Fuzzy pink boas. Tiaras. Tu-tus. Shirtless men with abs of steel. Red roses. Bubbly champagne. Sparkle. These are none of the words I would typically use to describe a race. But they are all words to describe my trip to Myrtle Beach this past weekend. I officially became a diva – albeit an unladylike one […] Read more
Race weekend is officially here. I arrived in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, last night and I’m ready for the Divas Half Marathon tomorrow. (I’m repeating positive thoughts over and over right now: “I am ready. I am ready. I will run strong. I will run fast. I am ready. It will be hard, but I […] Read more
Here at runladylike.com, Fridays are all about sharing the inspiring stories of fit people who motivate all of us to be better tomorrow than we were yesterday. My Friday FITspiration series profiles runners, triathletes and casual exercisers who are making choices every day to be as healthy as they can be – in both huge […] Read more
One of the strategies I consistently apply during the week of a big race (t-minus 4 days until my next half marathon!) is to add new music to my iPod to create an awesome race day playlist. I’ve found that updating my playlist right before a target race gives me something new and fresh to look […] Read more
“Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger, even though sometimes it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must learn that the setbacks and grieves which we endure help us in our marching onward.” ~Henry Ford Feeling like we’re part of […] Read more