Overpower, overtake, overcomeExactly 11 years ago today, for the first (and only) time in my career, I was fired from my job. I had been looking for a new job at that time, but they ended up letting me go before I landed anything. As hard as it was to accept at the time, I … Continue reading March 24th

Same quote as yesterday. Today, the kids, husband and I took advantage of the cool weather and clear skies and hiked up one of the mountains not too far from our house: Mt. Wachusett. It was just over a mile, round-trip, so it’s definitely a nice quick one. The kids did GREAT and made it … Continue reading March 23rd

I just knew if it could be done, it had to be done, and I did it.So this doesn’t have anything to do with running, but regarding the quote above, for Christmas I gifted my dad 12 activities for us to do throughout the year. I spend a lot of time with my mom, and … Continue reading March 22nd

Strength does not come from physical ability, it comes from an indomitable will.I like to think that my strength comes from more than just the physical. I’ve changed so much since college and I’m so happy with the strength I possess now.  

Run for the love of it.And I do absolutely love it! I can’t believe I was someone who despised running in grade school and even college. And now, it’s one of my favorite pastimes. And I love that I get to run with my parents, husband and kids.

Run, run and run. The more your body cries out as a sweat, the more physically and mentally fit you are.I absolutely love the transformation I’ve been through since 2007. I have my ebbs and flows when it comes to training, but I’ve always loved getting back to running. And I love how it makes … Continue reading March 19th

There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you.Before I started running, I wouldn’t say that I had no drive whatsoever, but I really feel like having the discipline to train for races has spilled over into my professional and personal life. I … Continue reading March 18th – My Birthday!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a successful life because of it.Well, I wouldn’t go so far as to say that you’re not successful if you don’t run. Running definitely does not equate success. BUT, in my case, I really feel like running has helped me … Continue reading March 17th