Q+A: “Why Do You Keep Running?”

I received a blog request from Elijah this week on my running habit -- "You should do a post on why you kept running after you started, even on those days that you didn't want to." Lately, it's been harder and harder for me to keep the momentum going. I've been running between 4-6 … Continue reading Q+A: “Why Do You Keep Running?” →

Long Weekends, Long Runs

Hope you all had a fantastic Memorial Day weekend! I spent my time off balancing pure relaxation and pushing my limits. All in all it was pretty fun! I've found that double digit runs have been very intimidating for me personally, even though I've done a few of them already. There's reticence on my … Continue reading Long Weekends, Long Runs →

Recent Read: Born To Run

I started this book today waiting for the Metro to take me home from my just-completed 13 mile point-to-point run from my apartment to the ocean. It came highly recommended by a client who also happens to be a triathlete. I'm about halfway through it so far and I'm impressed -- it's linear insomuch that … Continue reading Recent Read: Born To Run →

21 Days Ago I Made A Commitment…And I Stuck With It!

So, 21 days ago I made a commitment to my community here and I'm happy to report that I've been completely, unequivocally dedicated to sticking it out! I've maintained at least half an hour of exercise daily. I've been watching what I eat, logging all of my food intake everyday (except for Wednesdays for some … Continue reading 21 Days Ago I Made A Commitment…And I Stuck With It! →

Day 2 Seems To Be The Hardest

In case you missed it, I started a self-challenge yesterday when I declared to the entire blogosphere that it was time for me to get back into shape...again. I am doing this through a heart-healthy diet, exercise (cardio and resistance training), as well as documenting my journey (via social media, i.e. blogging and RunKeeper). In … Continue reading Day 2 Seems To Be The Hardest →

The Importance of Consistency

One of the things I struggle with is consistency. I'm a worker bee and I try to be a great friend, but I'm not exactly the most consistent. I guess you could say that consistency is my Achilles' heel. I realize that it's a weakness but when I feel myself slipping, I strive for it. In … Continue reading The Importance of Consistency →