Now that fall is almost here (who else is counting down to Sunday?), it's time to take a look at the races that shine in the season. No matter were you live, fall is a great time to run. So what are you registering for, next? Halloween Races Obviously, Halloween is a huge fall holiday, which ...
Fall Races To Keep On Your Radar
Let’s Talk Fall Racing Plans
For a while, I was kind of nervous about my fall racing plans. Nothing was really fall-ing into place (pun intended). The marching band schedule and travel made things tricky. I thought I was going to have to really scramble in order to get in 12 races (I aim for one a month, but if I have to double ...
Heading To The First Day Of Fall
We've got the first day of fall in just one week! And I have never been more ready for anything in my life! I fully recognize that just because it will officially be fall doesn't mean the weather will cool down or the humidity will dissipate, but a girl can dream! In the meantime... Here's the ...
5 Things I’ll Never Do As A Runner
"Never will I ever" and "never say never" are two phrases I hear fairly often. I hate to say never, because times and situations are always in flux, but I know myself and my boundaries. Truth is, I'm up for a lot of things, but there are just a few that are firmly in the camp of "no." I Will ...
How To Run At Less Than 100%
We often talk about running at optimal levels, but what about running at less than 100%? This is a reality for so many runners, who, due to a variety reasons, struggle with things like chronic pain, illness, or other challenges. What Is My "Less Than"? As you probably know, I have a ...
It Starts With The Letter J
On the 10th day of the 10th month, we look to the 10th letter of the alphabet for today's post. It starts with the letter J. Obviously, J is a favorite, as it's the first letter of my name. But what else does "J" represent? J Is For Jumpstart I'm happy to share that I've jumpstarted the ...