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 

Running Goals and Plans for 2018

Running Goals and Plans for 2018

A new year always does this to me, I always start the year with goals and dreams. And, this year I started by writing out my top 25 desires for the year and of course, some of them involved running goals! Before the month (and 

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 

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 

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 

Goals for Fall Running 2017 and A Few Scenes from Yesterday

Goals for Fall Running 2017 and A Few Scenes from Yesterday

Hello there friends and happy Tuesday! I thought I would start today off with a few scenes from our Monday and then dive into the ‘meat’ of today’s post with my fall running goals. Sound good? Good. Benaiah’s new favorite toy is our new, blender’s 

What Training and Running a Marathon Taught Me about Running and Myself

What Training and Running a Marathon Taught Me about Running and Myself

It’s already been just shy of a week and a half since my first, full marathon and I am still riding those endorphins. Maybe since it’s 26.2 miles, the endorphins last for 26.2 days? Just a guess… 😉 As I was thinking about my marathon 

So Now What…? Plus Life Happenings

I am pretty sure post-marathon blues are a thing. Because I am having a weird mixture of feelings post-race. I feel excited and happy it’s over, that I did it without dying and with a decent time, while sad that I don’t get to do 

Rock and Roll Half Marathon Recap

Rock and Roll Half Marathon Recap

Good morning and happy Tuesday! I am so excited to share this half marathon recap with you guys. First of all, for anyone who hasn’t raced the Humana Rock and Roll Chicago Half Marathon and 10k, I highly recommend it! As large as the race 

A Few Pictures from Our RACE Weekend!

Hello there friends and happy Monday to all my favorite readers. I hope you are popping on the blog this morning, feeling refreshed and ready for another week. I am excited about a new week, but since our weekend passed so quickly, I feel like