March 12th

Running is great for your body. It will increase your energy levels and help you clear your mind.I’ve been on a lot of running forums that claim that running too much can hurt your knees and cause damage. I will say that I can attest to the fact that only running will do that; a … Continue reading March 12th

March 10th

You can alter your mood by running.I can attest to this, especially after running with my mom yesterday. Although we are both getting our fitness back, just being out there in the sunshine, after a whole month just made us so happy. Here’s to many more Sunday runs!  

March 9th–Virtual 5K

My mom and I ran a virtual 5K today in honor of International Women’s Day (yesterday). We planned to run the local rail trail but there were still some icy spots so we turned around and ran downtown. It’s been since late January since we ran together so it was much needed! Happy Sunday!

March 8th

Happy International Women’s Day! Tomorrow my mom and I are running a virtual 5K in honor of this day. ❤ Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.As someone who absolutely disliked running in high school and college, I can fully attest to how my … Continue reading March 8th

March 7th

Run like hell and get the agony over with.I can’t recall too many races where I just felt like I was dying at the end, but there are some that stick out.1) The AutoFair 10 Miler in NH. Holy hills! The t-shirt even says “Give ‘em HILL”. Thankfully I didn’t have any grand time that … Continue reading March 7th

March 6th

Running is my private time, my therapy, my religion.There is definitely a theme here about what running does for me and my mental health. I do see it as therapeutic, and I’ve been blessed with health and strength to be able to run (fairly) consistently since 2007. I even ran two races the few months … Continue reading March 6th

March 5th

Mindful running is a medicine that throws all the negativity out of mind and body.I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come back from a run with a clearer mind and a happier heart. I work through problems, listen to upbeat songs or just sometimes listen to nature around me. In the 18 years … Continue reading March 5th