Despite a few high points (Center of the Nation series, Runner’s World Half and Festival weekend, and surviving the Marine Corps Marathon), I’ve had a rough fall when it comes to running. It took me almost two full months to recover from bronchitis and be able to breathe completely normally on a run again. Meanwhile,…
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To streak or not to #RWrunstreak + #RWgo
Remember when I used to run a lot? Remember when 5 or 6 days a week was the norm for me? Yeah, those days ended in September and I’m having a really hard time getting back on the horse. I’m completely over the bronchitis (thank goodness) and my hip is mostly back to normal. But I’m…
The Impact of Food on Running: Feedback from Running Bloggers
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “if you want to be an athlete, eat like an athlete”. Professional athletes eat foods that are going to help them perform. They eat foods to fuel the body. This is not to say they don’t ever eat less healthy foods – just this weekend Deena Kastor mentioned more…
Runner’s World Half and Festival Highlights
If you follow me on any form of social media, you know I spent the weekend running around Bethlehem, Pennsylvania as a Social Media Influencer for Runner’s World. While we only ran 26.2 official miles, there were multiple little runs and a lot of walking. This is one of the few times I wish I…
Things I want to do at #RWHalf
If you’ve been watching me on twitter or instagram, I’m sure you’ve seen a picture or two of the fun I’m having here. Getting out of my house on time was a challenge, but I made it and I’m having a blast. Here are five things I’m looking forward to this weekend (some I’ve already accomplished…
Bucket List Race: Dirty Damsel Trail Race
Last year, when ZOOMA announced that they were adding the Dirty Damsel trail race to their suite of races, I was pretty excited. I was already a fan of ZOOMA (and an ambassador in 2014) and I’ve been wanting to try a trail race for a while. Unfortunately, my schedule did not allow for me…
TOTR: Running pet peeves
Pet peeves – those things that for whatever reason really annoy us, often disproportionately to the actual level of inconvenience it causes. We all have them, some of us more than others. When Patty, April and I chose “running pet peeves” as our Tuesdays on the Run topic, I thought to myself “I really only…
Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon Discount
Is Rock n Roll Las Vegas marathon or half marathon on your bucket list? Want to run down the Las Vegas Strip at night? Well, in an unusual move, RNR has given each of their Rock ‘n’ Bloggers a code to share that brings the price on the Rock n Roll Las Vegas marathon…
TOTR: Staying hydrated on the run
Hydrating on the run is an extremely important part of running, especially when it’s warm out, but lots of runners choose to drink very little while running. That’s why Patty, April and I chose hydration as our Tuesdays on the Run topic. I’ve learned the hard way that I need liquid on any run over…
Gazing into the future: 2020
The time: Year 2020. The place: probably still DC. The reason: Courtney, Mar, and Cynthia asked. Five years from now is kind of a big year for us. Here’s why: 1. I’ll be turning 50. I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around this one. I don’t feel like I’m 5 years away from…
TOTR: Runners That Inspire Me
Today on Tuesdays on the Run, the topic is “Runners That Inspire You”. Join April, Patty, and me and share who inspires you. Here are *5* runners that inspire me for various reasons: 1. My dad. I’ve talked about him before. He’s been my favorite running partner for years and he ran his first half marathon…
Five tips for running when you just don’t want to
It’s Friday and the topic of today’s Friday Five link up with Cynthia, Courtney, and Mar is “Running Tips”. Since I’ve been struggling with not wanting to run lately, I decided to share a few things that help get me out the door when I’d rather be parked on the couch with a trash novel…