I don't know why I thought things would improve, but here we are, moving to the final week of January, and things just seem dark. With the world slowly losing its mind, and an awful ice storm threatening most of the country, we just need some positive news. It's easy to feel helpless, but even in ...
Wishing For Brighter Days
5 Healthy Comfort Foods To Fuel Your Winter Workouts
When the Florida "winter" finally hits and the damp chill settles in, my appetite for salads and "cold" food completely disappears (Except for iced coffee. I always want that). I want something that warms me up from the inside out, but as a runner, I still need that food to actually do something for ...
Race Report: Resolution Run 5K (1.17.26)
Welcome back to racing in 2026! No matter what's going on in my world, I love carving out time to toe the start line and head out for some miles on a weekend morning. The Resolution Run is a great way to kick things off: a small race, close to my parents' house, along a beautiful course. Let's get ...
Wintering Well: Five Ways To Romantacize The “Blah” Season
We talk a lot about "pushing through" and "staying disciplined" when the weather gets cold. But what if, instead of fighting the winter chill, we leaned into it? In Florida, we don’t get the snowdrifts, but we do get that damp, grey "blah" that makes you want to hit the snooze button ...
Freeze Warnings + Icy Conditions
Frost came to Northeast Florida this week, and brrrr... what a time. I do love winter weather, but we don't ever really have a gradual entry to the deep freeze. One day it's 70F and the next, we are wondering if we will see snow. That being said, it makes for lovely running weather. And I can never ...
5 Ways To Stay Motivated When It’s Freezing
Living in St. Augustine, "freezing" is relative, but that damp, Florida chill is no joke. When the bed is warm and the air is biting, you need more than just willpower. Here are five ways to keep your training on track when the mercury drops. The "Living Room" Launch The hardest part of a ...
