To my fellow mothers (however that looks for you), Mother’s Day is often about the brunches and the handmade cards, but for those of us who lace up our shoes, there is another relationship worth celebrating. Today, I’m writing a love letter to the sport that has kept me grounded through the past 13 ...
Dear Running: A Mother’s Day Love Letter to the Miles
The Race Day Meltdown: Why It Fell Apart + How To Get Back Up
We’ve all been there. We put in the weeks of work, pin on our bib with high hopes and a good attitude, and then… everything just unravels. Maybe it was a slow fade or maybe it was a full-blown DNF kind of day, but it doesn't matter. Whatever it was, a bad race can feel like a punch to the gut. We ...
It’s All A Blur
I'm writing this post from my very own couch in my very own house, with my very own pugs next to me under my very own blanket. I've been away for just over two weeks, and it really took a toll. Tonight will be early to bed and I'm probably not getting up super early either. But time marches on and ...
Saying Goodbye To April With Some Runfessions
What? The first runfession should absolutely be that I can't believe the year is 1/3 over! That's ridiculous! I haven't been home for most of it, which is also rather ridiculous, but May will be better, and easier. For this month’s trip to the runfessional, let’s join up ...
Runners Welcome, Walkers Tolerated: Why Inclusivity Matters
Many of us saw the Nike window advert at the Boston Marathon. Bold black letters on a red background. "Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated." Immediate ick. We talk so much about the running community being this big, supportive family, but then we turn around and put up these invisible walls. If ...
Earth Week: How To Move Your Body + Be Good To The Planet
Happy Earth Week! While it should always be on our minds, now is such a great time to take a look at the trails, streets, and sidewalks we call home. We don't have to be perfect environmentalists to make a difference. It helps to just be a little more mindful of the space we take up while we’re out ...
