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 […]
Mother’s Day And Impossible Expectations
Before I even get into this post, I need to type some words to all my amazing friends who have struggled with infertility or have lost a child. This day is inexpressibly difficult and I want you all to know that I love you and that you are not forgotten. And to those of you […]
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 […]
What #REALwomenmove Means To Me
I am dedicating this post to all the REAL WOMEN I move with. Love you girls more than I can say!! So glad you’re not perfect;). Skirt Sports is launching a new campaign. It’s called #REALwomenmove. And here’s the mission statement: We seek to change the perception of women and fitness by showing the world […]
3 More Days Until Movement 4 Freedom Begins!
Wow, I am getting really excited. Not for myself, this time. For the girls at My Refuge House. Girls who have lived much of their young lives in slavery and now, because of the work MRH is doing, they are receiving hope, training, love and safety. Did you know there are over 20 million slaves […]
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 […]