So far, it's been the best Monday ever. I planned on writing the recap post at the airport this morning, but a rush hour in Charlotte is funny. I made it to the airport thirty minutes early, which wasn't enough time to break out the laptop, and don't get me started on airplane wifi. I'm writing from the hotel room in Sarasota! I'm here with Tropicana on a press ...
How to Recover From a Bad Run | Half Marathon Training
I was soaking my muscles in a hot bath tonight while doing a lot of overthinking. I keep going back to Saturday's run. Should I be proud of myself? Or should I be upset and continue to let the discouraging thoughts roll in. Maybe some of you have been in my shoes before. I'm always excited before a run. All of my successful runs pump me up and keep me wanting more. ...
The Sunday Snowfall ❄
I have no idea what happened. I was out in a t-shirt on Saturday morning for our long run, and then trying my hardest to stay warm during the snowstorm on Sunday morning! The south can be funny. I woke up around 6 am on Sunday morning. I still have that inner child inside of me, excited to get the first glimpse of the snow, and eager to bundle up and explore. As ...
Birthday Celebration, Hiking, Circuits & Recipes!
Hi Everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I couldn't wait to walk the dogs, make some coffee, and start blogging this morning. I love writing my recap posts and this one is filled with yummy food, fun workouts, and some other random things. I think I'm going to start doing two recaps a week instead of one large one. What do you guys think? I love writing ...
7 Tips for Winter Running + HYLETE Gear
I love running, but every year I hit a slump. It starts late November and ends in March. Why? WEATHER. I am a wimp when it comes to the colder months. I ran outside twice during the winter last year, and I was freezing. I told myself that I am not going to hit that slump this year. I'm going to toughen up and run through the winter months. The key to running the ...