Let's wake up super early and go running really far. Well, sometimes I do get up super early to run. Far? Not too far. 😄 This evening I went to a fun event at my alma mater: Endicott College. It was the 30th anniversary of their student-led restaurant: La Chanterelle and they had students working … Continue reading April 17th
Category: Alaina
April 16th
Don't treat running as a 'special thing', but rather as a 'part of life'. It's important for the body to get used to it. No matter how many times I've taken a break from running, it doesn't usually take a long time to find my groove again. It's become such a habit over the last … Continue reading April 16th
April 15th
Before I get into the quote today, I would just like to acknowledge the 12th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing. I wrote a whole blog post about it but I think it got lost when I switched platforms in 2014/15. I happened to be there, volunteering about 2 blocks from the finish line. It's … Continue reading April 15th
April 14th
It always seems impossible until it's done. How I felt after my first (and right now, only) marathon in 2010. I guess I can do the hard things. 😄
April 13th
Phew, what a day! Run in the morning (still chilly and drizzly, but the snow is melting). Afternoon game at the Worcester Red Sox (they won!) And capped off the evening with an incredible musical. We also enjoyed some Harpoons and burgers at Polar Park, and had a lovely dinner at the 110 Grill. 😋
April 12th
Run often, run long, but never outrun your joy of running. 18 years later and I still enjoy running! I think the ebbs and flows of my running journey have allowed me to not get burnt out. I still find joy in it and my body has allowed me to keep going.
April 11th
Exercise not only changes your body. It changes your mind, your attitude and your mood. I don't think I've ever returned from a run feeling worse than when I started. I love the strength that I've built, the dedication I've given, and the connections I've made along the way.
April 10th
When you put yourself on the line in a race and expose yourself to the unknown, you learn things about yourself that are very exciting. There is so much that I have learned about myself since I started running. The biggest one is the fact that I can do this at all, and I continue … Continue reading April 10th
