I often struggle to separate myself as an athlete from myself as a coach. I believe that I am a great coach and I know that I have the potential to be a great athlete, I am just not a great coach for myself. I've been sitting on this post for a while, debating whether… Continue reading Even coaches need coaches
Switching my focus
"If you want something, work for it. Don't give up on your dreams. Make your own reality. Anything you desire you can have if you never give up". I've heard these cliche catch phrases the majority of my life and I believe that they are powerfully true, however there are times that no matter what… Continue reading Switching my focus
Sequoia Glen 5k & The Grand River Gallop
I am running The Grand River Charity Race Series again this year and I'm already 2 races in. I've been debating if I even wanted to recap these races in great detail because both of them felt dreadful due to my running streak, which has finally come to an end. The last 30ish days of… Continue reading Sequoia Glen 5k & The Grand River Gallop
Miles run & things I’ve done: March 2019
Running Total miles: 158 Total runs: 31 Longest run: 10 miles Shortest run: 1 mile Races: Sequoia Glen 5k March was wonderful because we had daylight savings time and Running Club started again! I did some hill repeats up a super steep hill in town. I felt exhausted and sluggish the entire month from my… Continue reading Miles run & things I’ve done: March 2019
What I learned from a 100 day running streak
I start dreading winter in July. I hate being cold, I hate being outside in cold weather, and I HATE running in the cold winter months more than anything. This past fall I didn't do a ton of running when the temperature began to drop because we were moving and renovating our house, but I… Continue reading What I learned from a 100 day running streak
40 seconds faster, but never good enough
Two weeks ago I ran the Sequoia Glen 5k for the second time and it has taken me two weeks to find the courage to share what I want to share about this race. This isn't a race recap, this isn't even necessarily about the race I ran two weeks ago. This is about me as… Continue reading 40 seconds faster, but never good enough
Time is everything
Time is everything Waiting patiently--waiting, waiting, waiting for things that only passing time can deliver Time delivers but never when it is desired Timing is an alias for fate Waiting, waiting, waiting time is ticking by Time taunts emotions as it slowly passes by Time creates a feeling of dissatisfaction and a longing for the… Continue reading Time is everything
Miles run & things I’ve done: February 2019
Running Total miles: 157.5 Total runs: 28 Longest run: 12 miles Shortest run: 2 miles Races: N/A I am thankful that February has come to an end because we are now closer to the spring and closer to being warm. The last few morning runs I've done have ended with the sun rising, so I… Continue reading Miles run & things I’ve done: February 2019
Lost and exploring
The last few weeks I've been having an ongoing, complex, internal conversation with myself that just won't end. I have no idea what I want to do with my life. The ideas I had and the goals I set just don't seem right anymore. Ever since I graduated in June I've been feeling a bit… Continue reading Lost and exploring
Miles run & things I’ve done: January 2019
Running Total miles: 180 Total runs: 31 Longest run: 12 miles Shortest run: 2 miles Races: N/A In early January I found out that I made the Altra Red Team for the 4th year in a row! This was a great way to start a new year. I also got a new pair of shoes! You… Continue reading Miles run & things I’ve done: January 2019
