• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • about
  • Pug Partners
  • contact/pr
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Runs With Pugs

ok, the pugs don't run, but we do

  • race reports
  • Travel
  • Recipes
  • Link Ups
  • instagram Landing Page

The Latest

january runfessions: staying in focus

race report: resolution run 5k {1.14.23}

we are off to a strong start

You are here: Home / Uncategorized / friday five: free choice

friday five: free choice

February 27, 2015      34 Comments

I am linking up for Friday Five, hosted by three amazing DC area bloggers:Mary at Mar On the Run, Cynthia at You Signed Up For What?! and Courtney from Eat Pray Run, DC.  Feel free to join the fun with your own Friday Five post and be sure to visit the other blogs on the linkup!

DC_linkup

 

This week, the topic is Free Choice, and so I’m going to go with Five Places I Want To Visit in the United States.

I’m kind of in a travel mood.

1. Seattle

I’m an East Coast girl, born and raised. I’ve ventured out to the other side of the country for a few trips (LA, San Francisco and Las Vegas, namely), but I feel like I’m missing out on a lot.

800px-Seattle_Skyline_From_Kerry_Park
source

 

2. Albuquerque

Specifically, The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

ABF-189
source

I think it would be amazing to see all the hot air balloons over the gorgeous midwestern landscape. Plus, we have family in that area and it would be nice to visit.

3. Alaska

Whales and glaciers. That is all.

Killer_Whales_and_a_Glacier
“Killer Whales and a Glacier” by Rennett Stowe – Flickr: Killer Whales and a Glacier. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons –

 

4. Arizona

Obviously, the Grand Canyon. Living in Florida, the idea of so much desert and so many mountains is just unfathomable to me. I imagine I could spend a week out there with my camera, snapping away.

 

Screen Shot 2015-02-27 at 11.00.29 AM
source

 

5. Yellowstone National Park

Not much of a camper, but again, this kind of natural beauty is worth seeing at least once in a lifetime.

castle_geyser_yellowstone_national_park_wyoming_usa_photo_wiki
source

What are five places you would like to visit in the US?

Any places I should  add to my list?

Join the link up! Answer in the comments or create a Friday Five post of your own!

 

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Darlene says

    February 27, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    Hawaii, Alaska, Sedona, Nashville, San Francisco and more…
    Darlene recently posted…Runfessions FebruaryMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      February 28, 2015 at 6:22 pm

      There are so many! We have been to Maui and SF and both are so gorgeous.

      Reply
  2. Amy @ Mama Running for God says

    February 27, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    You have all my places on your list, but I also want to go to San Fransisco (Golden Gate bridge), Niagra Falls, Arches National Park (Utah), and the Black Hills of South Dakota. I’d also love to go to Forks, WA (yes, I’m a Twilight Fanatic lol)
    Amy @ Mama Running for God recently posted…Friday FiveMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      February 28, 2015 at 6:23 pm

      LOL! Forks did look pretty in the movie. I’m fairly sure there aren’t any vampires, though LOL!

      Reply
  3. Angie says

    February 27, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    Pacific Northwest, Maine, Washington, D.C., Alaska are on my list. I would love to visit all 50 states.
    Angie recently posted…That time I ran a marathon and my legs hated me for itMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      February 28, 2015 at 6:23 pm

      I’m sure there’s something beautiful about each of the 50. I love traveling but it seems like I’ll never have enough time to make it to every place I want to go. DC is amazing. And it’s so great for kids.

      Reply
  4. jan says

    February 28, 2015 at 1:54 am

    I’ve been to Seattle. It’s my favorite city ever. A close second place is Chicago. Have you been? There are so many things to do there and such a great variety of food! And great museums! And shopping! and the lake! 🙂 Yellowstone I’ve been to as well, and it’s not really high up on my loves. I feel like if you’ve seen the pics you’ve sort of already been there. Maybe I’m just weird that way.
    jan recently posted…CraftsMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      February 28, 2015 at 6:30 pm

      I have been to Chicago, and I love it. It had such a great vibe and it’s definitely one of the cities I could see myself living.

      That’s interesting about Yellowstone. I really have no basis of comparison. I have never seen ANYTHING like some of the sights in the midwest and it seems like it would be pretty cool. Not weird of you at all. We all like different things, so it’s nice to hear feedback.

      Reply
  5. Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

    February 28, 2015 at 3:19 am

    seattle is delightful! you should definitely make your way out there!!
    Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…Five Things I Will Miss About WinterMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      February 28, 2015 at 6:31 pm

      I really want to! I mean, the idea of gray skies and rain isn’t super appealing, but it would be something so different for me. And apparently the food and the vibe is incredible.

      Reply
  6. Lindsey says

    February 28, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Seattle is on my list of places to visit, too! 🙂
    Lindsey recently posted…Friday 5: Races to RunMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      February 28, 2015 at 6:37 pm

      It’s supposed to be gorgeous!

      Reply
  7. Karen @karenlovestorun says

    February 28, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    My husband and I love to travel to National Parks. Yellowstone is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been and I can’t wait to go back! It’s 100% worth all the travel involved to get there. The Grand Canyon is also amazing 🙂
    Karen @karenlovestorun
    Karen @karenlovestorun recently posted…Friday Five 2/27: Fitness Wish ListMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      February 28, 2015 at 6:43 pm

      I have only been to a couple of national parks. And a couple of state parks. It’s probably something we should try to do more, but there aren’t too many near us and we always end up at other locations. Definitely something for us to keep in mind for future travel.

      Reply
  8. Mary says

    February 28, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    Great choices! Seattle is on my must see list, too! Actually anywhere in the Pacific Northwest! Since you love to run check out the Half marathon series in the national parks. http://www.yellowstonehalfmarathon.com
    Mary recently posted…Tips for Running Your Best Boston MarathonMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      February 28, 2015 at 6:45 pm

      Oh, wow! Check that out! I would probably completely lose it in a race out west. I am so not equipped for the elevations! But, you never know til you try, right? Thanks for the tip!

      Reply
  9. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    February 28, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    I love Seattle, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon. You definitely need to add Southern Utah – Zion, Bryce, Arches – all gorgeous places. You and your camera would love it there!
    Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…Five Reasons I Love Doing My Business TaxesMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      February 28, 2015 at 6:46 pm

      There are so many! Thanks for the recommendations! I will definitely have to do more research!

      Reply
  10. Mary Beth Jackson says

    February 28, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    I would love to go to Seattle too! Something about it 🙂 Arizona was a ton of fun last December so I definitely recommend that! Nice to see you today!
    Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…My day as a runDisney volunteer !My Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 1, 2015 at 1:41 am

      Exactly! Something about it!

      I loved seeing your smiling face at that start line today! I’m so glad it was a great race and that you are back in the game! <3

      Reply
  11. HoHo Runs says

    March 1, 2015 at 12:43 am

    Yes to all of these. Born and raised in the South, I’ve travelled the eastern US quite a bit. My western travels are lacking!
    HoHo Runs recently posted…Runfessions – February 2015 EditionMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 1, 2015 at 1:57 am

      It’s really hard to break out of the comfort zone. We’ve really never done a “winter” vacation, as in going somewhere with snow on purpose. It’s about time to start branching out.

      Reply
  12. Coco says

    March 1, 2015 at 2:59 am

    Great list! I have not been to Seattle, Albequerque or Alaska. We went to Niagara Falls last year and I would add that to your list. 🙂

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 1, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      Will do! I imagine that can be very beautiful, too!

      Reply
  13. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    March 1, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    Alaska is def on my list! We keep talking about doing a cruise with the kids but sounds like June is the time to go and we haven’t been able to figure that out yet. It looks beautiful though
    Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…5 Reasons To Try A TriMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 1, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      I would agree that a cruise in June would be the way to go. I don’t love cruises so that’s one of the reasons it hasn’t been on the radar. My mom really wants to go too. Maybe it would be a great mother-daughter vacation 🙂

      Reply
  14. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    March 2, 2015 at 12:44 am

    Mine would be:
    1. NYC
    2. Chicago
    3. Seattle
    4. San Diego
    5. Grand Canyon (Rim to Rim)
    Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted…What I’m Training For…The Next Race UpMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 2, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      San Diego is so pretty!

      Reply
  15. Jennifer says

    March 2, 2015 at 8:54 am

    This is a fun post! I LOVE Seattle. Ok five US city/states that I would like to visit, but never have:
    (1) Alaska (will go in August)
    (2) Portland
    (3) Chicago
    (4) Albuquerque
    (5) Savannah
    Jennifer recently posted…Friday Five – I Signed Up for a TriathlonMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 2, 2015 at 7:34 pm

      Oh, you have to go to Savannah! It’s amazing!

      Reply
  16. Lara @ Uptite Mamas says

    March 2, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Yes! All of those things. I totally agree with you. I also want to see the Northern Lights!
    Lara @ Uptite Mamas recently posted…Weekend Update – Let the Dance Season BeginMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 2, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      Oh, yeah! Those too!

      Reply
  17. April @ RunTheGreatWideSomewhere says

    March 4, 2015 at 1:11 am

    YES! on all of those. Before Eli was born, when Alex was in fifth grade, we took a three week car trip from Florida, through Louisiana, Texas and lots of other states to get to Arizona. We did the north rim and the south rim of the Grand Canyon and stayed for a few days at both. Driving through that scenery is breathtaking! I really want to do a rim to rim hike at the Grand Canyon when Eli gets a little older. Great post!

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 4, 2015 at 1:53 am

      Thanks! It’s definitely easier with an older child, I would think! I am terrified to make the cross country flight with a 6 year old!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

well, hello there…

bio
Welcome to Runs With Pugs. My name is Jenn and this is the story of my love affair with running and finding myself through fitness. From C25K to marathon, from triathlon to SUP, from broken leg to the recovery journey... I'm sharing it all. I'm a wife and mother of one, living in NE Florida, in love with travel, adventure, and food. Oh. We have pugs and a hedgehog, too. Thank you for joining us! We're glad to have you along for the ride!
Follow on Bloglovin


Save 25% on your ROADiD order here

Pinterest

find what you’re looking for

recently

  • january runfessions: staying in focus
  • race report: resolution run 5k {1.14.23}
  • we are off to a strong start
  • 5 things that motivate me to run
  • how to set running goals worth sticking to

Facebook Likes

archives

Footer

disclaimer

I am not a doctor or medical professional, nor do I play one on the internet. This blog reflects my personal experiences on my own fitness and running journey, and the processes that work for me. Before you begin any exercise regiment, please consult your physician.
In flight? You know it! I’m adjusting my schedu In flight? You know it!

I’m adjusting my schedule a little bit. Right now, I just can’t get up as early as I would like, but that’s ok. Things can be shuffled and rearranged.

Additionally, I rescued a big dog this morning with another neighbor. I heard galloping behind me as I was heading home and was almost tackled by a huge doodle-type. Between us, we were able to call the microchip service and get his address and she went to notify the owner. He wasn’t a good walker and he even knocked me down (very slowly and dramatically) while I held him and waited. He is home safe and sound and I’m wondering how many people carry leashes with them on the run just in case this happens. This is my second rescue in a few weeks. It’s becoming a thing.

Any plans this weekend? Any dog rescues while running?
Couldn’t be easier to get out the door! Drop a Couldn’t be easier to get out the door!

Drop a 🫶🏻 if you have experienced this!

#Running #pugs #pugproblems #pugsofinstagram  #cutepugsonly #puglovers #RunChat #Training #FitMom #RunnerMom #FitnessBlogger #RunnersOfInstagram #RunningBlogger #SRTT #FitAfter40 #WomensRunningCommunity #RunningCommunity #GoalDigger #HoneyStingerHive #TeamRoadID #GoodrFlamboyance #ShareTheSpark #SkirtSports #MomentumJewelry #LeagueOfgarmin #BeatYesterday #RunHappy #RunJax
“Keep good company, read good books, love good t “Keep good company, read good books, love good things, and cultivate soul and body as faithfully as you can.”— Louisa May Alcott

Today’s cultivation brought to you by some windy miles. I started a little later than i wanted, but tomorrow’s another day.

#Running #streakingwiththecoolkids
Hi. It’s me. It’s been a few days, but I’m g Hi. It’s me. It’s been a few days, but I’m glad to be back. Running is on the back burner for the moment, but I’m still getting some fresh air and walking miles, and that is keeping me grounded. 

 “Remember, rainbows have never been attracted to cloudless days. They only follow the storms.”― Richelle E. Goodrich

#Running #streakingwiththecoolkids
Yesterday was a long and emotional day. I did walk Yesterday was a long and emotional day. I did walk but I didn’t post. I’m still just mentally drained, but I got up today and tried to make a strong start of it.

It was a challenge but I got it done.

Anyone else just forging ahead as needed? We’ve got this!

#Running #streakingwiththecoolkids
Sassy conversation heart ❤️ earrings that say Sassy conversation heart ❤️ earrings that say “TACOS”? Be still, my heart!

$12 each.

RED / WHITE / HOT PINK / BLUSH

TACOS / CAKE / BE WINE / XOXO / LOVE / KISS ME / BE MINE 

#ragecraft #craftersgonnacraft #polymerclay #clayearrings #conversationhearts #valentinesday #galentinesday #polymerclayearrings #small #womanownedbusiness
It makes me happy! How about you? #Running #in It makes me happy! How about you?

#Running 

 #injuryRecovery #RunChat #Training #FitMom #RunnerMom #FitnessBlogger #RunnersOfInstagram #RunningBlogger #SRTT #FitAfter40 #WomensRunningCommunity #RunningCommunity #GoalDigger #HoneyStingerHive #TeamRoadID #GoodrFlamboyance #ShareTheSpark #SkirtSports #MomentumJewelry #BalegaImpi #LeagueOfgarmin #BeatYesterday #RunHappy #BDRAmbassador #RunJax
Before the day gets away from me, can we give it u Before the day gets away from me, can we give it up for #MedalMonday? 

Here’s to the first medal of the year! And here’s to so many more!

Did you race this weekend?

#Running
Baby, it’s cold 🥶 outside! Peep that frost! Baby, it’s cold 🥶 outside!

Peep that frost!

Solid five miles this morning. I just started the strength training plan I won from @kimrunsthemitten so I was a little sore but I think the frosty air was good for my muscles. 

It’s promising to be a pretty day so fingers crossed for more outdoors time!

How are you honoring this day?

#Running #streakingwiththecoolkids
It’s a beautiful weekend for the #staugfilmfest! It’s a beautiful weekend for the #staugfilmfest! We saw @tiger24film, presented by @staugalligatorfarm at the Lewis Auditorium, and it was truly an incredible and thought provoking documentary on the tenuous balance between wild animals in their natural habitat, humans, and the consequences that occur when the two come together. 

There is still plenty of time to check out screenings at three locations this afternoon and evening! Visit https://www.staugfilmfest.com for ticket details!

#firstcoastfavorites #locallove #staugalligatorfarm #filmfestival #thingstodostaugustine #totallystaugustine #stamom #staugfilmfestival #lewisauditorium #ancientcity #oldcitystaugustine #flaglercollege #filmfest #independentfilm

Copyright © 2023 · Wordpress Theme by Hello Yay!