So many times I hear from friends that they don’t think they are “real” runners. They run, sure, but maybe they run/walk or maybe they’ve only just run their first mile, or even just their first few steps!! They don’t consider themselves athletes and can often be heard saying: Well, sure, I RUN. But I’m […]
ToTR – Inspirational Running Books and Movies!
I’ve been in training for work this week and just got home and ALMOST thought, gee, I don’t really have time to do Tuesdays on The Run linkup but maybe I’ll just take a quick peeksypoo at the topic . . . Well OF COURSE I have to write about inspirational running books and movies! […]
Halfway Through 5K a Day in May
Here we are, about the middle of the month, and my 5K a day in May is in full swing. This is my 3rd year to challenge myself in this way, and this year has a lot more meaning as I’m doing it to raise money and bring awareness to the work being done at […]
5 Ways to Organize Your Running Stuff for Destination Races!
For the amazing FRIDAY FIVE LINK UP TODAY, the topic is 5 ways to organize your running stuff. Since I travel a lot for races or blogging events, I thought I’d take a different spin on this and talk about how to organize your running stuff for destination races! Anymore with airlines charging for bags […]
Anatomy of A Really Bad Run
I just got back from a really bad run. It happens. More often then I think I’ve shared here on the blog, and the last thing I want to put out there in the universe is that running is always peachy keen and rainbows and unicorns. I’m going to go through how I’m feeling, and […]
2015 5K a Day in May! This time . .it’s personal
It’s May 1 which, as many of you know, is when I start my annual craziness known simply as #5KaDayinMay. And each year, I’ve started with an intro post and some basic rules. So if you’re interested in that, go read the 2013 and 2014 intro posts or, to read ALL the writing I’ve done during […]
Tuesdays On The Run! Favorite Warm Weather Running Gear
I’m linking up with Tuesdays on The Run today and we’re all talking about hot weather running! Check it out for great tips from other great runners and bloggers! I live (and run) in a suburb of Dallas, Texas. Why this is significant is that in Dallas, in the summer, it is, um, how do […]
Why I Run
Today’s Tuesday on The Run Linkup could not be better timed. You see, I’m starting over in a lot of ways right now – in my job and with this blog – and it’s good, when starting over, to get back to the basics of what motivates you to do what you do! So why […]
Kim’s First Half Marathon! Guest Post
My friend, Kim, has been training and running for awhile now. Over on the blog’s FB page, she shared this story with me and I had to share it with all of you! Ever wondered what it’s like to finish last?? Sounds to me like she was the big winner!! Amazing job, Kim! Thanks for […]