There are lots of new faces around here, and I couldn’t be happier!! But it occurred to me that those of you that read because of my running adventures might want to have one place where all my trip reports from various races lives. For this post, I’m going to stick with the Run Disney […]
Quick Update on #5KaDayinMay
Are you still with me?? There were a mighty few of us and some of you I’ve heard from. If you started with great intentions and you’ve not been able to participate like you wanted, consider this your PLEASE COME BACK AND FINISH WITH US invitation. Remember, there’s no beating yourself up. Just start today […]
The Big Blog Birthday Giveaway!
ETA This giveaway is over! But thanks for playing, Everyone, and big congrats to Tisha G.! Hope you enjoy all your goodies! Well, it’s nearly impossible for me to believe, but on Sunday, the blog is turning 2. I cannot express what it’s meant to me that so many of you have read and encouraged […]
#5KaDayinMay We’re 1/3 of the way THERE!!
Just got home from day 10 of my challenge to myself (and some of you) to do a 5K everyday in the month of May. My BRF (Best Running Friend) Sara pointed out that it’s a good thing 5K a Day doesn’t rhyme with August. Indeed. Because I live in TX and that’s just not […]
5K a Day May! Woohoo!!
ETA WE HAVE A HASHTAG! Thanks to a great reader who suggest #5KadayinMay. So post your photos, comments, blogs, whatever and use that hashtag so we can all support each other. Woohoo!So I have to admit I was sort of hoping you people would forget all about the 5K a Day in May challenge. After […]
Review of ROW Bars!
BLATENT PRODUCT ENDORSEMENT AHEAD PROCEED WITH CAUTION I did receive a sample of these from my friend, Sean. I told him, however, that I would publish an honest review. I didn’t receive any compensation other than the sample. So there you go. I don’t do these very often, but this one was worth it:). My […]
Mel’s Letter to Herself on Her Very First Run
About a month ago, I put out a call for those of you who had been running for awhile, and preferably late in life onset runners like me, to write a letter to yourself on the date of your very first run. Because we’ve all come a long way, Baby, and we may have a […]
What Happens After You Sign Up For A Marathon
So, evidently my body was taken over by an alien who didn’t hear me say (over and over again) these past few months that I was DONE with full marathons. Because on Thursday, I registered for the WDW Marathon (regular registration to the general public begins April 22nd or right now if you’re a DVC […]
Black Girls Run! Guest Blog Post By Portia
Portia and I became FB friends after I read a bit of her story in Runner’s World and found out she was local. I knew immediately that I wanted her to guest blog for me! Fast forward to the Disney World Marathon where I cheered on many amazing women who ran with Black Girls Run […]