So, you can run 3 miles without stopping, now what? You’ve run two half marathons exactly the same pace…why? There are probably a few reasons and I might turn this into a three-part series but for now, ONE QUESTION…are you doing the same thing every time you run?! For most people, it is 2-3 miles … More Running Tip(s)- A simple science lesson about running.
1. Walk first! I know this is hard for some people. Myself included. If I hadn’t have found Expecting and Empowered you better believe I would have been lacing up the day of my 6-week appointment for a 3-mile loop. And you know what, I probably could have powered through it. Not realizing that … More 5 Steps – A Return to Running Postpartum
12 weeks in to preganancy… what’s changed, what hasn’t…. ✨Not looking pregnant yet, although my abs are slowly fading and my high wasted jeans are quite snug (a problem this pear shaped girl has never experienced so yes, it’s been hard but yes, I’m getting over it 🍐😉) ✨Running / working out: it’s funny cause … More 12 Weeks of Pregnancy
REVIEW of Move Sweat Shred Guide . I have had quite a few people ask my thoughts / opinions so I thought I would share a short review here! First, I will preface by saying that before starting any guide it’s important to know what your goals are. Some guides are for getting stronger/ lifting heavy. … More Review of the Move Sweat Shred Guide by @MadelineMoves
A planned week of workouts hardly ever actually goes exactly as planned. Life happens. But that doesn’t have to derail you. There is no such thing as a perfect week, just perfect adaptability. My week got a little mixed up and things had to be rearranged. Here are a few things that help me get … More Perfect Adaptibility
Only 15 more to go! I really can’t believe I’m attempting the Hanson’s Marathon Method. For years all you’d hear me say was “I’m just a low mileage runner.” As if I knew I wouldn’t do better if I tried running higher mileage. The truth is , I have always been a little scared of … More Week one is done….
This is definitely more for my own sake than anyone else’s. I don’t believe my running to be that interesting or impressive to anyone in particular but it has been a good practice for myself to recap some of the ups and downs, the good weeks and bad weeks of a training cycle. It helps … More Bass Pro Half Marathon Training Recap – Half Marathon #6
“I believe that God made me for a purpose. He made me for China. But He also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure. To give it up would be to hold Him in contempt.” Eric Liddell, Scottish 400 meter gold medalist, missionary and martyr. I think admitting your dreams to … More Dreaming Outloud
At the beginning of January I officially decided to run my second full marathon. I had been wanting to for quite some time but the amount of time commitment, physical support of others doing the same distance, and courage finally came together this spring. My last 26.2 race was in April of 2011 in Oklahoma … More Marathon Recap Part II: race strategy and fighting the mental chatter
Lunch First stop in Fayetteville was definitely lunch! The Farmer’s Table Café is a locally sourced, organic and homemade breakfast and lunch café. If its not in season or the farm doesn’t have it, they don’t serve it. It was organic goodness from eggs benedict to biscuits and gravy to chicken salad. I didn’t even … More From the restaurants to the race course… marathon weekend part 1.
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