Hi guys! Remember me? As I was sitting here contemplating half marathon no. 9 TOMORROW, I realized I never posted a recap of the Smuttynose Half Marathon last month! Of course, now that 4+ weeks have gone by, my memory is a little foggy, but I’ll give it my best shot. The good thing is […]
My Kiddo’s New PR {Special Guest Post}
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, friends! On Saturday, Buddy and I ran our second 5K together (here’s the recap of the first race). I was planning to write a recap when I thought, Why not let him tell you himself how the race went? And so I’m excited to introduce my 9-year-old as today’s guest blogger, who […]
Win a Free Entry to the Newport 10 Miler
Okay, guys, I’m pretty excited about this! I’ve run the Newport 10 Miler in Newport, RI the last two years and it has become one of my favorite races. (Check out my 2014 and 2015 recaps.) Why do I love it? Well, for starters, there are the ocean views. And running down famed Bellevue Avenue, past […]
Currently… {1.28.16}
I have a confession to make: I have had the worst case of writer’s block this month. As you may have noticed from the lack of posts in January. I’m not sure what’s at the root of it. A huge project at work that I’ve been stressing about? The cold, dark winter? All of the […]
My Year in Running {2015}
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Ours was hectic and crazy and fun, but I have to admit I’m glad it’s over and now I can enjoy my fabulous week at home. Plus all the cookies and wine and treats…oy. Anyway, here’s the scoop. Normally I loved doing these little running year-in-reviews (see 2012, 2013, 2014). […]
Balega Socks Giveaway!
As you guys know, I’m a total creature of habit when it comes to my running gear. Well, actually, when it comes to anything involving running. From my shoes to my clothes to my fueling to my pre-race rituals, I simply can’t help it. I just like to stick with what I know. I’m not […]
Smuttynose Rockfest Half Marathon Recap {2015}
I thought long and hard about titles for this particular blog post. In fact, I even came up with some alternatives. Like, “Running a Personal Best With a Chest Infection”. Or, “The Heartbreak of Missing a Time Goal by 5 Seconds.” Or, “Flat Course + Race Fleece Instead of Yet Another T-Shirt + Medal that Doubles […]