Chasing Freedom

Chasing Freedom

I think that running and fitness and eating healthy are so, so important and are definitely my passions, BUT I always want to make sure that I am finding freedom in running, in cooking, in eating, and exercising and never become an addiction or disorder. 

Currently: Running Addition

Currently: Running Addition

Running is such a dynamic sport and I think that is why I love it. I mean, in the matter of months I can go from running 20 miles on the weekend to barely cranking out a couple miles on a given Saturday to then 

Should I Take the Day Off or Not?

As I was slipping my shoes on to go running yesterday, I really didn’t feel like running. My legs were sore from running the day before + a tough leg workout I had finished this past weekend. I thought about all the reasons why I 

Our Weekend in 15 Pictures

Our Weekend in 15 Pictures

Good morning guys and how are you today? I hope you are coming to the blog this morning feeling awake and alive and ready for another fabulous week! I am definitely feeling ready for to tackle a lot of big projects this week, since last 

Warning! Vulnerable Post: So, You Lack Motivation?

Warning! Vulnerable Post: So, You Lack Motivation?

  So You Lack Motivation? I hear often from a lot of people, how lack of motivation keeps them from reaching their full potential.  And let’s be honest, lack of motivation seriously stinks! Trust me, I know. Right after my husband and I  got married, 

Marathon Training Week One Recap + Weekly Workouts

Marathon Training Week One Recap + Weekly Workouts

Is it just me or are you super pumped it’s FRIYAY!?!! This week has flown by and I am happy to get this quieter than usual weekend kicked off. Next weekend, I am in my friend’s wedding (Yay!) which means this quiet weekend will be 

Current Confessions, Send Help, and Sweet Tooth Cravings (TOL #59)

Current Confessions, Send Help, and Sweet Tooth Cravings (TOL #59)

It’s already Thursday and I’m quite happy about that. Tomorrow, I’ve got quite a few things going on and I’m more than ready to get the weekend started! Plus, I am tired. Real tired. After a great night of sleep Tuesday night (he slept for 

Getting Serious: My Story about an Eating Disorder and How I Overcame 

Getting Serious: My Story about an Eating Disorder and How I Overcame 

I don’t know what it is about our culture, but I think people are genuinely scared about being vulnerable. It’s hard to admit failure, a problem, or that we’ve struggled (or are struggling with something.) Maybe it is because we are worried we will be 

A Gift for You (!), A Bagel Date, and Benaiah’s First Soccer Game (Weekend Recap 10/10)

A Gift for You (!), A Bagel Date, and Benaiah’s First Soccer Game (Weekend Recap 10/10)

If you feel anything like I did this morning, I hope your Monday is beginning with strong coffee, multiple cups.  I don’t know if it was the weekend that got to me or the lack of sleep, but woah- I woke up this morning and 

Benaiah’s First Stroller Ride + Mom + Sister Time +Date Night (Friday Scenes 9/16)

Benaiah and I were super excited about our visitors yesterday! My mom and sisters came over late morning and we got to hang out all day. Obiously, excited. We chatted, conquered laundry (thanks mom), and while I fed Benaiah the ladies ran to get Subway