The Disneyland Half Marathon 2011

Hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend. I spent my three-day holiday at the happiest place on Earth...Disneyland! As much as I loathe big crowds of people and long lines, for some reason this weekend I shoved all of those peeves aside and had a great time. This was my first half marathon. … Continue reading The Disneyland Half Marathon 2011 →

Fitness Fridays: Break Out of Your Fitness Rut

So you're doing awesome and you're on a committed routine. That's fantastic! What happens when you fall out of your routine, get bored, or lack the motivation to continue? Getting into a fitness rut happens to everyone -- even the most dedicated -- so it's important to recognize it when it does happen but also figure … Continue reading Fitness Fridays: Break Out of Your Fitness Rut →

Want to Join a Charity Marathon Team?

I'm hosting a public video chat today to give you information on joining Team Dress for Success. If you've been wanting to get into running, this is a great opportunity! I will be hosting group runs on weekends as a volunteer and (hopefully) helping everyone reach their running and fundraising goals. I'll also be available … Continue reading Want to Join a Charity Marathon Team? →

Prepare to Fail if You Fail to Prepare

My boyfriend never lets me forget that I'm a J. (First search result: "ISFJs tend to plan their activities and make decisions early. They derive a sense of control through predictability.") I have a pretty set routine when it comes to my running. Not necessarily with routes, although I have a tendency to run the … Continue reading Prepare to Fail if You Fail to Prepare →

My Theory on Excuses

I spent the summer after my high school graduation with my face in lots of geese poop in a very humid and steamy New England. Most of the time I was getting yelled at -- not because I was doing anything wrong, but mainly because I wasn't doing anything right. I was a cadet candidate … Continue reading My Theory on Excuses →

Dealing with Derailment

Often times things don't go quite as planned. Actually, let me rephrase that -- most times, things don't go quite as planned. Sometimes you've been incredibly meticulous at laying out your schedule and things get in the way. It happens...it's life! Sometimes, though, you get in your own way, or worse, you allow other … Continue reading Dealing with Derailment →