I’m in a long-term, serious relationship with my running shoes. Yes, I’ve had a love affair with the Brooks Running PureCadence since they were first introduced more than four years ago. Like any serious relationship, we’ve gone through changes together. My running journey has experienced immense growth in the years we’ve been “sole mates.” From […] Read more
There’s nothing quite like a marathon or half marathon to fill your inspiration tank. When you’re questioning your strength or when quitting feels more desirable than continuing, all you have to do is look around you at a race and see everyday miracles happening at every turn. That’s exactly what happened to my friend Leslie Hutcherson […] Read more
It is rare that I run without music. Call me a wimp, but an upbeat tempo and inspiring song lyrics keep me mentally stronger for longer. The authors of The Runner’s Brain would call listening to music a dissociative mental strategy – an escape route of sorts to avoid thinking about the pain, boredom or other challenges that […] Read more
It was a chilly, rainy Sunday. The kind of day where the drizzling rain seemed like it would never end. I had 12 miles on my schedule – a run I’d procrastinated all weekend due to the weather. As I made my way onto the wet road, I was startled by the strange silence of the late […] Read more
There are a million motivational quotes to help us “get moving,” but none I can find to literally inspire me to “move.” As in, move into a new house while juggling work, life, running and 397 other things. Moving has been my main form of exercise the past week. Lift box. Carry upstairs. Unpack. Repeat. Can […] Read more