The Loudest Voice – Self Doubt

Not running sucks, but that doesn't mean that all runs are wonderful.  When things don't go as expected on a run I not only have to battle my body, but also the voice in my head that is loud and overbearing.  Self doubt has always been part of the script in my head and I...

When did average stop being a good thing?

Society seems to have somehow twisted the concept of average into a negative personification.  We expect and demand that individuals all be above average or EXCEPTIONAL.  Really?!?!?  So we are all going to be rocket scientists, professional athletes, and Mensa members. I don't think so!  I'd like to end this war on average.  Let's face...

Tips & Tricks – Hydration/Fuel

I have been asked a few times what I use to fuel and hydrate myself while I train/race.  Before I layout my plan please know that I am not an expert...this is what works for me and has been a lot of trial and error (LOTS of error).  If you have questions feel free to...

Seroogy’s 15k 2016 – Recap

Today did not feel like it was my day...I woke up late (almost missed the start of the race), forgot my inhaler, could not find my friends, and almost wiped out 1 mile into the race, but boy am I glad that I ran this race! I have run the Seroogy's 15k on and off...

Roses Are Red & So Are Oreos

In a previous post I mentioned a comment that I get quite often from individuals who hear I run a lot..."just eat another cookie" and expounded on why that is easier said than done for me.  Struggling with an eating disorder means I have issues with food even to this day considering I am over...

Icebreaker Indoor Marathon 2016 – Recap

It has been a few years since I have run on an indoor track...like 20 years (don't judge, I'm aware that was forever ago).  When I had the opportunity to join a group of fellow Oiselle Volee Bird runners for the Icebreaker Indoor Marathon Relay I could not pass up the chance to run the...

Icebreaker Indoor Relay 2016 – Recap

I have done a few relay events in my day and one thing I have come to know is that you are going to have fun if you run with friends...no matter where you are!  In the case of this Saturday the relay event was held indoors (in Wisconsin all bets are off for good...