My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is a newer one for me. This was only my second year celebrating this new tradition, but I knew even last year that it was here to stay. I love waking up early, pinning on a … Continue reading
I came. I ate. I ran. I did it! And by “it,” I mean yet another half marathon PR – 1:55:16, 8:48 average pace. { if you’re looking for a SUPER fun fall race next year, do the Indy Monumental! … Continue reading
We are all given so many days in this life, so many moments. Some are ordinary – fleeting moments of joy, peace, turmoil, sadness. Others are extraordinary – singular moments in time when you realize that this is once-in-lifetime, never … Continue reading
Wow. It’s been a week since the Nike Women’s (Half) Marathon, and that’s still all I can really say about this experience… but, being a blogger, I’ll try to give it words anyway. First and foremost, I have to thank … Continue reading
These mud runs just keep getting better and better! After doing Warrior Dash a few weeks ago, I jumped at the chance to give Pretty Muddy a shot. Even better, my friend, Kate, decided to join me! Pretty Muddy Columbus … Continue reading
It’s been a whirlwind two weeks! 2 weekends ago, I was in Pennsylvania, kicking its hilly BEE-hind. Last weekend, I showed the Air Force Half Marathon who’s BOSS. After my rockin’ PR in hilly Bird-in-Hand, I wasn’t sure what to … Continue reading
Two weekends ago, I ran one of, if not THE coolest race I’ve ever run. The Bird-In-Hand Half Marathon is run through the “Valley of No Wires” as featured in a Runner’s World article by Bart Yasso called “Running With … Continue reading
This happened. On Sunday, to be exact. Yep, I ran Warrior Dash again. I ran it in May of last year with Ian and some friends, but I tackled it solo this time around, and it. Was. AWESOME! I wasn’t … Continue reading
This Saturday, I did something unlike anything I’ve ever done before, or ever thought I would even have to desire to do, much less actually do. Lifetime Fitness offers its clients what they call Alpha Training and the Alpha Showdown … Continue reading
The Girls on the Run experience is very difficult to put into words. Being a Head Coach can be time consuming – we meet twice a week for an hour each time, but a lot goes into being prepared to … Continue reading
Hmm, where, oh where to begin! Fair warning: this is gonna be a long one, and I’ll most likely be back with more details on pace and reflection in a few days. Bear with me, this was a watershed race … Continue reading
I’m definitely more a distance person. In fact, I don’t feel like I’m warmed up until at least mile 4, and I don’t really hit my groove until miles 8 – 10. I prefer the challenge of seeing how far … Continue reading
The race starts with a bang – a cannon blast to be specific. Scared the bejeezus out of us. Heart rate through the roof, and we haven’t even started running yet! Mile 1: Ian 11:02 pace My rock. My biggest … Continue reading