How I start my day is a reliable indicator for how the rest of my day will go. If the first decision I make is a positive one, I tend to keep making good decisions as the hours go by. If I start my day with excuses or unhealthy behaviors, I often continue with more excuses or […] Read more
There’s a word we runners dread. It starts with an “F.” Well, actually a “P” and an “F.” Plantar Fasciitis. Ugh. There is nothing quite like inflamed fascia on the bottom of our foot. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common running foot injuries and causes of heel pain … and I’ve got a […] Read more
“What is your intention for your workout today? What is your intention for the next hour? When your mind starts to wander, come back to that intention. Remember why you’re here.” This is my favorite part of yoga. I regularly practice restorative, yin and hatha yoga as part of my overall training regimen. Nearly every […] Read more
When I think about all the ways I would describe myself as a runner, there is one common characteristic that simply can’t be avoided: I’m unladylike. My unladylike running nature was the inspiration behind this Website, and I’ve probably initiated more inappropriate and unladylike moments while running than I care to admit. But with honesty […] Read more
My heart was racing a little. I had butterflies in my stomach. I couldn’t stop smiling. I kept asking my friends around me: Is it almost time yet? My family and friends were clapping and cheering. I was on a total high. It wasn’t marathon race day. It was my wedding day. Six years ago […] Read more