I have struggled with body image for so long that I have to be very intentional about speaking kindly to myself when it comes to my body. I have always been athletic, yet I didn't always appreciate what a gift I had been given in this regard. I loved sports and I usually fared pretty… Continue reading The Curse of the Itty Bitty Running Shorts
Author: Shelley Navis
I am a wife, mother, and runner. I also enjoy hiking, baking, reading, and dancing like a fool whenever I get the chance. I seek to be vulnerable and authentic in my life and to live for Christ, shining his light into the world by loving others.
My Comeback Year
2018 will be a big year for me in terms of running. Not because I am taking on a new race distance or aiming for a new PR; it will be special simply because I can return to racing. It has been more than 18 months since I raced the Door County Triathlon in 2016. I completed… Continue reading My Comeback Year
Goodbye for Now
Grief is a complicated thing. When most people hear the word, they immediately think of death and losing a loved one. It is something that happens to all of us at some point, and it hurts...BAD. There is no way to avoid it or get around it. You have to move through it at your… Continue reading Goodbye for Now
New Year, Same Me
It is the time of year for new beginnings. Each time the calendar turns to January 1st, we have the opportunity to start with a clean slate, regardless of how the previous year went. The excitement of starting over and the promise of being a "better" you can get to anyone, particularly when we live… Continue reading New Year, Same Me
Poems from the Heart
I would not consider myself a writer by nature, but the older I get and the more life experience I gain, the more I seem to gravitate toward writing. It has been especially helpful to me in my eating disorder recovery. During the times when my heart feels heavy and my mind is swimming with… Continue reading Poems from the Heart
Running for Redemption
I was born to run. Don't get me wrong, I am no Shalane Flanagan, but my brain is wired for movement. I've been that way since I was little. It took some time, however, to figure out that running was the medicine for my restless energy. I first noticed the freedom and confidence I felt with… Continue reading Running for Redemption
Redefined Runner 