Liebster Award!

April 12, 2014
Great news, friends! Fellow blogger and Clevelander Jessica at Anchored in CLE nominated me for the Liebster Award! What is the Liebster Award, you ask?



Liebster Award: an online award for bloggers, given by bloggers. It’s a great way to find new blogs to follow as well as promote new bloggers.
There are actually a ton of different rules and regulations, which I was unaware of up until this point to be perfectly honest, but in general the rules are:
  • Thank the blogger who presented the award and link back to their blog.
  • Answer the 10 questions the blogger asked of you.
  • Nominate 10 different bloggers.
  • Ask 10 different questions to the nominees.
Let me be clear: normally I would pass on such an endeavor. I decided to go forward, however, and answer some questions and nominate some good people. It’s kind of like a pay-it-forward deal. As a blogger, traffic is important — but so is reading what others have to say. And by following the chain and completing my Liebster duties, I get to check out new blogs that I otherwise would have missed. And let me tell you, this comes in handy when you’re training for a half marathon or longer race. Us bloggers? We share training schedules, advice, and nutrition tips. 
So read on, my friends. And for those of you nominated, pay-it-forward. It’s actually kinda fun.
My answers to the 10 questions I received from Jessica

1. What is the meaning behind your blog name (if there is one)? 

My blog title is based on a silly song called “Happiness Runs” that we used to sing at camp. It always puts a smile on my face, and it’s a fun song to teach to my kids (it has hand gestures as well). I also like Jackson Brown so it seemed like a nice compromise. ☺ 

2. Where are you from, and what is your favorite part about your city? 

Cleveland. I love the diversity and I love the food. So many local places to choose from, so little time! 

3. What is your favorite guilty pleasure? 

Chocolate ice cream. Or salted caramel ice cream. Both from Mitchell’s. (If you’re ever in CLE, Mitchell’s ice cream is a must.)

4. What are 3 items you absolutely CANNOT live without? 

My laptop, coffee, and my running shoes. And my kids. And my husband. I’ve passed three, haven’t I?  

5. What is your favorite hobby (besides blogging)? 

Running. And probably shopping even though I don’t want to admit it. 

6. What is your favorite thing to drink? 

Water and coffee! 

7. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? 

Australia. 

8. What is an organization or cause you love/support? 

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, LIVESTRONG, and Girls On the Run. 

9. What event/moment/person/etc has had the most impact on your life so far? 

This question is an entire blog post in itself. I really can’t truthfully answer this! I think my experience as a camper in the north woods of Wisconsin certainly had a huge impact on my life. It shaped who I am today. 

10. To date, link you favorite blog post you have written: 
My Livestrong Girl series is my favorite. Here’s the first one: https://runningonhappy.com/2011/05/im-livestrong-girl.html
Thanks, Jess, for sending me the Liebster award! I can’t wait to check out the other blogs you posted. Now it’s my turn to nominate. Ladies and gentleman…

And the nominees are (drum roll, please…):

Courtney ~ Running for Cupcakes 

Laura ~ Scribbles & Sass 

Jeremy ~ Confessions of an Amateur Athlete 

Lauren ~ Breathe Deeply and Smile 

Ginger ~ Mini Me Wannabe 

Theresa ~ A Change of Pace 

Kristen and Courtney ~ Jonesin’ for a Run 

Leigh Anne ~ Live Fit and Run 

Kathryn ~ From Dancing to Running 

Rosi ~ Perfectly F.I.T.T.

Nominee Questions

1. What is your sport or fitness activity of choice?  

2. Wine, beer, or liquor?  

3. Where are you from, and what do you love about your city?  

4. Why did you start blogging?  

5. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?  

6. Do you have a sweet or salty tooth?  

7. How many siblings do you have?  

8. If you could meet any famous person, past or present, who would it be and why?  

9. What’s your favorite song?  

10. And most importantly, what is your favorite blog post you have written to date?

Enjoy! Hopefully everyone has a grand time and finds some new blogs to read and follow. Have a great weekend, friends!

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