Webster’s dictionary defines an athlete as a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina. “Trained or skilled in exercises” also sounds a lot like my career as a physical therapist, describing at least part of what I do on a daily basis. One vestige ofContinue reading “What does it mean to be an athlete?”
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Richmond Marathon 2021 Race Recap
Richmond Marathon 2021 Race Recap It’s often said that if you want to restore your faith in humanity, go spectate a marathon. This couldn’t be more true! After last year’s discouraging race year with so many live events canceled due to the pandemic, it was awesome to have the Richmond marathon, half marathon, and 8kContinue reading “Richmond Marathon 2021 Race Recap”
Gift Guide for your Favorite Runner: 2021
With the holidays around the corner, you may be wondering what to get that special runner in your life. I’m putting out this info early because of current supply chain issues that continue due to the pandemic, so this way, you’ll be prepared! Whether it’s the latest gadget, new gear, or stocking stuffers, I’ve gatheredContinue reading “Gift Guide for your Favorite Runner: 2021”
The thing about omens…
Do you believe in omens? I do believe that the universe sends us signs at times to guide us to make better choices. And if I really trusted these initial signs, maybe I wouldn’t have married my husband. Hear me out on this… After my husband proposed, we set to planning our nuptials. We traveledContinue reading “The thing about omens…”
The Church of the Sunday Long Run
One of the few things in life that is certain is change. One of the biggest changes in my adult life that I could thankfully control is my decision to leave the church. As far as wellness is concerned, some might consider leaving organized religion a ding in my spiritual journey. However, I’ve found itContinue reading “The Church of the Sunday Long Run”
After the Marathon: All the Feels
Your race is done! Congratulations! You are now a part of the one percent of people who have ever completed a marathon! Let’s talk about what you may feel the moments and days after the culmination of your hard work. First, you are happy the race is over, and you may even feel shocked thatContinue reading “After the Marathon: All the Feels”
Running a Marathon for the First Time? Think of it like preparing for childbirth.
Especially for my first time marathoners, I jokingly tell them to think about the race like childbirth. I had an entire conversation about this with some of my runners on our 18 miler, with lots of giggles and agreement! Sure, go in with some expectations of how you would like to run the race, butContinue reading “Running a Marathon for the First Time? Think of it like preparing for childbirth. “
Race Recap: MCM 46, Virtually!
Race Recap: MCM 46, Virtually! I told y’all a couple of weeks ago that I was going to run a virtual marathon in conjunction with my team’s 20 miler. Again, I’m so grateful to the head coach of the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team for making this happen! She created 3 mile add-on routes to theContinue reading “Race Recap: MCM 46, Virtually!”
Vegan Vegetable Soup with Farro
It’s finally fall! Like really fall! Which means it’s soup season. I have revamped my usual vegetable soup recipe, and I’m ready to share! Even my teenagers love this, and they have requested it repeatedly. Because let’s face it: there’s nothing that says comfort like homemade vegetable soup! I think the key to making aContinue reading “Vegan Vegetable Soup with Farro”
The mystery of the nagging taper pain…
My last running related post was about how surprised I was by my pre-18 mile run nightmares. Typical stuff one might dream about before any big event. You know the type of dream: the late to school, forgot your homework, forgot your class schedule, forgot to go to class all semester and suddenly showed upContinue reading “The mystery of the nagging taper pain…”
Anne the Vegan 