Tag: Training

Postpartum Running and What Life Looks Like Right Now

Postpartum Running and What Life Looks Like Right Now

Hey hey and happy Friday! I hope you guys are doing well today and that you are staying safe and healthy. This pandemic is quite crazy right now and I am so thankful that Jesus is in control of all things. But what a wild 

5 Ways to Train Like an Elite Runner (As an “Everyday” Runner)

For the past year or so (and really focusing in on the past couple months) I’ve been obsessed with learning about elite runners, elite coaches and figuring out how the best of the best train. I find that sometimes when my running is suffering, I 

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. 

Five Mile Run + Good Food + Family Time

Five Mile Run + Good Food + Family Time

Hey there and happy Tuesday! I hope all is well with you guys as you stop by the blog today. I’m going to be honest, yesterday was hard. Like super hard. I don’t know exactly what was off, if Benaiah was teething or going through 

My Love/Hate Relationship with Speedwork 

My Love/Hate Relationship with Speedwork 

Hey, hey, hey, I hope all you lovely humans are staying cool this warm Thursday! I am soaking up the air conditioning and enjoyed this smoothie (that tasted like a chocolate shake!!) for breakfast this morning. It was so good, that I may just make 

RUNNING: How to Increase Speed and Pace without Killing Yourself, Getting Injured, or Losing Your Love for Running 

I remember back when I was just beginning running and how overwhelming the thought of a half marathon was. How would I ever run 13.1 ( the .1 is important) miles without dying? How would I ever be able to run just 2 miles? What 

Fitness Fridays!

  Welcome back to Fitness Fridays- let’s take a look at what happened week four of half marathon training. I will say, this week my knees were feeling a little sore, which is why my runs were shorter. I guess it is the life of 

Red Shoe Run 2015

For the past four three years, I’ve run the Red Shoe Run 5k. This race has a nice course, awesome atmosphere, and supports organ donation. It is amazing to hear so many different testimonials from people whose lives have been saved because someone was a 

Fitness Fridays- Half Marathon Training Week # 2

   Welcome back to Fitness Fridays! (Please excuse the long title today!) This week started half marathon training week number two! So far, so good. I am so grateful that I have not experienced any injuries yet. Praising the Lord for the good gift of 

Fitness Friday!

   So, Fitness Fridays have been kind of on the back burner. I still am working out,  just documenting it has not been top priority. However, since I just started training for my 2nd Half Marathon (!) it will be easier to document what I