If you goal doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you! And let me tell you the Fall 50 scares the living daylights out of me. So I should probably start with I am a hot mess as a runner. If you tell me about a cool event chances are I’m in…no questions asked, but when my good … More New Year, New Goal
My dad and I joke about my Type A personality traits. I can count on one hand the number of times I have gone out for a run without my GPS watch. I don’t like surprises, especially when I go out for a run. I use my watch to track my speed and distance relying … More Zen Running – leave your watch at home.
Self love isn’t always easy…thank goodness for my sister! We have a wonderful relationship, now don’t get me wrong she may be younger by 15 months but she used to kick my butt. Through the years we have become thick as thieves and I truly do not know where I would be in life … More Self love isn’t always easy…
I love to read and I love to run…being able to combine these two passions has been amazing! To preface this post I’ve read a ton of running themed books, many of which the typical runner has heard about. Call me quirky (which I take as a compliment) when I find things that are unique … More Books About Running that I LOVE
As the festivities of the holiday season came to a close with all the presents opened, dinner consumed, and the kids peacefully playing I was able to sneak out for a run. I had every intention of taking my time and soaking in the beauty of the full moon and stars. Most nights when I … More Peace, Joy, & 16 Miles
I’ve heard this often over the past few weeks…”Enjoy. Just eat another cookie…you can run it off later.” If only it were that easy! For starters I cannot just pop a cookie in my mouth and not stress about the calories that it contains and what it would take to “burn” it off. Mentioning … More Just eat another cookie…
Being that I live in the middle of nowhere (not really, but Luxemburg is a VERY small town) I train for the most part solo. This posses several challenges when my mileage starts to ramp up. I was given excellent advice by a fellow runner (CamelBak Marathoner Review – Dane Rauschenberg) when I became to research … More Tips & Tricks – Hydration Vests
I am so happy to be part of the Nuun ambassador group. I stumbled upon the Nuun hydration products 3 years ago when I began training for the Fox Cities Marathon. At the time I was experiencing a set back with my eating disorder…running a ton and eating very little (ps-this is a terrible combination and I … More #Nuunbassador2016
It is amazing what happens when one witnesses love and kindness. Times are tough, the world feels like it is dissolving in chaos, but there are individuals that prove the human spirit is alive and well. Sometimes it takes one stepping back to see it, but love is everywhere. The gestures may not be grand, … More Running is ALWAYS the ANSWER
I am stoked beyond belief to be a 2016 Ambassador for the Milwaukee Running Festival. One of the items on my “must do” list was to participate in an inaugural event and then subsequently continue to participate as long as I can. #MKERUNFEST fit the bill! In 2015 I had the pleasure of being part of … More Milwaukee Running Festival #MKERUNFEST
