Red Shoe Run 5k 2017 Race Recap

  There is something about racing that is, for lack of a better word, magical. Maybe it’s the early morning wake up call, or the feeling of being surrounded by hundreds of other people who are passionate about the same thing, or maybe it’s the 

Our First 5k Together + Lots of Outdoor Adventures

Our First 5k Together + Lots of Outdoor Adventures

Good morning and greetings to you all on this Tuesday morning. I hope you are coming to the blog feeling refreshed after a fun weekend and a hopefully smooth Monday. Last weekend was FABULOUS. Between an amazing 5k race (first race postpartum!), beautiful weather, and 

How I Mentally Prepare for Races + Workouts of the Week!

Hey guys and how are you this morning? I didn’t intend to be absent from the blog yesterday, but I woke up feeling a little under the weather. So, except for a business call, I laid low, snuggled Benaiah and took a much needed rest 

Five Mile Run + Good Food + Family Time

Five Mile Run + Good Food + Family Time

Hey there and happy Tuesday! I hope all is well with you guys as you stop by the blog today. I’m going to be honest, yesterday was hard. Like super hard. I don’t know exactly what was off, if Benaiah was teething or going through 

Workouts of the Week + My Favorite Stretching Routine 

Workouts of the Week + My Favorite Stretching Routine 

Guys! It’s FRIDAY. Let the celebrations begin and the parties get started. If you didn’t catch my drift, it’s been a long week. But long, in the good kind of way. You know those weeks were you arrive at Friday and you are exhausted, but 

Eye of the Tiger + Fabulous Runs = a Fabulous Day (TOL #58)

Eye of the Tiger + Fabulous Runs = a Fabulous Day (TOL #58)

Hey, hey friends! How are you today? Can you believe it’s already Thursday? Thanks to a few full days, this week is flying by; which is fine by me since Landon and I have a fun date night planned for Friday! Woohoo!  Currently, I’m writing 

Let’s Talk about the Importance of NOT Running 

Let’s Talk about the Importance of NOT Running 

Yes, you read that title right. Not running? Excuse me, isn’t this Lulu Runs? I know, I know, it sounds weird, but today I wanted to chat about the importance of cross training, strength training, and stretching, which are often neglected habits of runners. If 

Happy Friday + Workouts of the Week 

Happy Friday + Workouts of the Week 

Hey there and happy FriYay! I don’t know about you guys, but I am quite excited about this weekend. After a full week of work and hospitality, it will be super nice to not have a lot on the schedule this weekend and to take 

My Top 10 Ways of Becoming a Better (or Beginner) Runner this Spring 

My Top 10 Ways of Becoming a Better (or Beginner) Runner this Spring 

I don’t know if you guys knew this or not, (you probably do if you’ve read my story!) but I didn’t always used to love running like I do now. Back in the day, my mom was the runner (she still runs! #goals) and I 

22 Things I’ve Learned in My 22 Years of Life

22 Things I’ve Learned in My 22 Years of Life

“I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling twenty two…”  So today is my birthday and I know officially feel old. I know, I know, I am only twenty two, but now there really aren’t any milestones to look forward to (minus the big 3-0