Guys, remember 3 weeks ago, right after the Booty Work #30DayFitness Challenge? I was feelin' good, riding high off 4 weeks of steadily working out and consistently doing that little extra after a workout. Guess what happened? Short answer: Life. Long answer: I prioritized other activities instead of my workouts. I'm not one to accept excuses. … Continue reading When Life Happens
Why I Run
There's a billion and one reasons to put on your running shoes and get out of the door. I've probably tested out a few of them. I've run to get rid or boost energy and to find mental clarity. I've run to keep lbs. in check, stay fit and build physical strength. I've run because… Continue reading Why I Run
Booty Work
Dear Workout Diary, 30 days ago today I promised you I would complete the #30DayFitness challenge to tone up my derrière and legs. As you can see from the picture, each day has increasingly longer sets of squats, bridges, and lunges. Looks pretty intense, yea? Well, it's 30 days later, courtesy of a leap year and extra… Continue reading Booty Work
Budgeting 101
Did you know that only 40% of households have a monthly budget? Isn't that a little terrifying? How do you know if you can buy something if you don't know what you can afford? I can't preach and I'm sure there's a few guilty pangs for anyone reading this because we've all been there. I'm supposed… Continue reading Budgeting 101
The Haitus
Hi y'all, did ya miss me? If you read my last post, you know that run kicked my behind. You know, this one. It tossed me right off the horse. And, while I have still be running since, it took a long time to recover from that day - over a month to get back in the… Continue reading The Haitus
Uncharted Territory
Early January. In Chicago. 11 degrees high. Wind chill at -7. And Sunday's are long run days. 9 miles in sub-zero temps. A new low. I was scared. Seriously, legitimately nervous. I had second layers, gloves, a windbreaker, a scarf, and a hat. Extra bundled, still worried. But we press on. I have a work… Continue reading Uncharted Territory
Picking Your Race
So many options, so little time. So how do you find the right race for you among so many choices?! There's a lot of great advice out there. When it comes down to it though, it's all about where your heart is guiding you. It's a personal decision. 100%. But, if you'd like help in… Continue reading Picking Your Race
The Break Up
No, not the movie kind. And, thankfully, not the heart-wrenching kind. I'm talking about the treadmill kind. Breaking up a run on a treadmill to make it more bearable. If you are someone who has no trouble hopping on a machine and going for miles like the Energizer Bunny, I salute you. That's a big… Continue reading The Break Up
New Year, New You
Happy New Year, all! I hope everyone had a great time celebrating in the many ways one can celebrate a new year. Personally, I did the visit some favorite friends in Madison, Wisconsin and spend the night hanging with them. After the last few years, the idea of trying to plan anything just to see… Continue reading New Year, New You
The First Step
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. - Lao-Tzu Here is to the first step in a new direction. This won't be a run across the country, or the world, like Forrest. At least not at this point. My goal in writing this is to get back to running. To bring… Continue reading The First Step
The World to Run 