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
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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
The Curse of the Itty Bitty Running Shorts
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
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
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 