Category Archives: What’s this all about???

Many of you have followed along in our journey and have been a huge support to us during this entire process. For those of you that don’t know, here’s our story in a nutshell… My husband and I began the … Continue reading →

February 24th is the day we brought our then 1-month old son home from foster care. February 24th is also the day I signed up for my 4th half marathon and began a 12-week training regimen I’d plotted out in … Continue reading →

I was hoping to get this post up earlier this week, but my son had surgery yesterday so that’s thrown us all into a tailspin around here. I’m thankful he’s happy as a clam right now for me to be … Continue reading →

I don’t know where to even begin on the whole Boston Marathon tragedies. I’m sure you’ve read countless blogs, and if you’re like me, was glued to various news outlets and media all of last week praying profusely for some … Continue reading →

Tomorrow begins a new journey for me as a runner. It’s my first official race of the season. I’m heading down to the University of Minnesota for Goldy’s 10-miler starting promptly at 8AM. It’s imperative that I keep my head … Continue reading →

So I’ve always been someone who likes to start their day with a run or a good work out. I’ve not had that privilege in 6 weeks now. All my training has to happen at 5PM or later (sometimes I … Continue reading →

I’m taking full opportunity of my current maternity leave to train in such a way I never have before. Right now I’m only running 3 days a week + 2 days of cross training. My mid-week runs never top out … Continue reading →

This is always a really difficult time of year for me. The girl scouts are out in full force with their cookies. I allow myself 1 box of thin mints each year from my coworker’s daughter and that is it. … Continue reading →