I took notes during my last long run, just to be able to bring you a glimpse into the brain of a runner. Today I’m sharing those deep thoughts. Enjoy! Running is a funny thing. On the one hand, it’s […]
I’ve enjoyed 50k training these last couple months. I hope my race is still a go at the end of August but seemingly anything can (and will) happen in 2020. In 2019 I completed my first 50k. It was long, […]
I love everything about summer. The cookouts, the campfires, the sunshine. All of it. And I particularly love summer running. I live for summer. Which is ironic because when I was a kid I much preferred fall. But as I’ve […]
How runners stay active through COVID-19 is challenging. Some runners have come up with creative and fun ways to keep occupied and fit! As runners, we’re naturally inclined to run “just one more mile…” or see if “maybe I can […]
The Run and Be Well | Women’s Trail Running and Wellness Retreat is coming August 14-16, 2020. Join us for an epic weekend in the woods. Let me start off by saying I’m both excited and terrified of this post. […]
Run through winter comfortably with these winter running tips I’ve picked up over the years! I have a love-hate relationship with winter. On the one hand, there’s nothing I detest more than being cold. My hands and feet are constantly […]
On Sunday, October 27, 2019, I participated in one of the hardest races I’ve ever run. The 2019 Marine Corps Marathon won’t be forgotten. It’s hard to know where to begin with such an eventful race. And I feel like […]
Race day mantras can really help when things get tough during a marathon. Check out these 26.2 race day mantras and choose one that works for you! It’s finally race week for the 43rd Marine Corps Marathon. I’m overwhelmed with […]
With any destination race comes a lot of question marks. But what happens when you have to pack for bad weather at a destination race? It’s finally race weekend! On Sunday I’ll be running the Iron Horse Half Marathon in […]
Got marathon training questions? I’ve got them answered! Read on for some silly — and some serious! — marathon training questions and advice. I’m in several marathon training groups on Facebook. There are runners of all types in these groups: […]