It's the last weekend of the month, and we are back for May runfessions! For this month’s trip to the runfessional, let’s join up with Marcia’s Healthy Slice… I runfess… That on Monday, I will celebrate the 10th anniversary of my very first 5k. Isn't that insane? I can still ...
it’s time for may runfessions
our top tips to care for runners’ feet
Taking time to care for runners' feet is one of those things that should be a top priority, but often falls to the bottom of the list. As a runner, our feet are the foundation of it all - we put in hours and miles on those soles, and they deserve some TLC. Keeping your feet strong and healthy will ...
one week until summer vacation
I don't know about you but these last few weeks of school have been tough! The schedule is absolutely packed with events and things to do. I love it, sure, but I am wiped out! Sunday Happy Mother's Day! We planned for a mostly low-key day. I went for a walk, while the boys picked up ...
5 tips to survive summer running in florida
It's the time of year when people ask "How do you survive summer running in Florida?" The sunshine state is known for many (unpleasant) things, not least of which is its blistering sun, high temperatures and swampy humidity. Florida runners face dehydration, sunburn, heat stroke and exhaustion, and ...
race report: black knight DONNA mother’s day 5k (5.13.23)
I try to make it a tradition to run a 5k on or around my birthday, and due to scheduling, the Black Knight DONNA Mother's Day 5K was the lucky winner. This was a new-to-me event, but the DONNA series of races is very well-known in the northeast Florida area, and I was happy to support it. ...
the heat is on
Well, the heat is on in Florida, in so many ways. I am currently trying to figure out how to get some of our winter temps back in my life, because this humidity is absolutely crushing. Oh, well. That's how it goes in the south. Also, Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and mother figures out ...