Category Archives: Motivation

8 Ways to Get Your Running Groove Back.

8 cloudy miles this morning before a busy work day. We have some rain coming in for the next few days which I am thankful for! Hopefully it will cool it down a bit. So I thought today would be a great day to talk about getting that mojo back. You know what I mean…thatContinue reading “8 Ways to Get Your Running Groove Back.”

Last Minute Marathon Tips and a 26.2 Checklist.

Oh yes it’s that time again! Racing season. I went and ran some easy miles this morning to loosen the legs up. 3 days til the Tyler Rose Marathon! Ahhh. Bring on those hills. Mounds of opportunity. Haha. So since many folks will be lining up to tackle some serious mileage Sunday (hello, Tyler RoseContinue reading “Last Minute Marathon Tips and a 26.2 Checklist.”

8 Before 8, 15 Miles and Labor Day Wknd Recap.

Hello happy people! I got my morning started with 8 miles before 8 a.m. Definitely a great way to kick off this short work week! Hope you all had a lovely Labor Day weekend. I got to run, play in the sun and spend some time with friends and fam! Here are a few snapshotsContinue reading “8 Before 8, 15 Miles and Labor Day Wknd Recap.”

Throwback Thursday – Thank You, Running.

7 miles this morning enjoying some beautiful coral skies. I am very much looking forward to a little rest day tomorrow before my Saturday long run! Bring on 20 miles. So the folks over at Brooks inspired me to write my #thankyourunning story today and why I have so much gratitude for this wonderful sport.Continue reading “Throwback Thursday – Thank You, Running.”

10 Miles and an Ultimate Running Playlist.

10 miles with a slight temperature drop felt absolutely wonderful this morning. I am so ready for fall weather it is not even funny! It felt good to get a taste of some nice cool breeze. Switching gears a bit from my usual spin playlist…today I’ve put together a collection of some of my favoriteContinue reading “10 Miles and an Ultimate Running Playlist.”

13.1 Lessons Learned from Being a Long Distance Runner.

1. Being patient with yourself and what your body is capable of will take you far in the long run. 2. It’s you versus you. Always. 3. Some things can only be worked out in your brain from going out on that long run and thinking it through. Am I right? 4. It helps toContinue reading “13.1 Lessons Learned from Being a Long Distance Runner.”

10 Ways to Keep Running Spicy.

Just like any relationship, yours with running sometimes will require a little bit of TLC. In order to stay happy and healthy as a runner there are a few things that you can do to keep things spicy! 1. Incorporate intervals & speedwork. These can be done on a track or on the treadmill. Also,Continue reading “10 Ways to Keep Running Spicy.”

15 Life Lessons Learned from Running.

I believe that there are so many lessons in running that transfer to real life situations! Here are a few I have picked up over the years. 1. Don’t ever put limits on yourself or your abilities. 2. You are always stronger than you think. 3. Someone’s always going to jump higher, run faster…or be moreContinue reading “15 Life Lessons Learned from Running.”

Knock it Out and One of My Favorite Sayings.

Hey there! Hope your day is off to a great start. I was able to get up and bust it out rather early at the gym this a.m. Strength work and a strong negative split run to get things rolling. My legs are feeling rather strong after a weekend of back to back long runs. This is withoutContinue reading “Knock it Out and One of My Favorite Sayings.”