Just over three weeks ago, I ran my 14th marathon in my 12th state (almost 1/4 of the way to 50!!). The race was called the Pi Day River Rotation and took place in Lawrence, Kansas. I traveled to Kansas with my parents, who kindly drove the 9 hours so that I could relax and… Continue reading You’re NOT Almost There
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Tucson Marathon Recap
807 days. That's how many days accrued between my last in-person marathon, which was the Oktoberfest Marathon on September 19, 2019 (in Michigan), and the Tucson Marathon on Saturday, December 4th. I was supposed to run two marathons and check two more states off my list in 2020, but COVID-19 had other plans. I deferred… Continue reading Tucson Marathon Recap
Glass City Marathon Recap
A few days ago, I ran the Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio, making it my 9th marathon and 8th state (WI, MN, MA,IN,IL, IA, NV, and OH) in my 50 States Challenge. I registered for the marathon back in 2018 and had planned on making the trip on my own, as it would be… Continue reading Glass City Marathon Recap
My Intentions for 2019
As I reflect on 2018 and envision what I hope for in 2019, I see Faith, Love, Strength, and Possibilities. I will strive to be more present for all the beauty I have the privilege of witnessing on a regular basis: Students connecting with one another as well as their teachers Teachers showing up and… Continue reading My Intentions for 2019
Nifty Fifty
2018 has been quite an adventure for me in terms of racing and running. I completed two half marathons, three marathons, and my first Ultra Marathon (a trail 50K). It was my first time ever doing that many marathons in a year and it came after a 1.5 year hiatus from racing. Near the end… Continue reading Nifty Fifty
Run 4 Troops Recap
Ten days ago, I ran my first marathon since the Boston Marathon in 2016 and I still smile when I think about the experience. Was it a PR or a well-executed race? Not really. What made it special is that I DID IT. It was difficult to step away and take some time off from… Continue reading Run 4 Troops Recap
A Time to Every Purpose
While I do not love harsh winters, one of the things I love about Wisconsin is the changing seasons. I love variety and there is something special about each season. The budding trees, newly blooming flowers, and promise of new beginnings each spring, cool summer nights looking at the stars and catching fire flies, chilly… Continue reading A Time to Every Purpose
A Few of my Favorite Things
I have a few things that are on my bucket list and two of them are to run a marathon in all fifty states before I turn 50 and to see all of the historic mansions in the United States (perhaps I will write about some of the other things in a later post). Running… Continue reading A Few of my Favorite Things
Birds of a Feather Run Together
About two years ago, I joined a community of women runners called Oiselle. I learned about it from a former college cross-country teammate. At the time, I was feeling very isolated as a runner and struggling to find meaning and purpose after I completed my journey to the Boston Marathon. This community has been nothing… Continue reading Birds of a Feather Run Together
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
Redefined Runner 