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Healthy Living Summit 2012: Day 1

August 18, 2012 | fitness, running

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Hi friends! Yesterday was a whirlwind of a day! I am so tired but having a blast! Ok, so let’s backtrack. My morning started off with a solo run along the river. I decided I probably wasn’t going to get up for the Saturday run, so I decided to take on a few miles on my own. Let me tell you, it was BLISS! Not only was it scenic, but oh my gosh low humidity and temps. I was in HEAVEN!

There was a nice path that went along the water with the road on the other side. There were plenty of other bikers and runners out and about.

There were some nice shady areas as well.

I would love to have a great place like this to run all the time. Love.

After my run I took a quick shower and then it was time for the whole foods mini mingle!

Roomies!

Me and Lynda

Our group walked about 20 minutes to Whole Foods and we grabbed lunch at the salad bar.

Well, I got a turkey sandwich.

Then, we had to walk back because it was registration time! Team healthy Living Blogs, GO!

Bathroom photo fun.

We got everything ready for registration with only a few minor glitches. I was in the swag bag room with Mary and we were in charge of punching holes in people’s name badges and giving them their bags.

That’s not even all the bags.

We had a great time, and I am wiped. I will save the cocktail party for the next post.

Don’t forget, my session on social media trends is at 3:30 EST and people will be live tweeting, using the hashtag #HLSmedia so be sure to join in the fun!

QOTD: What item would you love to see in a swag bag?

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  1. Beth @ Running with the Sunrise says

    August 18, 2012 at 5:47 am

    Your run looks like it was amazing. It’s always so nice finding a great place to go on a run when you’re traveling. And it looks like everyone is having a fantastic time at HLS.

    I always like to get things I haven’t tried before in my swag bags. Food samples are always welcome, especially if I get hungry. 🙂

  2. Jenna says

    August 18, 2012 at 6:03 am

    Looks like you’re having such a great time already!!!! Thank for sharing! In a swag bag I’d like to see anything new thy I haven’t tried yet! Have a fun Saturday! Spalove!

  3. Fancy Nancy says

    August 18, 2012 at 6:07 am

    I love running that river!!! I actually miss it now that we are out of the city!! Looks like a great first day!!! So much swag love!!

  4. Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says

    August 18, 2012 at 6:48 am

    Looks like SO much fun! One of these days I will make it to a conference 🙂

  5. Amanda says

    August 18, 2012 at 7:17 am

    Looks really fun Heather! I’m jealous 🙂 Enjoy the conference!

  6. Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says

    August 18, 2012 at 8:13 am

    looks like such a fun day! so jealous of all the people you get to meet!

  7. Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says

    August 18, 2012 at 8:42 am

    Looks like everything is off to a great start! The swag bags look like they are overflowing… I’m jealous!

  8. Betsy says

    August 18, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Looks like fun! Enjoy! 🙂

  9. KymberlyFunFit says

    August 18, 2012 at 10:18 am

    What is your session covering? Are you presenting it or working at it? http://funandfit.org/fun-fit-radio/

  10. Suzi @ Confessions of a Fitness Instructor says

    August 18, 2012 at 11:49 am

    I went to BlogHer this year and really wish I would have been able to get to the Healthy Living Summit too…maybe next year!

  11. lindsay says

    August 18, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    i love that city! enjoy! and hugs to you and your roomie. Love amanda.

  12. Maureen says

    August 18, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Awesome job with HLS! Wish I could have been there!

  13. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    August 18, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    I have never been to a conformance, but they look so cool. I’d love to meet all these people whose blogs I read. On my list of to do activities for sure.

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