When you live near the coast, the idea of mountain running is exotic and unusual. Sand and waves are gorgeous, but there is a beauty to mountain running that is just beyond compare. Last week, in North Carolina, I got to experience some mountain running (and walking and hiking), and I would love to ...
the beauty of mountain running
weeks 80 + 81: this runner travels
It's been a week, friends! I had every intention of updating while I was on vacation, but our plans changed last minute. This meant no time for blogging! And that's ok! Sunday Cardio: 3.89 miles, walkingStrength: 10 surrenders + 100 standing, alternating elbows-to-knees Just a quick ...
5 ways to be a good steward of the running community
To be a good steward of the running community is to ensure that the sport and the people who participate stand out in all the best ways. When you're a runner, you're part of a greater whole, and while it's no one's job to be an ambassador of that whole, it's nice to be a positive representation. ...
the best things seen on my run
Sometimes, the things seen on my run are just as important as the run itself. Right now, the miles are pretty awful, due to the heat, humidity, and bugs, so I want to take a moment to focus on some of the things seen on my run that make me smile. The Ocean I am very fortunate to live close ...
week 79: when running is therapy
The truth is that I have really needed running, walking, and outdoor time more now than pretty much ever in my life. Isn't that strange? One foot in front of the other, I guess. Sunday Cardio: 3.05 miles, walking We had a very late night at the baseball game, so I was dragging for ...
let’s chat at the july coffee date
I know, I know. How did we get here so quickly? Friends, I have no idea. Grab your coffee (iced for me, in this heat), and join me for a chat. After reading here, head on over to visit Coco and Deborah, our awesome link-up hosts. Over coffee, I would tell you... That I ...
