Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful mother! I am so blessed to call her my mom and friend. She has been not only a friend, but my teacher, mentor, coach, confidant, and supporter. I love her laugh and am grateful for the wisdom that she has 

Monday Matters

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend. I know I did. Let’s rewind… Valentine’s day, Saturday, started with a nice run and conversations with friends. Although I didn’t have anyone ‘special’ to celebrate with, that was ok! My sisters and I babysat 

Almost Silent Weekend Recap

Favorite lunch. Reflection post-run. I’m Mary Poppins?! Chocolate Protein Shake for dinner. #winningatlife Much needed reading time. I actually stuck to my training pace for once! (4.5 miles @ a 8:16 pace average) How was your weekend? Comment below and share!

How to Beat the Treadmill Blues

So you want to run, but it is -30 out? Never fear, there is a solution to that! Its name is: the treadmill. For most people, (myself included at one point), the treadmill seems like a death sentence. Even for the most avid runners, treadmill boredom 

Fitness Friday II

 Welcome back to Fitness Friday! (Week of January 11- January 18) Monday: (AM) 5 mile run @ my training pace (8:34) on the treadmill.  (PM) nightly routine. I’ll share that with you all sometime soon! Tuesday: 2.50 speed training, weights, arms. (PM) Night routine Wednesday: 

Fitness Friday I

Welcome to fitness Friday, this is the time when I am honest and share what I did (or did not do) for my workout plan for the week. Let’s rewind and take a look at what I was able to accomplish.. Saturday: 5 am, 3 mile run 

Running Updates and Goals for 2015

Another year means another year to run again. I am excited to see what happens this year with my sport that I am so passionate about. Last year, I ran  two 5ks, a 8k, 10k, and a half-marathon. I am looking forward to running even 

2014 in Review: Faithfulness

Looking back at the start of 2014, I would have never known or guessed that this year would be as monumental as it has been. I had a feeling that 2014 would be different, but I didn’t know just how different and amazing it would 

Monday Radomness

Lately, the nut obsession has been out of control. My dad brought these home. I found them and enjoyed them. I think my favorite nut has to be either pistachios or almonds. Right after that, some good friends brought over these gems. I think they 

Thanksgiving 2014

Psalm 100:4 “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope your day was filled with all the blessings that the Lord gives. I hope you took time to cherish family, eat