Rewind back to my late thirties. There I was, the unhealthiest I’d ever been and at a real crossroads in my life. From personal experience, I’d seen how the way we treat our bodies, dictates our quality of life later … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2017
What’s So Fun About Running?
People who don’t like to run would most likely describe it as being torturous, grueling, unnecessary or lame. And while parts of it, like speed work and hill climbs can in fact feel a bit like torture it is most … Continue reading
From Love-Slog to Loving the Slog
Let me start by saying I love running. Truly, I do. It’s meditative, a great social activity, and consuming enough to help me forget about any little day-to-day annoyances. But if I’m being completely honest, I don’t have that standard, … Continue reading
Post-Race: A Time for Reflection
I had set three goals for myself going into the Las Vegas Marathon: to finish, to do so in under three hours, and to qualify for Boston. With a time of 2:59:09, I accomplished them all. For the first 24 … Continue reading
Running Nostalgia
I celebrated my 38th birthday on November 11. It seems like just yesterday I was 28 and just starting to get into long distance running. I ran my first marathon in 2006, and even though running still involves simply putting … Continue reading
The Art of Showing Up
When I started running, my expectations weren’t exactly what I’d call “realistic.” My lungs had never been great with cardio, and I couldn’t run a full mile without stopping. Didn’t matter – I wasn’t about to let those minor details … Continue reading
Solo vs. Group Running
We all have our own reasons for becoming a runner. Are you trying to get in shape? Are you training for a specific race? Or do you just love to get out and move? When I started running, I did … Continue reading
Running Through The Holidays
There’s no denying the holiday season is in full swing. All the gathering and togetherness. All the parties and decorations. All the sugary treats and pretty packages. It’s festive. It’s fancy. It’s fun. At least for most people… Personally, it’s … Continue reading
The Anorexic Runner
I used to feel an unbearable pressure to appear a certain way. So much so, I became borderline anorexic. My thoughts went something like this: It’s okay to eat an apple today, but only half. I need to cut back … Continue reading