The start of a new year is like opening a jar of hope and possibility. It’s like any other month or day, but somehow it just feels different. It always has an unexplainable shiny newness that wasn’t there on December 31. A fresh horizon to live up to our fullest potential. I was recently on […] Read more
At the end of each year, I relive the past 365 days through the memories of where I’ve run. 2017 has been a year of rebirth and renewal. It has been a year of slowly finding my stride and returning to running after child birth. Although the process has been gradual and conservative, running has […] Read more
When I returned home from a long weekend in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, last month after running the Seacoast Half Marathon, I thought I’d concluded my 2017 running season. It was a powerful, dare I say spiritual, experience. I ran a strong and consistent race at 10 months postpartum that exceeded the goals I thought were […] Read more
‘Tis the season for giving. The best way to spread holiday cheer is by helping the runners in your life get a jump start on conquering their 2018 goals. These eight items are my top picks for this holiday’s best gifts for runners. 1. Sarah Marie Design Studio “Life’s Short, Run Fast.” Sweatshirt I adore […] Read more
It was mile 24. I just wanted the race to be over. Like a little kid in the backseat of a minivan on a family vacation, “Are we there yet?” was on repeat in my head. My pace had slowed a bit from miles 18 to 23, but I was determined to cross the finish […] Read more