How fitness has changed my life from start to finish…
As I sit here reflecting on the events of this past weekend, I am overwhelmed with feelings of gratitude and satisfaction. Sunday's race for me not only marked the end of my 2015 season and my last year of being in the 25-29 age group, but it also marked the one year anniversary of the... Continue Reading →
Usually I am a sucker for anything savory, but today I was having a craving for sweets, particularly chocolate. I normally have a bar or two of dark chocolate in the freezer for days like these, but today I was out and after spending an afternoon watching Cupcake Wars while cleaning the kitchen, I was in... Continue Reading →
New Year's is a time of renewal. It's a new year, a fresh start, and the perfect time to set goals/resolutions. For the past few years, I haven't really spent a lot of time doing this. I've had my typical race calendar, and goals for PR's and finishes, but nothing truly focused on personal growth.... Continue Reading →
Dear Scale, For years you have been in control. In control of my mood, my self-esteem, and my vision. You have also been a source of constant self abuse, doubt and an internal dialogue filled with nothing but harsh words and criticism. So with that being said, I am making things official and breaking up... Continue Reading →
On April 21, 2014, I accomplished one of my biggest goals to date - I ran and finished The 118th Boston Marathon!!! While I will do my best to sum up all my feelings and emotions leading up to and on race day, I don't think I will ever be able to truly explain how... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I logged another long run in the books. The weather was perfect and my legs felt really good in the beginning. Towards the end though, my IT band started to protest at each hill and I decided it would be best to cut this one a little short. I still managed to get a... Continue Reading →
It's been almost one year since I've posted anything on my blog. I have started a handful of them, but nothing ever seemed to sit right on the page. This time though, I am going for it... In exactly ONE month I will be running in the 2014 Boston Marathon!! To say I am excited... Continue Reading →
Today I became a triathlete!!! Since starting my weight loss journey, my go-to forms of exercise were strictly running and strength training. Recently though, after a few of life's usual "hiccups", I began to reevaluate my training and competitive goals. During some much needed soul searching and listening to the encouragement of my friends and coach, I... Continue Reading →
A couple of you have asked for my smoothie recipes, so here are a few of my favorites.... Cinnamon Chia Smoothie 1 banana1 c.almond milk1 scoop Chia SeedsCINNAMON ( I probably use close to 2tbsp cause I LOVE IT!!)2tbsp peanut or almond butter6 ice cubesBlend and ENJOY! Calories: 471 Carbs: 54 g Fat: 25 g... Continue Reading →
Ever since I started running, two years ago, running a marathon has been a goal for me. On December 16, 2012 I was able to accomplish this goal with a little icing on the cake...finishing my first marathon with a Boston Marathon Qualifying Time of 3:31:30!!! I owe so much of this huge accomplishment to an amazing... Continue Reading →
Chasing Dream Giants 