I used to be a bunter when it came to running, racing and setting goals. I didn’t aim out of the ballpark because I didn’t think I could hit a home run. I believed a nice double was possible, so I would go with that. During the past 8 months, all of that has changed. […] Read more
The Fourth of July and running have gone hand-in-hand since I was a little girl. It is simply a tradition. For as long as I can remember, the historic Peachtree Road Race – the world’s largest and most prestigious 10K – is how my family and I kicked off Independence Day. Before I was old […] Read more
We’ve all had those moments while running when we imagine we’re doing something else … like during mile 21 of a marathon when I’ve wished I was running a 5K. Or deciding to go for a gadget-free run and wishing I’d brought my favorite music. Or having to choose one race over another for a […] Read more
The south is known for lots of things – sweet Georgia peaches, the Master’s, cold iced tea, shrimp and grits, pimento cheese and thick southern drawls. As a runner, there are 3 things the south is known for: heat, humidity and sweat. Lots of it. I spent the past weekend in Savannah, Georgia, confirming this truth. […] Read more