It should come as no surprise to anyone reading this that I love running. Love it. But the running itself is only part of what I love. Almost as much as putting one foot in front of the other, I love being outside. I love the sun blinding me. I love the wind on my...
Running with Asthma
I think I really, really like race medals…
I’ve received a medal at each of the last three races I ran, and now I’m addicted to them.
Race Recap: Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail 10K in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Last week, I went to Albuquerque, New Mexico for a conference. I figured that since I had never been to New Mexico before, I should take full advantage of my trip and see what I could see. Given my penchant for running, I figured the best way I could sight-see would...
Running is…
Running is a lot of things to a lot of people. This is what it means to me.
Motivation for Faster Running
I ran the fastest 10k I have in years because I was afraid I’d be late to work if I didn’t.
Running Is What Keeps Me Alive
Mom was in the hospital. I was overcome by anxiety. Another hereditary health concern? I ran. That night, quite literally, I was running for my life.
Getting My Groove Back
I missed last year’s UCP Half-Marathon in Florence, Alabama. I won’t this year.
Awesomeness, Online Coaching, and Books.
I recently became a certified personal trainer, was featured in a Runner’s World book, and published my third novel. Things seem to be going pretty well lately. Next up: online coaching and weight loss consultation.
I’m on Runner’s World! #squee!
My interview for Runner’s World’s “How Running Changed Me” series is now online! Squee!
What Do You Call a Runner Who Can’t Run?
It hadn’t really clicked how much I identified myself with the term runner. Not athlete, not lifter, not superhappyfuntime weight-loss awesomeman…just runner. And now I can’t run.