Run with me in 23~! My 2023 New Years Resolutions.

I hate that resolutions are so cliche and many people cringe when they hear the word resolutions. That’s not me. I will continue to work and grow as a person through small behavioral changes that will hopefully build long term healthy habits that will leave me feeling more fullfilled. One of my goals is toContinue reading “Run with me in 23~! My 2023 New Years Resolutions.”

VDOT 02 Training App Review

Looking for a way to add more accountability and tracking to your 2023 goals? Here is a quick review of the VDOT 02 training app I use both personally and with the athletes I work with.

Anxiety stole a year of running from me, but I am fighting my way back!

Anxiety is a normal response to stress, something everyone deals with it at some point. Someone who struggles with an anxiety disorder, however, manages persistent overwhelming feelings. Often during everyday situations. I think I have always been a “worrier” but there was a definite shift for me when the worry became a constant feeling ofContinue reading “Anxiety stole a year of running from me, but I am fighting my way back!”

Running Base Training weekly recap- week 1

Woah, so much has happened and it almost feels like the world has been turned upside down. After a long year and some personal struggles with anxiety and depression. It is weird to be facing a pandemic with more clarity and happiness than I have had in a long time. Getting back to what IContinue reading “Running Base Training weekly recap- week 1”

20 weeks until…. Grandma’s Marathon

I have been a bit quiet as I flip flopped on what I want my spring racing and training to look like.  Overall, there are a lot of super awesome spring races but my time gets super limited when track season with my high school team starts.  I have finally narrowed it down to twoContinue reading “20 weeks until…. Grandma’s Marathon”

Why YOU should become a runner 2019

Running is awesome! I am sure it is no surprise, to anyone that I meet, that I think running is pretty great.  I am not the only one, however. Running is growing in popularity, it is definitely having a moment.  There is a reason why, running really is for everyone Why everyone should become aContinue reading “Why YOU should become a runner 2019”

Weekly Running Log-12/10-12/16

Like the new look?  Simplifying the RunCanvas URL too!  I completed my VDOT02 coaching certification and now my coaching packages can be found on my website as well as the VODT02 coaches market place.  This will allow me to continue to feature customized training plans, along with pre-built training plans for a variety of distances. Continue reading “Weekly Running Log-12/10-12/16”

Weekly Wrap Up- Post Marathon 12/3-12/9

Last week I ran California International Marathon, and I had a blast!   You can read all about it here!I don’t have a whole lot to write about as far as training recap.  1 week post marathon, so the mileage was low and the pace was easy.  I was pretty beat up after this race. TotallyContinue reading “Weekly Wrap Up- Post Marathon 12/3-12/9”

Anxiety on the run, breaking the link

A couple of weeks ago I posted about my struggle with anxiety and how it had began to creep into my running (read about it hear).   Hind sight is always 20/20 and when reflecting on the time period leading up to the anxiety attacks I began to have while running, I could see my bodiesContinue reading “Anxiety on the run, breaking the link”

Weekly Wrap up- 17 weeks until CIM!

 The end is near! This is my last full week off before heading back to school   Teacher professional development is just around the corner.  I had a great start to the week but the hotter weather and travel really wore me out the second half. Here is my Weekly Wrap up- Monday-  9 miles @Continue reading “Weekly Wrap up- 17 weeks until CIM!”