April 7th. This day has been marked on my calendar for around 365 days. Today was the next major landmark on my run season. I would get to measure my fitness, to practice my pre race routine and run the streets of this amazing city with my favorite running partners. Mother Nature had her way […]
November 2013. I crossed the finish line in Savannah, GA. The call for medics near the finish line came over the intercom. I thought nothing. It was a race. Bodies break down. Little did I know, my life was about to be forever changed. I would later find out the call was for Erin’s late […]
Henley was born nearly 3 years ago. If you read a previous post, you’ll know I create a pro/con list before big decisions. On the pro list was this new pup could eventually be my running partner. Spending time with him while doing one of my favorite activities has created a stronger bond. His approach […]
Recently I have seen more posts and questions around value and worth. I find value and worth are often interchanged. But do these words have the same meaning? For simplicity sake, I tend to associate value with principles and worth with a number that suggests you are a priority. Even though, the definitions are different, […]
I had finished up the Austin half marathon. If you haven’t heard, it was a shitty race and I was ready to get home. However, the Universe was still in full “we’re teaching her a lesson, let’s help her grow” mode. It was then a massive road sign blew over and gave me a concussion. […]
I attended my friend’s body love workshop last night. For her it started in the 2nd grade. It also happened in my elementary school years – the time I started body shaming myself. I’m from small town Oregon. Girls didn’t have the option to play softball, but could participate on the baseball team before school […]
Running is a fascinating sport. I grew up playing volleyball and basketball. You still need mental toughness but when it is a hard day, typically your teammates pick it up for you. Not always, but I was fortunate to share the court with some badass freaking women! When you feel physically at your worst, your […]
Earlier this week a friend graced me with his presence and joined me for my structured run on his recovery day. He is super speedy and entertaining which is partially why I beg him to run with me on my hard days! 🙂 The workout was pace change ups. Run x pace for x time. […]
I’m pretty darn excited for this week. Back in January, I messaged Elliot and asked him how fast could he get me before the Austin half. 1. I know he is not responsible for giving my legs bounciness. 2. I’m well aware that racing is more than PBs (personal bests. NOT peanut butters :)). I […]
I have never been one to sleep a great deal. Perhaps it is my anxiety that prevents me from sleeping. I once had panic attacks if I “slept in” later than 7 am. I am a morning person. So much so, I can be annoying at times. If you’ve seen me before or on a […]