Running is a journey filled with endless opportunities for adventure, challenge and personal growth.Thankfully I’ve never walked away from a race with a feeling of regret. Even if I didn’t perform as well as I may have wanted to, I would still feel a sense of accomplishment and knowing that this was something I could … Continue reading March 26th

Every run is a chance to discover new strengths, overcome challenges and celebrate victories.18 years135 racesThousands of milesSweat, tears and so many smilesSo many victories that my younger self would never have imagined for myself.

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