My Return to Running: A 2012 Mini Marathon Recap
So it’s been awhile since y’all have had an update, so I shall start from the beginning. After my decision not to run the Carmel Marathon, I made an appointment to see an orthopedic surgeon for some...
View ArticleRock ‘N Roll Chicago Half Marathon Recap
This weekend was the second in a row spent in Chicago. Last weekend was about a birthday pool party, this weekend was about racing! Somehow Christi decided that spending two weekends with yours truly...
View ArticleRace Recap: 2012 Indy Women’s Half Marathon
I have to say: I was not excited for this race. I’ve been in a major running rut over the last couple of weeks. Not staying committed to my weekday runs, not getting enough sleep nor eating well for...
View ArticleIndianapolis Monumental 1/2 Marathon Race Recap
After the Chicago Marathon, I vowed to take an extended break from racing. My mind and body needed some precious time to heal. However, as you can see, my plans were quickly thwarted. I ran the BoMF...
View ArticleRunner vs. Cheerleader
To run or to cheer? That is the question. This past weekend my Dad ran the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon. It was his 6th half, and 2nd time running one solo. The first time he ran without me in...
View ArticleSpring Training Update
Howdy and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Talk about a day that has drastically changed over the years. Instead of bellying up to green beer, I spent most of the day at home in much more subtle green...
View ArticleRace Recap: ChiTown Half Marathon
My first postpartum half mary of 2014 is complete! A little backstory on this race: In April 2012, I planned on running my second marathon. Long story short, I injured myself and pulled out of all my...
View ArticleRace Recap: 2014 Indy Mini Marathon
Hi! I’m back with another race recap! My second postpartum half mary is in the books! The Mini was the first race I signed up for after Emery came along as it’s close to home and I’ve ran it twice...
View ArticleRace Recap: 2014 Bayshore Half Marathon
To preface, I typically try to write my race recaps as quickly as possible so I don’t forget about all the nitty gritty details I so love to retell. As I start this, I’m already 8 days out, so you may...
View ArticleQueen of Excuses
I recently downloaded the TimeHop app to my phone. I’m sure you’ve seen someone using it by now. But it is a time capsule of sorts that syncs with your social media (FB, Twitter, Instagram) and gives...
View ArticleRace Recap: 2014 Detroit Free Press Half Marathon
Hiya! Happy Thursday! I come to you today with my latest race recap from this past weekend in the mitten. It’s been four years since I last ran the Freep Half Marathon (recap here). Actually, that race...
View ArticleRace Recap: 2014 IMM
I came into Monumental race day less than two weeks after the Freep Half, after which I wasn’t in any hurry to lace up my kicks again. I figured that if I were to run any faster in Indy than I did in...
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