A couple weeks ago, I was eyeing this recipe book at Barnes and Nobles called "Thug Kitchen." It had a ton of vegan recipes that looked delicious and didn't require a boat load of ingredients. I talked myself out of buying it--I rarely follow recipes for cooking and figured I could look up similar recipes … Continue reading Vegan Lentil Tacos
The most inspirational people I’ve ever met have not been those with the most power, the most money or the highest status. The people who leave me in awe are those who are dedicated to passion over money, are committed to loving others without expecting anything in return and are ballsy enough to live dangerously … Continue reading Why Live in a Tiny Home?
Building off of the hugely successful post “How to Tell a Trail Runner from a Hipster”, I bring you the next installment. While I partake in both road and trail running, I confess that I consider myself more of a trail runner. These are some of the more humorous sterotypes/jokes that I have heard in the past. They are meant as humor, not to take seriously or be offensive. So with that, enjoy and, as always, please post new ones to the comments thread.
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1. Any great endeavor requires patience. I ran my first ultra last year. Actually, I limped most of it and ended up hurting myself pretty bad. Sitting on the sidelines only seemed to reinforce just how impatient I am--I was cranky, angry and eager to try again. I didn't listen to anybody, and I kept trying … Continue reading 10 Life Lessons I Learned from My First 50-Mile Race
Earlier this year, I made one of the best decisions I've made since I started running: To join a running group. And not just any running group. I joined a group of dedicated, hilarious, adventure-hungry trail junkies. They call themselves "The Wolfpack." Not too long after I discovered my new favorite people, I was honored … Continue reading Altra and the DC Capital Striders
Running 500 miles in five days probably sounds like a crazy idea. That’s exactly what Amos Desjardins wants people to think. “Sometimes it takes doing something crazy if you really want to get people’s attention,” he said. He’s bound to get hungry with that kind of routine, but his discomfort is dwarfed by the cause he … Continue reading Hundreds of Miles Against Hunger
Earlier today, a special someone commented on one of my older Instagram photos, "Crazy this was 3 months ago and now you can run 32 miles! You've made some amazing progress!" The photo was a little collage (below) depicting my Garmin that read, "Longest run! 14.28 (miles)," a post-run berry smoothie and the obligatory sweaty selfie. That … Continue reading Rosaryville 50K Trail Run: A Long Road to Get Here
Yesterday wasn’t just another race. It was my first race since I got injured from a 40-miler last fall. It was my first official 50K. And it was the first race where I really felt like other people were rooting for me to succeed. I’ve always looked at running as a solo sport—and it is, … Continue reading North Face 50K: Thanks for sharing the love!
More than 36,000 runners from 96 countries ran in the 118th Boston Marathon last month, from elite athletes to committed amateurs. But what does it take to qualify for the world’s oldest marathon? Here are tips from Maddie Humphrey, whose 2014 run was her first time in the Boston race. Humphrey, 26, is an elementary physical education … Continue reading How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon: Tips from a First-Time Runner
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