Running Pet Peeves

Erika, Patty and April are inviting us to dish on some of our running pet peeves for this week's Tuesdays on the Run. From sidewalk hogs to clueless drivers, you know you've got one or two :) Here are some of mine: Runners who don't … [Continue reading]

September’s Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Labor Day Weekend! It's the unofficial last weekend of summer, but I must say it feels a little odd since school's already started for my youngest son. Then again, it's a long weekend and that's always a good thing, right? So I'm taking a … [Continue reading]

Fall Racing – A Moving Target

When I saw that this week's #FridayFive link-up topic was Fall Races, I was tempted to skip posting. Racing has been such a moving target for me, between injury and conflicts with my family schedule, that I'm almost hesitant to count any race as a … [Continue reading]

September Simplicity

It's September 1 and fall can't be far away - though Mother Nature is once again thumbing her nose at the calendar with the return of heat and humidity this week. No matter, September signals the start of my favorite time of the year and I'm ready to … [Continue reading]

August Runfessions

I've missed the past couple of Runfession Fridays, but I'm happy to be linking up with Marcia today! Time to cleanse my sweaty soul. Who's in? Runfession #1 -- My running is stressing me out! While I am thrilled to be running again, both my … [Continue reading]

Lovin’/Not Lovin’ – Summer Edition

I realized the other day that I haven't done one of these types of posts since the spring so now seemed like a good time to share some of my fave...and not fave...things at the moment. Lovin' Brooks Running Hat -- I received this hat as part of an … [Continue reading]

Thursday Thoughts – Summer Mode

Summer mode continues in full effect around these parts. I'm clearly not adhering to any set posting schedule, and right now, I'm ok with that. So as I sit here kicking back on my deck, I'm sharing a few more Thursday Thoughts. I'm happy to say … [Continue reading]

Thursday Thoughts v6

Nope, I have not dropped off the face of the earth...I have been knee-deep in prepping for two major events for my job this weekend. My schedule lately has left me with many thoughts circulating in my head but nothing cohesive. So much randomness, so … [Continue reading]

86 days….

  86 days until the Rock 'n' Roll Philly half... Yes I counted. 86 days to see if I can get back to running double digits.... It's been a while since I've seen 10 or higher staring back at me from my Garmin. 86 days to see if PT, … [Continue reading]

August Ultimate Coffee Date

  Hello August! We are flying through the summer! And, while I'm over the heat & humidity combo - especially after this morning's run/slog, I am looking forward to soaking up all I can of these last couple of weeks! I'm starting … [Continue reading]