Found an Embarrassing Picture from my FIRST RACE ever + Spring Running/Racing Goals

Found an Embarrassing Picture from my FIRST RACE ever + Spring Running/Racing Goals

Some runners don’t love racing, but ever since my first 5k run, embarrassing photo below, I’ve craved the racing environment. Maybe it is the crowd of runners chasing after a common goal, or the supportive crowds, or the hilarious signs literring the streets or the 

Let’s Talk about Avoiding Injuries…

Let’s Talk about Avoiding Injuries…

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Mizuno. The opinions and text are all mine. Injuries. Does that word make you cringe!? I know I do. Last year, at this time, I was injured and frustrated. I hate sitting on the 

A Rainy Day and Sister Sleepover (Plus: My Next RACE!)

A Rainy Day and Sister Sleepover (Plus: My Next RACE!)

Good morning friends and how are you on this beautiful Wednesday morning? At least, I am hoping it’s beautiful wherever you guys are reading from. The past few days have been nothing but rain and as much as I love cozy, rainy days in, I 

Why Slow Running is Actually Good for You

Why Slow Running is Actually Good for You

Slow running is actually good for me? What? I know, I know, too often as runners, it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking, ‘we must run every single run all out to be real runners,’ or ‘We must do speed work at 

What Training for a Marathon with a Toddler Looks Like

What Training for a Marathon with a Toddler Looks Like

This marathon training cycle took me through a lot of phases in my sons life. I started training in April, when he was only five months old. I ran the marathon only sixteen days after he turned 1 year old. Running through so much of 

MY FIRST RUN BACK 

MY FIRST RUN BACK 

Okay, I may be being a tad dramatic, but guys, after taking six weeks off running (the longest I’ve ever taken off!) it felt so.good.  Rewinding back to my postpartum appointment, my midwife said I was all healed and I could resume normal activities! Praise.  

Running Injuries and What I’ve Learned

Running. It is my favorite sport. I’ve made so many good memories through running. I’ve made so many good friends. I’ve run so many races. And I’ve gotten injured so many times. The first injury that I remember was peroneal tendinitis. It happened right after my  11 

Thinking out Loud XVII: The Racing Itch and more…

Welcome back to Thinking out Loud! Thank you Amanda, once again, for hosting! Well, it is about that time of year again..the weather is warmer, the sun is shining, and I am getting geared up for another summer of racing! I don’t know if anyone 

Running Updates and Goals for 2015

Another year means another year to run again. I am excited to see what happens this year with my sport that I am so passionate about. Last year, I ran  two 5ks, a 8k, 10k, and a half-marathon. I am looking forward to running even 

Thanksgiving 2014

Psalm 100:4 “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope your day was filled with all the blessings that the Lord gives. I hope you took time to cherish family, eat