Race for the Bacon 5k 2016- Recap

It has been a long time since I have run a 5k by myself.  It has become the distance that I typically run with my son, but this race was just for me and boy was it fun!  I was like a fish out of water for a couple different reasons...1) I'm not a fast...

Interview with Race Director: Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon

The Midwest is an awesome place to be if you love to run and have a good time in the process!  In researching the various types of running events I have reached out to race directors to find out what happens behind the scenes as these events come together. With the popularity of trail events...

Interview: Lake Michigan Marathon Race Director (Longrun Athletics)

Just south of the hustle and bustle of Milwaukee there is a hidden gem of a race located that is staged in Cudahy's beautiful Sheridan Park.   Growing up I spent many summers hiking along the South Shore of Lake Michigan in the many parks that are part of the Oak Leaf and Seven Bridges Trails....

Trial Separation – Getting Off My Scale

  I've dived into my past struggle with anorexia before in past posts.  Truth be told one does not escape those demons and I will forever be battling back the urge to fall into my old patterns and destructive behaviors, however there are times it is easier to carry on with my day to day...