Running has taught me that the pursuit of a passion matters more than the passion itself.  Immerse yourself in something deeply and with heartfelt intensity - continually improve, never give up - this is fulfillment, this is success.   We are 8 DAYS away from the marathon, making this Marathon Series Day 3!! One of the… Continue reading Carbo-Loading! (3/10)

Marathon series day 2!! We are down to single digits...uh crazy! 9 DAYS. 9 DAYS. 9 DAYS. (Trying to let that sink in.) One of the BEST parts about a marathon is the people who come and cheer on their community, friends, and family. And, they bring signs!!! I can't be the only one who… Continue reading Best Marathon Signs (2/10)

   Hey y'all! 10 days until my second marathon! Thank you to everyone that has been following along in my obsessive running journey!! I truly appreciate it and we are almost there! Eeee!! I would like to welcome you to the next 10 days of my marathon series! A countdown. A way to clear my mind. A way to… Continue reading What It’s Like Being A Runner in a Non-Running World (1/10)

That is the thing about running; your greatest runs are rarely measured by racing success.  They are moments in time when running allows you to see how wonderful your life is.    How is it already the end of the weekend? T-13 (less than two weeks!!!!!) days until the marathon! Here's my weekly list of… Continue reading Sunday Should Haves

You must be willing to make sacrifices at times, knowing that the outcome will be worth it.    I ran my first marathon on March 29th, 2015. A year ago TODAY.       The week of my marathon I was so freaking nervous. Understatement: I was so freaking scared/incredibly excited/could have peed my pants every second… Continue reading Things Runners Sacrifice

There is magic in misery. Just ask any runner. Running is it's own world.  Runners are their own breed.  This is my favorite list of things every runner can relate to. Enjoy 🙂 Don’t base a run off of the first mile. Endorphins are way better than any drug. Imagining the amazing list of things… Continue reading 40 Ways You Know You’re a Runner

"The obessesion with running is really an obessesion with the potential for more and more life." Sunday Should-Haves!! (things you probably should just go ahead and get today).   1: MUSIC These are songs that got the most play on my ipod this week.  If you are like me you are always, always, looking for more… Continue reading Sunday Should-Haves!

"Devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning." -Mitch Albom I read an amazing article a while ago about dedicating miles to those that have impacted your life for your next marathon. I thought that this was an incredible… Continue reading Dedicating My Miles

January - Check. Under 100 days - Check. Injury free still - Check.    Reflecting on this day last year I was 50 days away from my first marathon.  Today I am 82 days out from my second marathon.  I can tell you that both today, and this day last year, I am SO FREAKING NERVOUS.… Continue reading New Marathon, New Me.