Not sure when to schedule a rest day…or two?
We runners are often known for our “run at all costs” mentality. You know what I’m talking about right? “No pain, no gain” or “Just push through the pain” are things we tell ourselves when we struggle through one of those sub-par runs. Sometimes pushing through is the right thing to do and mentally we […]
Racing For a Cause: Beyond Boundaries Boot Scootin’ 5K
A 5K race is a great way for a non-profit organization to raise money and awareness. Many of the races in which I run have a fund raising effort associated with them. In April, I ran the Boot Scootin’ 5K benefitting Beyond Boundaries in Ward, Arkansas. I enjoyed this race so much that I interviewed race […]
3 Small Changes to Your Eating Habits That Can Lead to Big Results!
I am not a fan of diets! Most of the time they are not sustainable and you end up feeling like a failure. You know what I’ve talking about don’t you! You make drastic changes to your diet and create list of “forbidden foods” to never eat. Then it happens. Somebody brings a pan of […]
Being Totally Transparent: I’m Not Perfect!
Full disclosure: this post is full of poop! If poop disgusts you, then you have been warned. However, I hope that you will stay and finish reading because I think you will find a valuable lesson here today. For the entire month of April (actually it started the last Monday in March) I have been […]
Yikes! It Almost Happened: A Close Call
The last couple of weeks I have not exactly been walking my talk. While I live by the 80/20 rule (eat well 80% of the time), I would say I was probably following the 40/60 rule! Lots of snacking, lots of sugar and very little veggies. Oh and then there is this thing called sleep. […]
The 10th Annual Chase Race and Paws: Dog Gone Fast!
Race # 3 of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series found me completely in my element! I participated in the 10th Annual Chase Race and Paws event which consists of a 2 mile road race and a one mile race that can be run with a leashed pet. It was like being back in high school […]
Got a gut feeling? Go with it!
This year I am participating in the Arkansas Grand Prix Series, which is comprised of 20 races throughout the state from January to December. You are scored on your best 10 races enabling you to pick and choose the ones in which you wish to participate. This works well for my plan to compete in […]
Tomato Basil & Pearl Barley Soup
The ice and snow we have had recently had me craving soup, but not just any soup. Not only did I want something to warm me up but I needed something filing as well. Plus I was really craving vegetables. I found this recipe in Matt Fitzgerald and Georgie Fear’s cookbook, Racing Weight, which has […]
If you pay a running coach, you might as well listen to her! Lessons I learned from running the CASA Half Marathon!
As I get mentally prepared for this weekend’s River Trail 15K, I can’t help but reflect back on my last race, the CASA Half Marathon in December. A nice PR, but it could have been so much better had I only listened to my Amy, my running coach. My original plan after the Athens Authentic […]
Is an Online Wellness Business Right for You? The Why and How Behind My Wellness Business
In case you didn’t know it being an entrepreneur is at the core of who I am. My Dad was an entrepreneur, so was both my father-in-law and my grandfather-in-law. I learned from my sister who would take her lunch money and purchase remnant fabric and notions at the dime store and make stuffed frogs […]