Sometimes you run from your demons. And sometimes it's fun to turn the tables and chase those demons for a while 😈
From night running to fireflies to the stories we tell, the Night Train 50K was a memorable adventure!
Plus resources for local trail running groups and events in the Triangle!
Trail running has never been more popular. And I’m not exaggerating or making big declarative statements just because I love the sport! (Though I reserve the right to wax poetic and passionate about trail running!) But if you’re new to trail running or you’re looking for tips (and groups local to the Triangle!) check out my top six tips and bonus resources!
Bees and clover
Is anyone else just so ready for spring?! I was mulling over what I wanted to do for my March bullet journal for a while and kept thinking about spring and St. Patrick’s Day and wishing the cold rain would stop so I could get out into my garden. And I kept coming back to this idea of bees and clovers — so I ran with it! I love this month’s design, and I hope you enjoy it too!
One year ago, Ahmaud Arbery was murdered.
This year the 2:23 Foundation, local running groups, the Running Industry Diversity Coalition, and other organizations are challenging runners to participate in a memorial run, fundraise for DEI non-profits, and engage in conversations.
Reviewing January 2021 goals and setting new goals for February 2021
Welcome back to my monthly goals post! Every month I dress up my dog for cute pictures, review my goals from the past month, and set new goals for the next month! I set a lot of ambitious goals, and they all build on my annual goals and core values. This month I dressed Ryder up in a cute vintage Valentine setting, and am excited to build on the progress I set in January!
Checking out new yoga leggings from a Danish company
Has anyone else been doing yoga at home and found yourself “downward, facing dog” instead of in “downward-facing dog”? (Please tell me it’s not just me, lol) So when I got a new pair of Moonchild Yoga Wear leggings from Aktiv, Ryder had to help me try them out.
Photos of the 40 milers (at mile 35) and 16 milers (at mile 11)
This past weekend I volunteered at the Uwharrie Mountain Run 8-16-40 miler race at the mile 5/35 (for the 40 milers) aid station (mile 5/11 for the 16 milers). While I was there I snapped photos of the racers coming back along the course. The full album is available on Facebook, but here’s a quick glimpse of the highlights!
Looking forward to chatting with an elite 800 and 1500 meter runner
Super fast I wanted to feature one of my favorite fast athletes today on the blog — Rebecca Mehra! I first saw Rebecca at Sir Walter Miler in 2019 and recognized her as a Oiselle Haute Volée (elite team) athlete. Rebecca is a professional mid-distance runner specializing in the 800 meter and 1500 meter (basically the mile for those of us less immersed in track & field).