That's my favorite quote from "A League of Their Own." And it's true. Doing hard things makes the reward and feeling of accomplishment...

Holy moly, it was a hot one! I didn’t need to layer under my tank top, and I carried a cooling towel with me for later in the race. I...

Holy moly, it was a cold one! When I packed, I gave myself a short and capri option with every race outfit, but I’m so glad I packed my...

Happy 40th birthday to me! My present? Another 2:30 AM alarm! Friday was a bit cooler, so I wore a capris and a throw-away jacket with...

Now that I’m home and have had time to think about and process completing the Dopey Challenge, I finally feel like I have the ability to...

I can’t believe the time has finally arrived! Today I picked up my race bibs, shirts, and merchandise! Our original dinner reservations...

One last taper week! I spent most of the week creating custom fundraising shirts for the 5k for me and my Dad, as well as one for my...

The things I do for Dopey… Tuesday afternoon I got my COVID booster and my first flu shot ever. My fear of needles was worse than my...

It took a few days, but the antibiotics started working. I skipped my run Monday and Tuesday and did my full “Dopey simulation”...

Gotta train for everything – and that includes rain! On Monday, it rained all day. It was a light drizzle at the start of my run. ...

Here’s an opportunity to support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society while snacking on some delicious popcorn! I’ve created a virtual...

Over the summer, Sam and I planned a short cruise to celebrate our 15th anniversary. We picked this week because it was a recovery week,...

My local Nothing Bundt Cakes store has generously donated a Birthday in a Box! What is a Birthday in a Box, you ask? Well, a Birthday in...

Given I was dangerously close to hot spots turning into blisters, I went to my running store on Monday and asked for “all things...

…And I woke up on Monday with a fever, sore throat, and cough. I’m pretty sure my neighbors heard me curse because I was so angry I was...

After Disney’s Wine and Dine weekend, I had a few extra days in Disney to enjoy the parks. With an annual pass, I didn’t feel pressured...

As a fundraiser during my 5k, 10k, and half marathon Wine and Dine weekend, I asked for mile sponsorships. So between miles 1-22, my...

Wine and Dine 2022 is in the books! TLDR version: I kicked butt! Monday’s Halloween run was a quick 5k in brand new Brooks Glycerin...

The Dopey challenge isn’t just about the mileage! It’s also about resting and recovering adequately! To practice what works best, I’m...

I’m writing this from sunny Orlando as I’m here for Wine and Dine Weekend with a practice 5k, 10k, and half marathon this weekend! But,...