It’s been a while…. I just realized that the last time I published anything new on this site was in April of 2017. Crazy! I’ve gotten tons of compliments about my writing since I started this blog in 2014. Apologies…
Race Recap: Buffalo Marathon
Sometimes Mother Nature doesn’t like to cooperate with race directors. It’s unfortunate when this happens, but when it does, it presents an opportunity for them to either make adjustments to their course and help runners finish successfully or do nothing and deal…
The North Face Chicago Event Recap
A couple weeks ago I wrote a post inviting everyone to a 5K Fun Run and book signing event that I was hosting at The North Face Chicago on May 18th. The event was yesterday and I’m happy to say that it…
Garmin Half Marathon – The Land of OZ (Olathe, KS)
A few years ago I entered a 5 mile race on Halloween with a friend. I didn’t tell her I was going to do this, but the night before the race I went to a costume store and bought a cheap blonde…
Honolulu Marathon: Running in Paradise
My exact thoughts when I crossed the finish line of the Honolulu Marathon: “Man, what a beautiful course… but shit it’s so hot and I’m glad it’s over”. A few days later: I’m in Chicago, looking at gray skies and rain and wishing I…
Friday 5: My Five Most Scenic Races
I’m currently on my way to Aspen, Colorado to run the Golden Leaf Half Marathon. I registered for this race several months ago and as race day has gotten closer, the thought of doing it has been a bit intimidating… Mainly because it’s…
Friday 5: My Top Five Rock n Roll Series Races
Last week, one of my Instagram followers asked me what my favorite Rock n Roll Marathon Series race was. That’s a tough question to answer since there are a number of races in this series that I’ve enjoyed running over…
Race Recap: Missoula Half Marathon
When it comes to places to travel to see pure natural beauty and amazing scenery, it’s hard to beat the Western United States. Don’t get me wrong – there are plenty of other beautiful areas around the world. The thing is that very…
A Devious (but Ingenious) Way to get Cheap Flights
If you’re looking to save money when traveling for races, I’ve already mentioned some of the more common methods to save on airfare in my earlier posts (booking flights 3-5 weeks out on Saturday evening and clearing your browser cookies before…
Why Traveling Runners Should Love AirBnB
I recently wrote a couple posts with travel tips for runners. One of the tips that I shared in the second post was that hotels aren’t always the best option when you’re traveling for races. Staying with friends or family members is…