I’ve resisted pepper gel in the past because we really shouldn’t have to go to these lengths. I also hate holding things while running, so altogether, it was never high on my list. However, I’m now wondering what took me so long. It has brought me peace of mind and I’m finding myself having fun on my runs again. Continue Reading →
I was really excited when I had the opportunity to try Shady Rays as part of being a BibRave Pro, as they had been on my radar i’m in for a while. I instantly liked the way they felt on my face and I liked the way they looked. I was excited to try these out on a run and put them to the real test. Continue Reading →
Do you remember when I swore off this race forever after the hot 2016 Grandma’s Marathon? Well ladies and gents, it really shouldn’t be surprising that just after two short Continue Reading →
Time flies when you’re having fun. I know this is an overused idiom, but the weeks in this training cycle are going by so fast, and my mileage is piling up just as rapidly. And guess what? I’m having fun! Continue Reading →
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 →