Usually I'm behind the camera. So recently, when I was asked to be in front of the camera, I was both excited and nervous as heck. "We're looking for a hardcore runner." Ummm...hardcore is NOT a word I'd use to describe me. I'm 5'5" and 115 pounds, and I am quieter than a damn gerbil. But … Continue reading 2XU Commercial Video Shoot: Run Your Heart Out
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My Relationship with Running: 5 Things I’ve Learned This Week
You know those people who regularly run a ridiculous amount of miles through the mountains, cross the finish lines of every race (sometimes races that are 100+ miles) smiling and then look like they’re ready to rage? Yeah, that’s not me. Sure, I’ve run tough races with a decent amount of mileage, but you better … Continue reading My Relationship with Running: 5 Things I’ve Learned This Week
Baked Eggs for Brunch
It's surprising what running low on money can do for your culinary creativity. Over the weekend, I felt like a contestant on 'Chopped,' as I stared in my pantry with hungry eyes and a lighter-than-usual wallet. It was Saturday morning, I had just finished a short, hot, humid run, and I was craving something savory and … Continue reading Baked Eggs for Brunch
Crispy Eggplant Parmesan Bites
In an effort to eat healthy, I try to create a meal plans and grocery lists on a weekly basis. Lately, though, I've found myself repeating the same old recipes. Staples of mine include healthy "burrito bowls," chicken breasts with quinoa/brown rice and some kind of vegetable, salads...and then slight variations of all of those, … Continue reading Crispy Eggplant Parmesan Bites
Revealed: My Training Plan! (Am I Crazy??)
Happy hump day, runner friends! Today I am sharing with you what is perhaps my greatest obsession: My training plan. Why? A few reasons: 1. To get your all's feedback and hopefully good suggestions from seasoned runners 2. To share what I've learned through my experiences 3. To help hold me accountable for my miles! This … Continue reading Revealed: My Training Plan! (Am I Crazy??)
Please Help Keep Ryan Relevant
Hi friends! So I met Frank Fumich a couple years ago when I was desperately searching for a capstone project topic for grad school and found out that he was about to run 450 miles from DC to Boston to raise money for the Boston Marathon bombing victims and their families. In a few months, … Continue reading Please Help Keep Ryan Relevant
A New Day, A New Dawn
Let me start off by saying that I'm only human. I'm not superwoman, and I never will be. All you or anyone else can do is try your best to accomplish all your goals and dreams. But sometimes, life just gets in the damn way. I'm currently on the 7th week of my 34-week macrocycle … Continue reading A New Day, A New Dawn
Update: Week 4
I hope your all's 2015 has been off to a great start! Even though i's not even February, I feel like so much has already happened. The first big thing of 2015 for me was taking my RRCA coaching certification course. It was a 2-day course totaling 18 hours, and it was pretty vigorous in … Continue reading Update: Week 4
Okay, Break Time Over!
Happy holidays everyone! It's been a while, but I'm still here 🙂 Since my 50-miler in September, I've been taking it pretty easy with the running, which has been great. It's giving my body time to recover, allowing my mind to recharge, and it's nice to give yourself a break from rigorous training to simply … Continue reading Okay, Break Time Over!
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