There is something indescribable about the western part of the United States. It’s as if an invisible magnetic force is consistently pulling me toward it with unruly strength. Being in the mountains inspires me in ways I can’t quite explain. Everything about it feels like a metaphor for life, and running through Mother Nature’s greatest […] Read more
What do you get when you take a girl who has been running in oppressive Florida heat and magically transport her to Portland, Maine, to run a half marathon? Pure running perfection. On Sunday, I ran my 11th half marathon and first race in New England at the Maine Half Marathon as part of the […] Read more
As a {now} Floridian living in the oppressive heat of summer, there is a single word that brings instant relief: MAINE. Mr. rUnladylike and I spent the past week exploring Maine’s rocky coastline, quaint maritime towns and spruce islands of Acadia National Park. We gorged on lobster and blueberry beer and relished in the cool […] Read more
Every time I visit Seattle, I want to go home, pack all my bags and move here immediately. Seattle is such an incredible city. The food, the people, the views, the culture, the running – I love it all. Speaking of running, I ran the Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Half Marathon on Saturday with my […] Read more
“Upholders of the truth here dwell, the dreamers of the Dream.” This is the last sentence in Seattle’s official city song: “Seattle the Peerless City,” music by Glenn W. Ashley and lyrics by Arthur O. Dillon. I’m a dreamer of dreams. When I’m surrounded by inspiring people in inspiring places, my dreams get bigger and […] Read more