Every once in a while, when you least expect it, you’ll cross paths with someone who you are truly happy to meet. This lovely moment happened to me at the Colfax Marathon expo in May. My friend and I had made the trek out there to scope out running things and as we wound our […]
Why I broke my running streak.
It was the middle of May and I stumbled across a post on Runner’s World website talking about the upcoming 37 Days of Awesome run streak. Now, I know what a streak is (not streaking, naughty one) but was intrigued by the nature of the challenge. The idea was to run at least a mile […]
So, I ordered a Runner’s World Subscription Box
This is my first runner-specific box, because I’m a runner now (saying that with a little giggle.) Being that I am fairly clueless about what all is out there, I figured this would be a fun way to try out some new goodies – without going through the usual overwhelm I feel when presented with […]
Who’d have thought I’d love a mountain route this much?
A few weeks ago, I went hiking on a trail near here. It’s a loop that runs a little over 5 miles and the first 1.5 miles consists of some steep grades as you make your way up the mountain. After making it to the top you descend for the rest of the loop and the trail goes […]
A tale of a pink bike, blinky lights, and a smile that wouldn’t go away.
This past weekend, I participated in a local ride. It’s the first cycling event I’ve signed up for in 8 years or so. It was a night ride, so I splurged on some inexpensive lights for my bike wheels and my friend loaned me this freaking AWESOME light up vest that changed colors. There may have also […]
Through someone else’s eyes
I’ve been down on myself lately since I have been a little off track. I’ve not run as often as I feel I should (read: none) nor have I been on track with my eating. Now, thankfully I have not gained anything, but I’m not making any forward progress. It’s my own fault, I have […]
