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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Deep and Wide
If you grew up going to Sunday school and church like I did, you may recall a children's song that is sung like this, "Deep and wide, deep and wide, there's a fountain flowing deep and wide." The song was written in the late 1800s by Sidney Cox, a major in the Salvation Army. It… Continue reading Deep and Wide
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
Let’s Play in the Dirt
I am excited to share my 2020 racing calendar with you, along with a bit about how this year's running will look different than the last couple years. As I near the age of 40, I have had to accept that my body does not recover from hard workouts and racing the way it once… Continue reading Let’s Play in the Dirt
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
Glimmers of Hope
Typically, in the week prior to a race, I spend a great deal of time thinking about my race, preparing for it physically and mentally by getting adequate rest and nutrition and visualizing how I would like the race to go. For the Beyond the Beach Marathon on September 16th, things were vastly different. On… Continue reading Glimmers of Hope
Taming the Beast
For anyone who uses social media, you know what a blessing and a curse it can be. It allows us to keep in touch with friends and family near and far and to network with people we may not otherwise meet in person. At the same time, it is very easy to play the comparison… Continue reading Taming the Beast
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
Giving my Heart and Soles
I have been reflecting on my race last Sunday at the Eau Claire Half Marathon. It was my first solo race in nearly two years and I had been looking forward to it for weeks. I was more than half way through my training for the Run 4 Troops marathon at the end of June… Continue reading Giving my Heart and Soles
Redefined Runner 