January in Minnesota isn’t necessarily the definition of “ideal running weather”. In Minnesota, you don’t stop for the cold, so I ran the Securian Winter Run as a fun way to kick of my marathon training cycle. Continue Reading →
2017 was such a unique year on so many levels, both running related and non-running related. Politics (need I say more?), pregnancy, my job, family emergencies (3 total this year), having a newborn, and learning what all of this means for my running routine have all added to the complexity of the year. I don’t mean this in a negative way, in fact, all of those things have made for a great year! Well, everything expect for politics – don’t get me started with that! Continue Reading →
I pulled together some gift ideas at various price points, all of which are items I use on the regular. These are my tried-and-true, favorite running gadgets, accessories, and essentials. Continue Reading →
Can I just start by saying that picking outfits for family pictures is damn near impossible? I just got done laying out all the options for our photo session on Continue Reading →
We have had the most beautiful fall weather this year! The fall colors are so vibrant, it has been sunny and warm, and I can’t believe that tomorrow I’ll be Continue Reading →
My key advice for any new runner who is looking to enter a training cycle is to incorporate cross-training and strength training. If you look at my actual training log, you’ll see that I don’t always practice what I preach… until now! Continue Reading →
Last year I reached a new limit with my running. I found a new level of speed that I never knew I had, leaving me faster and stronger than I Continue Reading →
Most parents know that it is only a matter of time before they have to deal with the first “big” injury with their kids. I have friends with kids who Continue Reading →
Grandma’s Marathon has been my staple, yearly race since 2009, when I ran this race as my first marathon. Although my finish times are largely reflective of how much I trained (or didn’t train) each year, it is also reflective of the roller coaster-like relationship I have with this marathon. Continue Reading →
When I entered the lottery for the TCS NYC Marathon, I figured there was little to no chance that I’d actually be selected. I actually didn’t even tell my husband Continue Reading →