Sadly, there has been a significant uptick in running related disappearances, injuries and murders lately.
This, unfortunately, is the world we live in, folks.
It is imperative that we are always prepared for any situation that my arise during a run.
I have a few helpful tips and tricks that you can use to protect yourself.
Every few months I feel like I write one of these posts…
The post where I realize I am slacking (no offense Fallon!), decide to pick myself up by the bootstraps and get my sh*t together.
Also known as this post, this post, this post and this post.
The post where I decide to start kicking a$$ and taking names.
Today’s edition of “Foodie Friday” is going to be a little bit different.
Don’t freak out.
Instead of sharing a recipe that I like, I have a few quick and easy meal suggestions for you.
This post was inspired by a conversation I had with one of my best friends a few weeks ago.
She was complaining commenting on how she never has time to cook dinner because she is so busy working,
taking care of her family,
cleaning the house,
and of course,
working out.
gave her a few suggestions that I use to make my meal prep Monday as short and sweet as possible.
I thought it would be a great idea to share those tips with you…
So here we goooooo!
Last week I challenged you to share with me the reasons why you do this crazy thing called running.
The response that I received was overwhelmingly awesome!
It was so cool to read everyone’s reasons, because they are all so different.
Looking for some motivation?
Read the stories below and I bet one of them will light a fire under your caboose.
I know it has for me!
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It’s no secret…
I have been completely MIA for the last few weeks.
Technically, it has been 18 days since my last blog post.
Where the heck have I been?
To be honest, I have been hiding under a rock. Continue reading
As many of you know, I just (praise the Lord!) recovered from a minor hamstring injury that forced me to pull out of Rock n’ Roll San Diego.
Boo!
But! I am back running and haven’t had any problems with my hamstring since.
WOO WHOO!
Or maybe it is in my head?
Who knows.
I am feeling a little off this week. Continue reading
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They say that “Running is cheaper than therapy”…
Which is totally false.
Running is NOT a cheap sport.
Running shoes,
running clothes,
electrolytes,
protein powder,
GU gels, Continue reading
As a runner, there are certain things that really piss me off!
I am sure most people don’t understand, but maybe you (being a fellow runner) will agree with me…
Pull your head out of your ass, man! I mean come on! It’s called peripheral vision, use it and check out your surroundings before you come to a complete freakin’ stop. I understand that you are tired, but really? Continue reading
On Saturday, May 7, 2016 I was the 2:30 pacer for the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon.
This was my first assignment for Beast Pacing and what a day it was.
But, I am skipping ahead a little.
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Are you like this dog? Are you stuck?
Do you want to sign up for a race, but are afraid of the commitment?
As you have probably noticed, by checking out my racing calendar I ran 9 half marathons last year, and plan to run 11 more half marathons and atleast 3 (maybe) marathons this year.
So, I would like to think that I have a LITTLE experience in picking a race.
Because I have made the mistakes, paid the price, and lived to tell you about it. Continue reading
Hello there!
(duh)
And as you know, this is when everyone starts talking about their New Years Resolutions.
Many have goals to get fit, lose weight, become a runner, etc. etc….
With the new year in mind, I have decided to let the cat out of the bag.
You are probably thinking “Whaaaaaaatttttt is this crazy lady talking about?”
I am here to tell you…
hand to my heart,
seriously no joke,
swear on a Bible…
As I usually like to do…
So let’s cut the crap, people.
I came across this picture on Pinterest and it struck a cord within me. This quote is so incredibly true, for me and for so many others. Running can truly change your life, as it changed mine over five years ago, in an incredible way. When I started this journey, I was an evening smoker, an occasional gym go-er, an unhealthy eater, about 50 lbs overweight and was an extremely depressed/unhappy person. I was lazy, bored and unfocused.
Rather Be Runnin' 