I can’t believe I’m about to say this, but I’m officially signed up to become a diva. No, seriously. It’s true. This unladylike gal is running the Diva Half Marathon in North Myrtle Beach on April 28 (the third event on my 2013 race schedule). And I might even consider donning some pink sparkles and […] Read more
Exactly 2 weeks ago, I started my 28-Day Transformation Challenge. And I’m still alive to tell about it. *Gasp!* Essentially, the challenge is about adopting a paleo lifestyle for 28 days, while incorporating daily exercise, fish oil and self-reflections. In other words, I have only eaten meat, vegetables, fruits, nuts and oils made from olive […] Read more
According to the experts at the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST), the answer is yes. I know I’ll never be one of those runners who logs a 70-mile training week or runs 6 days a week. Life is about finding balance. I believe if you do too much of any one thing […] Read more
It’s your first time. You’re nervous. You don’t just have butterflies in your stomach. You’ve got the “whoa-what-have-I-gotten-myself-into” velociraptor thrashing inside your belly. You know you’ve worked really hard to get to this day. You’re pretty sure you can do it. But you’re still not 100 percent certain about what’s going to happen at the […] Read more
This morning, I ran the Hot Chocolate 15K in Atlanta. It was the first race on my 2013 race schedule, and my goal was to run for fun with good friends. No super-fast time goals. No serious pre-race routine. Just 3 good running buddies looking to enjoy the experience and the miles we’d find ourselves in. […] Read more