I'm not going to lie. January has been hell. Absolute hell. I am a positive person, but not even my positivity can turn this month around. For this month's trip to the runfessional, let's join up with Marcia's Healthy Slice... I runfess... That running has taken a huge back seat the ...
january runfessions: staying in focus
race report: resolution run 5k {1.14.23}
It's time for the first race report of 2023: the Resolution Run 5K! Whoo hoo! I love a good race report, don't you? Packet Pick Up + The Night Before Everything in my life is total chaos at the moment, but I did have the foresight to pick up my packet in advance at the running store ...
we are off to a strong start
I am thrilled that year is off to a strong start: it goes me a little extra motivation! The second week of the year rushed in, full of all kinds of activities and lots of fun. Sunday Look at that sun! What a way to start the week! Monday So I know that looks like a lot of ...
5 things that motivate me to run
What are the things that motivate me to run? The reasons that keep me getting up at the crack of dawn, day after day? I would love to share that with you! The Bling Sorry, not sorry, but medals are a huge motivator for me. As a kid who never won a trophy for anything athletic, there's ...
how to set running goals worth sticking to
Learning how to set running goals worth sticking to is a critical part of a fitness regimen. Running is amazing, but having a focus really helps pull it all together. Choose a challenging (but reasonable) goal The first thing to do is settle on an objective. You want a goal that tests ...
planning my winter race schedule
I'm happy to announce that my winter race schedule is off to a fabulous start. It's been a while, but I'm back to the goal of running (at least) one race a month, and I've got some awesome options ahead. Resolution Run 5K The Resolution Run is one of the first 5Ks of the winter race ...