, as I am guilty of it myself. As long as a THANK YOU is said, in no matter the form that is what is important. My Aunt Peg would be in a total tizzy right now if she were reading this, I just know it. It is the thought and the gesture that matters, not the form it is sent in.
Celebrating life’s small things, the glimmers. SUNRISES and SUNSETS. In the summer these everyday occurrences become special events. Waking early, coffee in hand to catch the beauty before the day starts. Making a point to find the sunset, with friends, family and community. Grabbing a blanket to sit on, snacks and even a cocktail to toast the end of a lovely day. In the summer it becomes a place of coming together. You will start to realize these sweet, small and short celebrations will become something you cherish and look forward to. SUNRISES and SUNSETS will become some of your greatest core memories.
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Hanging onto the last days of spring but so looking forward to the summer season! Marked by Memorial Day-the unofficial start of summer. This weekend is THE weekend…all the summer fun kicks off and I am here for it all.
It has felt more like spring here in Columbus the last few weeks. Temps have been in the 60’s with more rain than sunshine. Which makes sense as the Memorial Tournament starts next week. It is well known that rain comes when the tournament starts. Local lore states that the Murfield Village Golf Club was built near Chief Leatherlips grave site. As a result, Leatherlips cursed the Memorial Tournament. The curse is said to be the cause of the rain during this PGA event every year.
I will take the tournament with the rain, love the vibe and feel that comes with the Memorial. Golf has been a part of my life since I was born. It is a family sport on both sides. I have been immersed in it. Being on the course, close to the pros there is nothing like it. Jack Nicklaus knows how to host an event!
Cheers, my friends to all things Memorial Day Weekend!
FOR THE LOVE OF SPORT, FITNESS AND HEALTH
Caparison is the thief of joy. #truth. This has been floating round my mind lately. It is so easy with social media to visually see what others are accomplishing by the minute. What we see is sometimes just the accomplishment, the end result. The highlight reel. The grind and story behind that may not be as visible.
This journey is yours. Your sport, your fitness, your health. It is yours and yours alone…celebrate your steps forward, backward and the in between. Use others journeys and accomplishments as inspiration. Inspiring each other is what it is all about-that is where connection resides.
I find that focusing on what you can do, what you are doing-on the positive shifts your mind frame. Instead of looking at others and wanting what they have, look inward. Create the life you want, keep your joy flowing!
EVENTS TO GET YOU MOVING
THE RACE 9.71k INAUGURAL EVENT!
Event: 9.71k The Race
Date: June 21, 2025
Location: Otterbein University, 180 Center St., Westerville, Ohio 43081
Distance: 9.71k I 5K I 1 Mile
Start Time: 9 a.m.
The 9.71k The Race running and walking event will feature three events: 9.71k Run / Walk (6.03 miles), The Fan 5K Run / Walk (3.1 miles) and the Common Man Mile Walk.
97.1 The Fan hosts such as Mike “Common Man” Ricordati, Jonathan “T-Bone” Smith, Eric Rieser and Tyvis Powell will be at the event.
The 9.71k The Race will be held at Otterbein University, with Start and Finish near the Clements Center.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE
USE CODE: TORREM3S10 FOR 10% OFF YOUR REGISTRATION!
RUN WILD 5K
Event: Run Wild 5K
Date: July 6, 2025
Location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium , 4850 W. Powell Road, Columbus, Ohio 43065
Distance: 5K
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Run For A Reason:
Run Wild directly supports the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s most pressing needs, ensuring exceptional care for the animals who call our Zoo home and enhancing world-class experiences for our guests. From habitat improvements and veterinary care to education programs that inspire the next generation of conservationists, your contributions help sustain our mission every day.
Spectator Registration:
Spectator registration will be available for $25 per person. All event attendees must have either a Participant or Spectator ticket to enter Zoombezi Bay on Event Day. Race participation and spectator tickets include all day admission to Zoombezi Bay and the Columbus Zoo on Sunday, July 6. You will receive an email closer to race day with instructions on how to purchase Spectator tickets. Spectator tickets are limited to 2 per runner and will be available on a first come, first served basis.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR RUN WILD 5K
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MY FAVORITE THINGS
I LOVE this lip balm!!! Have used it for years. I have more than one open at all times. They are all over the house, in each hand bag, in jacket pockets, in my car console etc. Am I the only one?
Just found these on my last trip to Costco. OMG, these are so good!! Love the higher protein, low sugar and only 140 calories. I am a fan!!
IN THE KITCHEN
We always seem to have a few bananas go bad before we can eat them…today we had three. The “just right” amount to make BANANA BREAD! I always say I am going to make the bread but then never do. Today I did, along with Marin! Love having her home from college! The recipe I use is a “church lady” recipe from our church’s old cookbook. It was published around the time Marc and I were married. Church members submitted their favorite recipes. A book was created. It is tried and true. I don’t add walnuts, there is something about nuts in bread I just don’t like.
HOME AND GARDEN
One of my favorite home improvement projects is painting. I think by now I have painted every room in our home at least twice. It is a simple project. You can complete it in a short time which creates a large impact on a space. I am now working on our living room which hasn’t been updated in 13 years! This space has been very “den like”. Very Country French mixed with Ralph Lauren . Dark walls, dark reds, and accents of roosters and pops of blues and whites.
The current color is dated and the walls are in need of care. This space out of them all is the most used there for the most loved. As summer begins, I am ready to create a transformation. It will be light and bright. A more Cape Cod/East Coast feel. Whites, blues and maybe pops of lime green. A space that we can feel cozy and joyful in for the next few years.
Will be sharing more as this project continues here and on my social.
PLEASE AND THANK YOU
Take the time. Take the time to hold a door for someone. To put your grocery cart completely away. To look someone in the eye and say hello. To complement someone. To smile. To say PLEASE and THANK YOU. Take the time to think of others around you and how your actions of kindness can make someone’s day.
Take the time to make the space around you better than it was when you arrived. Un-rack your weights and clean the equipment you use in the gym. Think of the words you use before you use them. Put your phone down when with others-focus on the moment in front of you (this is not so easy these days, for me too)
Etiquette isn’t always about being prim and proper. It is kindness in simple forms.
CELEBRATING BRIGHTLY
Tis the GRAD PARTY season! One of my favorite seasons! Loved creating Marin’s high school Grad Party two years ago. We hosted the celebration in our backyard, it was perfect and just how we wanted to celebrate our girl.
Started the planning early in the year by booking the tent, tables, chairs and linens. We booked these items with a local event company in January. This ensured we had what we needed.
Our theme of course centered around her school colors (royal blue and white) we also incorporated tennis into it all. Under the blue tent were all of Marin’s photos, awards, mementos. We used a vintage tennis ball hopper for guests to place cards and gifts in.
One of my favorite decor items was the series of first day/last day pics. We have been taking these pics every year since Kindergarten. I created side by side pics of each year and printed yard signs on vista print. We then lined them from K-12 in the front yard. They lead all the way past the blue tent in the backyard. You can see them on the left side of the blue tent in the photo below.
We had the celebration catered by a wonderful local caterer…super helpful in all the ways! Cookies were created by one of our favorites bakes by lo…she always does a wonderful job! Our main goal was celebrating Ms. Marin, enjoying the day as hosts as well as spending time with our guests. I can honestly say, we accomplished all of those things! Two years later I look at these pics with so much happiness!
LIVING COLORFULLY
TORRE 🩷
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Well, well, welcome May! Finally we are here, finally we are closer to summer than winter. My heart and truly soul was patiently waiting. Waiting for nature to go from brown to green, for the air to feel warm and the sun to shine more than it didn’t. We have for sure been graced with lots of rainy days, like lots. We are waterlogged here in Columbus. After last summers drought I certainly do not want to dwell on days that are rainy.
Lots of busy this month-proms, graduations, college move-outs, end of school year stuff. In all the wonderful busy take time to look around and soak in the moments you can…it all moves so fast.
My mind has been simmering on so much recently. I have truly only touched upon the story of a female athlete with a little of the rest of life sprinkled in.
MORE THAN SPORT has been ringing deep. So much of my life, like years and years, has truly been spent immersed in LIFESTYLE. My athlete self has been, has gone and has risen again. It is one of my true loves but it is a piece of all my loves and passions.
With this thought, I am widening my vision for torrechadwick. I am keeping my love of sport but also including my passion for LIFESTYLE. I want to expand on the idea of sport/being an athlete to everyday fitness and health. Adding in home, garden, fashion, etiquette, entertaining-LIFESTYLE. Living life colorfully, boldly and brightly.
I will continue my female athlete coaching/mentoring and WALK AND TALKS as a piece of this brand. You can find those details clicking this link.
The new vision of ON THE BLOG is in this post. I am excited to jump into this new, fresh space. I hope you are too!
FOR THE LOVE OF SPORT, FITNESS AND HEALTH
Recovery. Recovery is not my strong suit. I have never been super patient with my body or time post race. In talking with my most amazing Personal Trainer Chistan, I need to be. I need to put great focus and intention into my recovery. As we age, the more we push the more and longer we need to recover. Post CAP CITY HALF this has been my goal.
With the many tools I have at home I spent the last week healing over worked muscles. Foam rolling, massage gun, stretching and above all resting! Except for a tennis lesson I kept my body quiet.
This week feels good, my body is ready to go back to my regular training. We are now in running off season so my miles will be short,fun, and more maintenance than anything. Having a break from training heals the body but for me also gives my mind a moment. Taking the intensity down and giving my athlete brain a chance to recover is super important for my mental health.
EVENTS TO GET YOU MOVING
FORE! MILER PRESENTED BY THE OHIO STATE WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER AND THE JAMES
May 22, 2025
Muirfield Village Golf Club, 5750 Memorial Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43017
4 miles
7 p.m.
The FORE! Miler is a 4-mile road race open to runners and walkers. Finishing on the 18th green. It will kick off the 50th playing of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday.
This year’s Post-Race Party will again be held in the Golden Bear Club. Every runner and walker will receive one complimentary beverage at the party. Participants 21 and over are eligible for a select beer, wine, or signature mixed drink.
Practice Round Tickets
Each race participant receives one (1) complimentary ticket. This ticket is a Good Any Day Practice Round Ticket to the 2025 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday. The complimentary digital ticket is valid for single-day use on Monday, May 26; Tuesday, May 27; or Wednesday, May 28. It will be emailed to you on Friday, May 23 at the same email address to which you registered for the FORE! Miler.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE FORE! MILER
USE CODE:TORREM3S10 FOR 10% OFF YOUR REGISTRATION!
THE RACE 9.71k INAUGURAL EVENT!
Event: 9.71k The Race
Date: June 21, 2025
Location: Otterbein University, 180 Center St., Westerville, Ohio 43081
Distance: 9.71k I 5K I 1 Mile
Start Time: 9 a.m.
The 9.71k The Race running and walking event will feature three events: 9.71k Run / Walk (6.03 miles), The Fan 5K Run / Walk (3.1 miles) and the Common Man Mile Walk.
97.1 The Fan hosts such as Mike “Common Man” Ricordati, Jonathan “T-Bone” Smith, Eric Rieser and Tyvis Powell will be at the event.
The 9.71k The Race will be held at Otterbein University, with Start and Finish near the Clements Center.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE
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MY FAVORITE THINGS
Another level up from ALL THE GEAR! I can’t wait to share more than my favorite running/tennis/athlete items here. This opens it up to seriously all the things and your favorite things too!
IN THE KITCHEN
I am constantly a work in progress in the kitchen. I am a good cook and I enjoy cooking and all things in the kitchen once I start. I truly just do not enjoy the process that gets us to the point of cooking. Meal planning, grocery shopping, the putting away of all the groceries. Ahhhh…it is all a lot too much for me. Marc truly does the majority of this for our family. When the kiddos were little I did do some real cooking from recipes etc…my goal in the time ahead is to get back into some of that. Finding my love for the kitchen again. As I venture into this space, I will share my favorite recipes here. Some are tried and true, dishes Mari and Tuck ask for today. I want to branch out and try new meals. I am eager to explore new treats and snacks. I also want to try your tried and true recipes. With healthy living in mind, I am excited to jump in and find the joy of my kitchen!
HOME AND GARDEN
Have loved interior design since childhood. My room growing up was always visually pleasing and organized. That has continued through my adult life and our home. I have a creative eye, making our house a home over the years has been a joy. I will admit to changing entire rooms around on a whim. Apparently, my Grandmother (my Mom’s Mom) used to do that quite a bit. My Mom always said we were so much alike and would have been as thick as thieves. My Grandmother passed away before I was born.
Gardening and my enjoyment of it came once Marc and I got married and built our house. My Mom was always in our gardens when we were young. She asked my sister and me to join and help her. It was never an interest to us…I remember trips to Lowes and to garden nurseries with her. Those trips were so painful. I could not have been more bored. Many times she would tell me, just wait. Wait until you have your own home, you will then love coming to these spots. OMG was she right!
I am a doer-I will move furniture on my own, paint walls, edge gardens, power wash the house etc. I will do before hiring out. I may not “do” it in “just the right’ way but it’s my way, and it works.
PLEASE AND THANK YOU
I have a vivid memory. I remember sitting at my Mom’s large round dining room table with my Great Aunt Peg. I must have been around 8 years old at the time. Aunt Peg was the quintessential hostess. She was considered “old money” and held onto the thinking that children should be seen and not heard. She spent what I felt were hours around that table with me teaching etiquette essentials. She also taught me etiquette pieces that not many know. I absorbed everything she said. To this day, I find it to be one of the most important lessons I have experienced.
Etiquette, knowing it and practicing it is important. It not only shows self respect but respect and care to the world around us. It can come off rigid and puffed up but ultimately at it’s core is a sign of kindness.
What I know and what I will share is “old school” etiquette. I know much has been updated to flow with where we are in today’s society. I will research and update myself as this piece of the blog develops. For right now, I will share Aunt Peg’s lessons, as she was my etiquette OG.
CELEBRATING BRIGHTLY
This is my happy space! Celebrating all the things! BIG and small…my goodness life itself is a celebration! Events, planning them, creating them, attending them etc have been my jam for a large part of my life. Entertaining and creating memories with humans that hit your heart is bucket filling. Part of events and entertaining is giving those on the receiving end of the experience all the feels. Elevating the celebration with extra personal touches is chefs kiss. It can be easy, inexpensive and simple. Truly it is the thought and effort that counts.
LIVING COLORFULLY
TORRE🩷