Yesterday, we talked about my typical race morning, but today I want to at how I get mentally prepared for race day. You may have guessed I am a bit of a hot mess around events or "big moments" so the week (or two) leading up to race day can set me right on edge. It's funny because I really do love ...
Getting Mentally Prepared For Race Day
A Look At My Typical Race Morning
Now that I am back in the racing mindset, I'd love to share more about my typical race morning. Runners are a pretty superstitious bunch (in my opinion) and I think many of us have pretty tried and true routines to get them to the start line. I count myself among those superstitious folk, and I have ...
Prom Week!
Here we are, another week closer to summer vacation, and this week was prom week. I can't believe it. Obviously, it's been a long time since I attended a prom, so I was so excited to be part of all this excitement! Sunday We had plans for a down day, but I couldn't turn down a morning ...
My Five Favorite Medals
In the last 12 year of running, I earned a lot of favorite medals. I could argue that all of them are favorites, but there are really a few that do stand out. Let's take a look. Florida Striders Memorial Day 5K (2013) This was the first medal I ever earned in the first formal race I ever ...
Race Report: Biscuits and Bubbles 5K (4.13.24)
When I saw the ad for the inaugural Biscuits and Bubbles 5K, it got in my head that I had to run it. The race took place in the San Marco area, to support Haven Retreat, an organization whose mission is to create sustainability for foster and adoptive families. Three cheers for a great cause, and ...
The Race I Run Every Year
I hope I'm not alone when I say there is a race I try to run every year. While I have a lot of favorites, there is one race in particular for which I keep registering. It's the Florida Striders Memorial Day 5K, and it occurs on Memorial Day each year. Why is it so great? I'd love to share! The ...
