Race Recap: Disney Princess Half Marathon
I feel like I’ve been waiting to write about this race for a really long time. I signed up for the race on my birthday in July and everything that has happened between now and then blows my mind. So,...
View ArticleRace Recap: TowneBank Shamrock 8K
Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of traveling down to Virginia Beach to visit one of my very best friends, Lee Anne, and to run my very first 8K with one of my very best friends, Lindsay. Running +...
View ArticleBest Decision Maker, Seriously.
So, I’ve mentioned a few times that I’m running the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler this weekend in DC. What I didn’t mention is that I won tickets to see Calvin Harris perform the night before/morning of the...
View ArticleInjury Progress Update
You guys, I haven’t ran in three, almost four, weeks. I am going slightly crazy. I haven’t been able to go on walks either. I can do nothing that puts excess stress on my achilles tendon. Except yoga....
View ArticleRace Recap: Nike Women’s Half Marathon
You know those days where it feels like everything is coming together and going your way? That’s how the Nike Women’s Half Marathon (NWM) was for me. From packet pickup to post race festivities, I...
View ArticleRace Recap: Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K
Ahhhhhh!!! You guys! I RAN! I ran a race! After five, almost six weeks, of no running and no cardio, I decided to jump right back into the swing of running with a 5K. And honestly? It felt like the...
View ArticleThe Cross-Cycle Challenge
Oh em gee!! I think I’ve made it pretty clear how much I love Revolve. The classes, the instructors, the studio — it doesn’t get much better than this. Seriously, going to a gym that has it’s ish...
View ArticleMy Sense of Direction is Clearly Lacking
I get lost a lot. Usually, I find my way but its typically after an hour or so of wandering around. Times when this is especially bad are like yesterday when I was in the woods trying to do a quick...
View ArticleTime flies when you’re having fun!
Time seems to be flying this month. I honestly can’t believe that we are almost into September. But once we get into September it means my trip is that much closer. So really, for this month I am...
View ArticleGimme a Beat: Power Songs
I’ll say it every time I post a playlist, but people who are able to run without musical motivation need to be given major props. Obviously, I am not one of those people. And I’ve owned it. Some of...
View ArticleA Fit and Fun Staycation
You guys, I still really cannot believe that we have entered the year 2014. Cue Twilight Zone music because that’s what was playing in my head as I typed that out! I wish I could provide some deep...
View ArticleReview & GIVEAWAY: MASH UP Conditioning
A few weeks ago, Jamie from MASH UP Conditioning contacted me to see if I would be interested in reviewing their TEMPO fitness DVD. Coincidentally, I had just been yammering on and on to Chris about...
View ArticleSmall Victories
Way back in March I wrote about how I started cleaning up my eats. I was frustrated with myself for getting back to a weight I vowed I would never see again. And honestly, I really only had myself to...
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