Failure to launch-Running unwell

     Last week,  I wrote all about “My Next Journey.”  In a very typical turn of events for me. I didn’t get off to the running (haha !) start I wanted too. I had a very solid start to my week but the Midwest allergens came though like a freight training and darn near knocked me

My next journey…

It’s my birthday! I am not going to lie, I am a big kid at heart. I love celebrating birthdays and I love cake. So, today is a great day. It’s early in the day and I have already been spoiled by my amazing husband. He surprised me with an Air Relax Leg Recovery System!

Rock the Parkway 2018 Race Report

Let’s start by acknowledging I took a long time away from my blog.  However, I am back. I have already have a huge head start on content and I am feeling really good about my upcoming training.  I hope you are ready to follow, as I am to write. I have some big plans and

3 Common Misconceptions about Running Injuries- Guest Post by RunningMate Physical Therapist & Performance Coach

Physical Therapist and Performance Coach Nathan Carlson cover some basics about common misconceptions runners have about injuries.

Weekly Recap 6/5-6/11

*Que Nelly*  It’s getting hot in here! HaHa. The temperature is rising here in KC and my training is too.  Increasing mileage slightly and extending my workout on Tuesday.  I may have went a tad overboard with the weights, but no harm no foul right? I got a little excited about all my extra time

Saucony Kinvara 8

Basic Specs (Women’s Shoe) Category- Neutral Weight-6.9 oz. Forefoot Stack height-23 mm Heal Stack Height- 19 mm Heel Drop- 4mm offset   The Kinvara 8 is the newest addition the popular Kinvara line.  This Kinvara 8 contains many of the same favorite features from the Kinvara 7 while boasting the new “FlexFilm”.  This is the

Strava Addicts

I’ll be the first to admit, I am a Strava nerd.  I love the App.  It combines some of my favorite things; running, nerdy data, social media and competitions.  Are you a Strava nerd too?  If you do any of the following, you might be a Strava nerd too.

Helpful tips, making time for your run

For the first time, I am not teaching summer school.  I love it! I have so much time to do the things I love.  Balancing family time and running is much, much less of a challenge.  This is NOT the case during the school year.  During the school year I am balancing work, coaching, running

Global Running Day! Let’s Celebrate!

It’s Global Run Day! What a great day to enjoy running and friends.  Getting back into running has changed my life.  I know, it sounds cheesy.  It really has though. Running has taught me so many lessons, challenged me in new ways and taked me on amazing adventures with some pretty amazing people.  Running has

It’s Giveaway Time! (Closed)

Congrats to Margaret for winning the RunCanvas Giveaway!  We will be contacting you via Facebook.   Have a great day,  stick around for more Runcanvas Giveaways  Let’s kick off this new training cycle with a Giveaway! Like RUNcanvas Facebook Page to enter! I have some goodies to help you get your training of to a great