Some time ago, I went to a great running store in Fancytown to pick up some new kicks. On my way back to my car, I stopped into a cupcake shop for a coffee. While waiting for my drink, I saw 3 grown … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Inspiration
Get Yourself an Accountability Partner
Who in your life is your accountability partner? If you don’t have a partner, find one! They can be as key to a successful fitness or nutrition program as a good meal plan and pair of running shoes. I have met … Continue reading
The Power of a Running Mantra
“Mental toughness” plays a huge role in how well you’re going to perform during a race. By focusing your thoughts on the right things, you can push past your comfort zone during your next speed workout or to finally PR … Continue reading
For the Love of Running
Ever since I started running, even back when I almost exclusively ran on the treadmill, I’ve felt the same love for running that some people feel for horseback riding, great poetry, or travel. It’s a passion, a lifestyle, a freedom. … Continue reading
It Just Makes Me, Me : Why I Run
I was recently asked by a coworker why I run. I was prepping for my afternoon runcommute home in what can only be described as less than desirable temperatures (Fall, I’m ready for you), and as I applied sunscreen, donned … Continue reading
Practice But Never Reach Perfect
You can’t see me right now, but for most of my life I have had short hair; only once, for about a two year period, have I ever allowed my hair to grow past my shoulders. It was brutal, but … Continue reading
7 Tips On How to Stay Positive During Training
You’ve made up your mind you want to do it, whatever that “IT” is. Your mind will play dirty, nasty tricks on you to get you to thinking you can’t do something. It’s mean, rotten and deceptive and if you let … Continue reading
Run Your Own Race, No One Else’s!
This simple mantra saves me at the start of a race from self-sabotage. After waiting anxiously for the start it’s easy to want to chase the guy who flies past me or to keep up with the girl I was eyeing before … Continue reading
Hot Garbage Garage Runs
It was only just a few months ago that I started focusing on quality workouts rather than just simply piling on the miles. When I started back up running after Callum was born, every single run felt so tough. I’d … Continue reading
I’m a Real Runner! Or Am I?
Become a Real Runner So you want to become a “real runner”, eh? That’s great! Being a runner is as awesome as you can possibly imagine and probably more and I’m going to help you! I’ve got some basic tips … Continue reading
The Power of Persistence : Race Histories
With this post don’t focus on the actual numbers. Focus on what the numbers represent. To me, race times represent determination, hard work and dreams becoming reality. Enjoy the journey. Otherwise what’s the point. Eleanor Roosevelt said it best… A … Continue reading
PR Your LIFE Not Just Your Races
Life is One Big PR. DREAM BIG I’ve met so many great individuals over the past year that have motivated and inspired me beyond any level imaginable. Don’t believe me? As Emily loves to remind me, I said I would never ever … Continue reading