Tips & Tricks – Foot Care

As my running adventures continue and my mileage increases I have had to up my foot care game to keep my piggies happy.  Up to this point my approach has been very trial and error.  Here are a few things to take into consideration when caring for your feet: 1. Shoes:  You will never catch me...

Full Moon 1/2 Marathon 2016 – Recap

I have never run a night race and was thrilled when my friend Katie asked if I would like to join her for this 1/2 in Sheboygan.  Summer in Wisconsin has been sticky and hot so the thought of racing in cooler evening conditions sounded AMAZING!!!  (Too bad that is not how it went, but...

Hot Hilly Hairy 50k 2016 – Recap

The HHH50k holds a special place in my heart. Last year it was my 1st 50k race.  Looking back and reflecting on that race I was so nervous!  I truly had no idea what I was up against and doubted if I could complete 31 miles.  Stepping up to the start line I was a...

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...

Dances with Dirt 1/2 Marathon 2016 – Recap

Once you go trail, it is hard to go back! I've been lured to the dirt side over the past year.  I have had the pleasure of participating in many events and find that the trail events that I've completed have been some of my favorites.  When a fellow Oiselle bird mentioned Dances with Dirt...

Titletown Ultra Series 6 hour 2016 – Recap

  I've mentioned this in past posts, but what a difference a year makes!  Last year this event was my 1st crack at an ultra.  I remember back to being so very, very nervous.  I sought out advice from others who had run the event, packed a ton of stuff, showed up super early, and...

Grandma’s Marathon 2016 – Recap

Many, many, many months ago I registered for Grandma's Marathon.  It is an iconic race that has been on my "must run" list.  I was thrilled when I was able to get into the event and find a hotel room for the very crazy weekend.  This is one of the few marathons that I did...

HFM Maritime Marathon 2016 – Recap

I had been looking forward to the HFM Maritime Marathon, it is a special race for me.  Last year at this time I had finished the Green Bay Cellcom 1/2 Marathon and was looking to ramp up my training.  On a whim I registered for the HFM 1/2 and had fully intended to run the...

Ice Age Trail 50k 2016 – Recap

To sit down and write about this event was more difficult than I anticipated.  So many emotions and lessons to unpack as I reflected back on the experience.  Many of you know I race a lot and many of my events are in preparation for a "big" or goal race.  The past few months of...