Category: fitness
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My Action Oriented Recovery
As many of you know by now, I’m dealing with an injury. Luckily, this is really the first major injury I’ve ever experienced. And, for someone who’s been an athlete their entire life, that’s a pretty big deal. With that said, the recovery process is a whole new ball game for me. I spent the…
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#CrutchLife: An Update on Life Lately
A little over a week ago, I found out that the nagging pain in my hip was actually a femoral neck stress fracture. While part of me was relieved to finally have an answer to the pain that had already been preventing me from running, the reality also set in that this was a real injury,…
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Race Recap: SeaWheeze Half Marathon
I set a pretty lofty goal for SeaWheeze — one of the first half marathons I decided to race in several years (Austin doesn’t count because #hills). I wanted to run a 1:35 or faster…and it didn’t happen. Neither did a PR (by 6 seconds…come on!). And, I’m totally okay with the outcome! I learned…
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Summer Running Essentials I Can’t Live Without
It’s my fifth summer running and sweating in Houston and I’ve picked up a few essentials that I just can’t live without!
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Race Recap: Naples Firecracker 5K
One of my favorite things to do while traveling on holidays is run the local 5K or fun run! Read on for my race recap of the Moe’s Firecracker 5K in Naples, FL.
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Seawheeze Training Update
Almost halfway done with the hard training for the Seawheeze Half Marathon in August. Read on to see how things are shaking out!
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Your Ultimate Guide to #GlobalRunningDay
Looking for ways to celebrate Global Running Day? Here’s your ultimate guide to the biggest runner holiday of the year, plus a couple of giveaways!
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10 Thoughts During My First Ever Treadmill Class
I may no longer be calling it the “dreadmill.” After much anticipation from the running community, RacePace, Houston’s first treadmill studio is up and running. With temperatures quickly beginning to rise, their soft opening comes at the perfect time for Houstonian runners. I was lucky to be part of their first ever RP Speed class on…
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Race Recap: Bayou Bash Relays
Whoever said two miles was easy was a big, fat liar. I’m telling you from first hand experience, it’s not. Especially when it’s 4 p.m. in the afternoon in hot, humid Texas. While it may not have been easy, the Bayou Bash Relays, hosted by the Bayou City Road Runners at the lovely TC Jester…
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Race Recap: Sprint for Life
Sprint for Life is one of those races that has always been on my list, but then something else comes up. In fact, my dad has done it every year and I haven’t! This year, my dad was out of town so we were flip flopped. While this race had been on my radar for…
Loving life on the run. 