Personal records, or PRs as we so lovingly refer to them in the running world, are what many of us long for as we hit the pavement day-in and day-out. The idea of a personal best performance is exciting and scary and sometimes even beyond our current comprehension. But when it happens, personal records fill […] Read more
In the hustle and bustle of today’s busy world, we are often expected — even rewarded — for doing more than what feels humanly possible. Sometimes it seems as if we’re required to always be “on.” The glowing screens of our laptops and phones beckon us to respond faster, connect more and document every move along […] Read more
Irma. That sure is a name I never want to hear again. Hurricane Irma devastated the southeastern United States and unleashed utter destruction everywhere she went. She knocked out power at every turn, and the lights have been out here on runladylike.com, too. Yes, the past two weeks were a whirlwind of evacuating, returning home […] Read more
“Live your life as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit to keep the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point.” ~Harold Melchert Those are wise words. The mountains are where I feel most alive, and being among them reminds me about the […] Read more
I try to politely smile as friends and random strangers tell me about all the things I won’t be able to do anymore. Oh, you better go to all the restaurants you can now, because you won’t be able to do that soon. Oh, you’re not going to be able to travel very much anymore. It’s […] Read more