Smiles, miles, and memories – my journal of training and racing around the world
It's been a busy month so far. It's hard to pinpoint the highlight of the month. Graduating was a big deal, but so was getting married. It was great to have a small intimate graduation ceremony -- by that I mean having Erik and Alex along with me in Iowa for the first and last …
For most of my adult life, I've lived with the motto memento mori etched at the back of my head where it meets my neck. I traced the letters from Andy Warhol's various illustrations -- someone who was rebellious and poked fun at conventional living. The placement of my tattoo is particularly symbolic in that this …
I spend a lot more time on Twitter and blogs than I do on Facebook. Most of the time, my timeline is filled with things that are of little importance -- people's opinion of politics, senseless partying photos, quips about sports teams, and more. One of my acquaintances generally strikes up cool conversations on Facebook …
Let's face it. Most of what we see online is not true. Very rarely will you see what people are really seeing, feeling, and thinking. Most of the time it's all one giant highlight reel -- everyone effortlessly goes about their daily lives looking happy and relatively healthy. Truth is, it's mostly an act. Everyone has …
Continue reading Fitness Friday: Channel Your Gratitude and Level Your Attitude
A goal can feel out of reach when you lack proper planning and training. In casual conversation, whenever I hear something like "I don't have time to work out" or "I could never run a (any distance race)", I often hear "I'm not worth it," "I won't make the time," or "My health is not …
Continue reading Success: The Hardest Part of Training Is Planning For It
Happy Tuesday, folks! I've gotten a flurry of Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ love for my birthday last week. Thanks again for your outpouring of love and support, especially all I've gone through this last year. It means the world to me. So, on to the title of my post. Pretty loaded, huh? Well, it's the …
Continue reading I’m 28 and I Don’t Know What I’m Doing With My Life…Still
Change is pretty hard to face. I spent the weekend pouring over my personal training books. A lot of it was technical and scientific, and the material is admittedly more difficult than I had anticipated. However, the single thing that kept me motivated was the light at the end of the tunnel. The prospect of …
Continue reading Motivation Monday: Getting Excited About What’s Next
