It’s the home stretch. My body is tired, but it still has the drive to keep going. My mind is set on finishing and there has not been a single doubt lingering that I won’t be able to meet my goal. It’s my last long run before my half marathon, 12 miles on a warm … Continue reading The Last Long Run Before The Big Long Run
When we think of fall we think of the changing leaves, browns and amber. We think of snuggling around the fire—whether snuggling on the couch or roasting s'mores by the campfire. So when it comes to fall photography, creating a campfire scene is simply adorable. We have a close friend who is an amazing photographer, … Continue reading Campfire Fall Photoshoot
The sun smiles brightly down, warming me to the bones. My skin becomes slippery and wet as perspiration beings to drip down the side of my face. My legs are in full sprint now, muscles pronounced and stretched like rubber bands. I am on fire, feeling like I own this run. Nothing can stop me … Continue reading Running Gear Review: CamelBak Quick Grip Chill Handheld Water Bottle Solves Hydration And Storage Needs For Mid-Distance Runners
Some may say that the only thing runners need on race day is the belief in themselves that they can make it to the finish line. That and their trusty pair of running shoes. And GU. And hydration vest. And running watch. And the list can go on and on. It’s true that it costs … Continue reading The Best Running Gear For Race Day
Dear Runner, Today, like you, I tied my shoes. I headed out into the still sleeping day, off the chase the sun, one step closer to greatness. I am a real runner. Some days a great pace leads to a sprint, the need for speed oozing through my pores like the perspiration that falls down … Continue reading A Letter To You, Real Runner
9/11 is a date no one will never forget. And 17 years after the horrific event that changed our lives, today I attended a run that I will never forget. Even though the events of September 11 shook us to our knees, today we rise proudly, honoring those we lost and those who protect and … Continue reading A Run To Remember: 9/11 Memorial Run
Aside from placing in a race, getting a PR is the ideal scenario for any runner who has a competitive bone in them. I managed to do both: place in a race for the first time ever, and set my new personal record. Then just a few days later I set yet another PR. As … Continue reading Two PRs In One Week: Race Recaps And Strategies For Placing At A 5k
