running things

Do you want to know how to become a great runner over 40?  I talk to women all the time who have always dreamed of becoming great runners. By great, I don’t necessarily mean the fastest or the winner of the race. A great runner, to me, is someone who enjoys running and can go …

I don’t like crowds. I actually never have. They’ve made me nervous since I was a kid and once I was a mom, I really became a “crowd avoider”. So, then, it’s really odd that I love Disney World so much and, specifically, Run Disney events since we all know they are known for ridiculous …

This post is dedicated to my wonderful friend, Kim W., who is running her first marathon as I type this post. You are a miracle, Dear Friend. Love you. And if you want to be inspired, go read this post about Kim’s first half. I am SO EXCITED because several friends have recently approached me …

I just started a brand new, shiny, fantastic, fun and exciting job. I truly love it. I’m part of something new and we’re working very hard to get everything in place so we can begin. And it’s AWESOME. But I’m working a lot of hours. More hours than I ever have (yes, I’ve been vocationally …

I have to admit, lately I feel like a total fraud. Not in the bilked millions from poor innocent people way but in the way where one claims to live a life that they’re not really living and lately . . . I’m not REALLY running. I am the running blogger who’s not really running. …

Between travel and basic life craziness, my blogging time has been suffering! I asked my favorite blogging family member, my cousin, Kimberly, of Fit Disney Mom to write for me. I love what she wrote! Enjoy! Passing the Torch By Kimberly Stroh Whether you’ve been running for years or just started, you’ve already felt the …

It’s hot here in Dallas. Very, very hot. And it’s summer and sometimes I close at work and get home very late so don’t want to get up at 6am (the only semi-bearable time of day). So, this time of year, my treadmill and I get to spend a lot of time together. Over the …

Has it really been 2 weeks since my last blog post? Oh My Word, I’m so sorry. It’s been a little crazy here with lots of exciting personal stuff (that I can’t talk about just yet) and between that and my kids being home for summer and work and the heat . . . excuses, …