“Expectations are like fine pottery. The harder you hold them, the more likely they are to crack.” ― Brandon Sanderson The way our brains think and the expectations they create of ourselves – real or perceived – are a funny thing. Since finishing out my fall marathon training cycle and no longer following a plan, I’ve […] Read more
Here at runladylike.com, Fridays are all about sharing the inspiring stories of fit people who motivate all of us to be better tomorrow than we were yesterday. My Friday FITspiration series profiles runners, triathletes and casual exercisers who are making choices every day to be as healthy as they can be – in both huge ways and […] Read more
Although the days are shorter now that fall has arrived, it doesn’t mean there are less things to do during any given day. Work, work, work. Emails to be returned. Errands to be conquered. Miles to be run. Meals to be cooked. Is it just me or does the to-do list never seem to end? […] Read more
Running has been a part of my life forever. Literally. I have no memories as a human being without running thanks to my dad who was an elite track athlete and then a running coach for years. Although running was always a focal point in my life and something I excelled at as a kid, […] Read more
Since the end of 2009, I have been training for a race. In case you are mathematically challenged like me, that is 5 years. Five years of nearly non-stop training – gearing up for one race, recovering from another. I have taken lots of breaks – several weeks off here and there – but there […] Read more