7 Ways to Boost your Athletic Confidence
I’ve had my share of negative thoughts when it comes to doing any kind of physical activity; especially when it comes to working out around others who may faster, more experienced or in “better”...
View ArticleThe courage will meet you at the finish line
Sometimes it’s hard for me to call myself a “runner.” Like even just now. Are those quotations even necessary? Running when you’re carrying extra pounds is tough. Really tough. But what’s even harder...
View ArticleFox Fitness update (and benefits of working out with a trainer!)
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, today I wrapped up 3 weeks with Fox Fitness! We started our morning with mid-month measurements and a fitness assessment! Since my first workout session on May 27th...
View ArticleStarting from where you are
So often I hear people speaking of regrets. How if only they had done x, y or z, life might be a little different, a little better, etc. How they’ve waited too long to make a decision, and now it...
View ArticleSo you wanna do more than a 5k?
A few months back I wrote a post called “So you wanna do a 5k?” I’ve had so many people ask me about how I started doing races and share their insecurities about starting their own running journeys...
View ArticleAm I too fat to workout at a gym?
Lately I’ve had people searching for some interesting things that have led them to my blog: “Am I too fat to workout at a gym?” “Too heavy for Orangetheory?” “Weight limit for rower” “How to overcome...
View ArticleHalf Marathon Training Update: Week 6
Can you believe it’s already the MIDDLE of January? Studies have shown that THIS is the time when people throw in the towels on their “new year’s goals”. Just 2 short weeks is enough for people to give...
View Article13.1 training recap: January
Happy February! Although I’m shocked to see how quickly January flew by, I’m excited to share my half marathon training monthly progress with you! The last week of January brought an unexpected halt to...
View ArticleTomorrow is the big day! 13.1!
Tomorrow I will be crossing something off my 2015 goal list: My first half marathon! My race gear is prepped, my legs feel great, and I’m ready to do this! I’ve read a lot of pre-race blog posts out...
View ArticleI’m a half marathoner!
I never thought these words would EVER come out of my mouth, but…. I’M A HALF MARATHONER! I can sum up my experience in just 4 words: what a crazy adventure! For the most part, as far as distance goes,...
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