I’m Baaaack!!!

I wrote this blog a couple of months ago and never posted it. Instead of deleting it, thought I’d share it anyway. I’ll be back to blogging more soon. I promise!! May 20, 2019 Greetings, Tribe! When life becomes a bit monotonous, it’s hard to write something worth reading. With marathon training starting today (more … Continue reading I’m Baaaack!!!

100 Miles

Greetings, Tribe! As 2018 came to a close, I took some time to reflect and to look ahead. In doing so, I developed my theme for 2019: Strength. This year I am committing to increasing strength in myself. With my most recent marathon training, I found I was most successful by improving one element at … Continue reading 100 Miles

Runcation 2018

Greetings, Tribe! As many of you know, I LIVE for our runcations. To pretend for a few weeks that we’re professional runners, sleeping more, eating more, and running at altitude. I wait all year for this trip, and this year was no different. This year, however, I was sick the entire trip. On the flight … Continue reading Runcation 2018

#Blessed

Greetings, Tribe! This time of year has me getting all emotional and reflective. I try not to get all sappy, it seems too cliché, but screw it! I am so freaking blessed. Luck. There’s no such thing, but blessings are real and I have been so fortunate to have been surrounded by many. This year … Continue reading #Blessed

365 Days

Greetings, Tribe! I can’t believe it has been 2 months since I ran the Chicago Marathon! After taking a week off (read: only running one mile a day for a week) and I got after it again. Originally I had the intention of running a marathon in January, but my heart isn’t in it. While … Continue reading 365 Days

Chicago Marathon 2018

Greetings, Tribe! Yesterday I was blessed to run my 22nd marathon and my 12th Chicago Marathon. While my finish time stank, I am so happy with my race. My goal this training cycle was to create good habits. While not doing my workouts for a specific time, but doing the proper workouts. For the first … Continue reading Chicago Marathon 2018

20 miles: Attempt Number 2

Greetings, Tribe! Just over a week ago I conquered another 20miles. This time was much more successful than my last attempt. The temperature was in the 50’s-60’s, there was a range of mist to light rain the entire run, and the sky was overcast. Perfection! I met Debbie (future mother-in-law) and Allison (future sister-in-law) for … Continue reading 20 miles: Attempt Number 2