Saturday mornings have always been somewhat sacred to me. At least they have been since the fall of 2009 when I joined my first running group and started spending Saturdays running with friends before the sun came up. Whether I’m training for a goal half marathon, marathon or triathlon or am simply just running for […] Read more
I was sitting on a stainless steel stool wearing an apple red apron. Three of my best friends were at my side wearing the same red aprons. I was intently listening to our cooking instructor who was teaching us how to make focaccia bread. Let’s be honest, I probably won’t start making homemade focaccia bread anytime soon, but I […] Read more
If it’s possible to be inspired by simply opening your eyes and looking around, that’s how I felt during my recent visit to Crater Lake National Park in Oregon. My husband and I are on a quest to visit every National Park in the United States. My recent trip to Oregon naturally required a stop at the […] Read more
If running is my first passion, my second is a quest to visit all the National Parks in the United States with my husband Mr. rUnladylike. Today, I had planned to share with you some highlights and details from my adventure at Crater Lake National Park last week. But after reports recently surfaced about a fellow […] Read more
In August 2013, I went to Oregon for the first time. I was invited to run the Hood to Coast Relay, a 200-mile relay race across the state from Mt. Hood to Seaside, with an extraordinary group of female runners. If it’s possible for a race to change your life, this one left an indelible […] Read more