In response to #WriteAsRun prompt #8: Look with fresh eyes, I wrote a poem about a very average run along a path I’ve taken oh so many times…
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2021: All About the Flow
After a lot of hemming and hawing, I finally settled my 2021 run goals. My hope was to find goals that are doable AND keep me motivated no matter what the world dishes out.
Goal Setting Into the Unknown
Since discovering I’m not alone in feeling challenged to set goals this year, I decided to share some of the things I think about, in case it’s helpful. One thing is for sure: for 2021 my approach is a bit looser…
Reflecting on 2020
Half way through this year I made peace with the fact that I wouldn’t be hitting my running goals for 2020. Here’s where things landed in this crazy, trying year…
Getting Out the Door
‘Tis the season for bundled up runs. I love winter running, so it usually isn’t a big deal to get out there, but those transitional times before I can acclimate… woof. When I’m dragging my feet, here’s how I get myself out the door…
Finding Why + a Run Mantra
For a long time, I was an on again, off again runner. I always boomeranged back, but I’m not sure I could say why, and I didn’t even feel like I chose it. Something compelled me, but I wasn’t in love. Not yet…
From Fair Weather to Foam Roller
When it comes to foam rolling, I’ve been pretty fair weather. Using it when I need it—or, in other words, when problems start to crop up. As part of a month-long challenge run by Anna Weber, I foam rolled (almost) every day for a month. Here’s what I learned…
2020 Tecumseh Trail 50K
It was a challenging day out on the trails for my second ultra at Tecumseh Trail 50K. But isn’t that the name of the game?
Hello, Right as Run Coaching
BIG news. I’ve been working behind the scenes for a while now and it’s almost time to launch. I’m really excited to see where this run coaching journey leads!
#WomxnRunTheVote Relay
Here’s a totally different kind of race recap! My experience from the 680-mile team relay to support Black Voters Matter…