One could say I’m a goal oriented person.  I’m a checker-offer.  Nothing quite tops the feeling of accomplishing something you’ve worked hard for– something you’ve put your blood, sweat, and tears into.  And there is nothing like the feeling that you have put in all of that effort only to have that dream snatched away. […]

One could say I’m a goal oriented person.  I’m a checker-offer.  Nothing quite tops the feeling of accomplishing something you’ve worked hard for– something you’ve put your blood, sweat, and tears into.  And there is nothing like the feeling that you have put in all of that effort only to have that dream snatched away. […]

There are many races out there, but Race for the Cure is one of my faves.  This year’s was beautiful and meaningful and magical.  It was also hard… at least for me.   I am not really in what I would consider fighting form at the moment, and boy, I felt every step of this one. […]

For this month’s running workout, you need a new playlist of tunes to keep you going. These are some of my favorites! I hope it gets you going as much as it does me. Play and run! 1. Ready to Start – Arcade Fire (we must begin with an appropriate song!) 2. Keep the Car […]

  Photo credit: AP Photo/The Boston Globe, David L Ryan I can only imagine the dedication, the pain, sacrifice, hard work, and dreams all destroyed in a matter of seconds.  With the finish line in sight and a great personal goal within reach, two bombs moments apart rocked the race course.  The Boston Marathon is […]

I would call myself a seasoned runner. I’m certainly no pro, but I’ve run two full marathons, more halfs than I can count, and through trial and error, I’ve collected some tried and true products. Think getting the right gear doesn’t matter? That you can pull out some of your man’s old basketball shorts, slap […]

I am not a runner.  For some reason, I have never found it enjoyable.   Exercise is a huge part of my life, but I would rather spend my workout time holding ridiculous yoga poses as long as I can, or chasing after a fuzzy yellow tennis ball. One of my personal goals for this year […]

I knew what it was the moment I felt it. I started to shake as I examined my chest again. I had a lump. And my mind went there– to all the dark, fearful places filled with chemo and radiation and surgery and lost hair. I was absolutely terrified. Was it breast cancer? My doctor […]

I used to be a runner.  I used to spend my mornings trotting around my city, headphones blasting beats, hair pulled up in a pony, with well-worn running shoes laced on my feet.  I used to look forward to pushing through 10, 15, 20 miles on a Saturday.  And I used to anxiously look forward […]