When it comes to racing, I’ve always been someone who prefers quality over quantity, selecting races judiciously and allowing for full training cycles between each. For years, my annual race calendar has included marathons, half marathons, half Ironman races and shorter distance local races. And then 2016 … crickets. I’ve found myself in unfamiliar territory the […] Read more
One of the beautiful things about running is that you can simply lace up your shoes and go. That is, if you can figure out which shoe is right for you. With dozens of brands and hundreds of models promising all sorts of different benefits and groundbreaking materials, it’s enough to make a runner’s head […] Read more
People often ask me why I love running. It isn’t a simple answer. There’s the sense of empowerment it brings – the way I feel after accomplishing something I once thought was impossible. There’s the personal strength I gain from overcoming adversity and being stronger than my desire to stop or quit. There’s the feeling of […] Read more
At this time last year, I’d just completed a breakthrough year of running and was three months removed from my eighth marathon and a big PR. I decided to take some time off from goal racing and focus on easy running and cross-training. It was at this same time I discovered something special that changed […] Read more
My husband and I love the Christmas holiday season. One of our yearly traditions is to watch all of our favorite holiday movies in the weeks leading up to Christmas. One of those is Elf. I can just hear Buddy the Elf (aka Will Ferrell) saying his famous line: “The best way to spread Christmas […] Read more