I hope everyone had a wonderful 2024! My year was memorable and fun. Traveled to Scotland; turned 40; celebrated kids birthdays and my husband’s 40th; went hiking; went to the theatre and sports games, and so much fun in between!JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberHere’s to a wonderful 2025!!
Category: Alaina
2024 Rockfest Half Marathon
October 6th, 2024Hampton Beach, NHThoughts…As much as I would have loved to reach my time goal, I am thrilled with how this race went (and for reference, my better times were in '08, '11, and '12 so definitely a different person then!)1) I never experienced negative thoughts that usually plague me around the halfway point. … Continue reading 2024 Rockfest Half Marathon
AutoFair NH 10 Miler
This past Saturday my mom and I ran the AutoFair NH 10 Miler in Auburn, NH. It was our test run to see how well our training has been for the half marathon on October 6th. Despite not doing the time I was hoping to do, I think we’re in a good spot.On Friday night, … Continue reading AutoFair NH 10 Miler
A Christmas Surprise!
Yes, I know, Christmas was over a month ago (and last year! haha), but things have been crazy and I haven’t devoted the time to write on this ol’ blog of mine. But I just had to share the photos from an amazing trip that my husband and I went on at the beginning of … Continue reading A Christmas Surprise!
Holdenwood Trail Run
Well today was a first for me! I ran my first trail run, along with my husband, our two kids, my parents and our friend. Up until yesterday it looked like rain for the day but thankfully it held off until the afternoon. The Holdenwood trail is closed throughout the year, but it's open for … Continue reading Holdenwood Trail Run
My Latest Running Playlist
For my recent races, I put together a list of songs that get me pumped up or inspired. The length is 1 hour and 3 minutes, so perfect for a 5K or 10K race. It’s an eclectic mix of music, but that’s just how my tastes are in general. And as you can tell, Fall … Continue reading My Latest Running Playlist
My Running Lately
In a nut shell, it’s been AWESOME! (I just went back through my posts from earlier this year and realized that I haven’t shared the health journey I’ve been on since December! So, here we go…) Back in December, I joined a wellness program to try and get back on track with my diet and … Continue reading My Running Lately
Entering the Last Year of my 30s
Yesterday was my 39th birthday, aka: the last year of my 30s!I celebrated in the best way I know how: running a road race! I ran the Guinness St. Pat’s 5K with my parents and friend Sheri. The weather was overcast at the beginning but the sun did make its way out in the afternoon. … Continue reading Entering the Last Year of my 30s
Made With Bliss 