A blog about running, CrossFitting, and mom-ing
Now that I’ve had some time to eat and sleep, I’m excited to share everything that went down at the Bandera 100k ultramarathon. And believe me, there’s a whole lot to talk about. From critter sightings to multiple headlamp issues, I’ve got lots of stories to tell. … Read the rest
This week was EXHAUSTING. All the miles, all the work, and all the family stuff. We had lots of fun, but I am ready for a good cut back week. This weekend, I ran a casual marathon for my long run, and decided to keep trying to perfect my long run fueling routine. … Read the rest
Getting dressed is easy, right? As adults, we’ve been selecting weather appropriate clothing for at least a few years. So you would think that getting dressed to go for a run wouldn’t be too difficult to figure out. But make one or two mistakes, and you could find yourself incredibly uncomfortable, blistered, or frost-bitten. … Read the rest
The Running Dead – Ever feel like you’re running yourself straight into a whole in the ground? This most popular running blog post will help you figure out how to recover and keep moving; even if it means having to summon the powers of running resurrection.… Read the rest
Over the years, I’ve worked with a lot of great clients. One of my favorite things is watching someone go from reluctantly registering for a race to really enjoying the process of running. And right now, I’m working with an amazing woman who has fallen in love with running. … Read the rest
If you’ve been reading my blog for any period of time, you’ve probably picked up on the fact that I travel for work fairly frequently. I’ve shared that I don’t let work travel interrupt or prevent me from training and making progress towards my fitness goals. … Read the rest
Around this time of year, it’s pretty common to spend some time reflecting on the year behind, and begin some goal setting activities. We all want to focus on some healthy habits to keep in 2020. The topic of New Years resolutions seems to come up in a lot of conversations, naturally. … Read the rest
One of the statements that I hear from coaching clients regularly is that they are surprised at the cost of destination races and marathon racing costs. This shouldn’t come as a huge shock, as travel and vacations are generally not considered cheap. … Read the rest
The BMW Dallas Marathon is officially in my top three favorite races. I honestly have nothing but positive things to say about my experience with this race, which is rare for me because I am excellent in identifying issues. Every part of this race, though, from the expo to the post-race finish area was executed perfectly. … Read the rest
Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting with one of my clients to discuss her preparations for her first half-marathon. As we chatted about her nerves and excitement, it hit me that it’s been almost a decade since my first race. … Read the rest