Happy Half-Year, everyone! Can you believe we’re already at the halfway point of 2025? For me, this milestone is extra special as it coincides with my sister’s birthday – a perfect excuse to pause, reflect, and see how far we’ve come since setting those ambitious goals at the start of the year. Remember all those
Halfway There: A 2025 Mid-Year Check-In (and a Birthday Celebration!) Read More »
“Balance.” That’s my word for 2025. It’s a simple word, but it carries so much weight. For me, it represents the quest to find harmony in all areas of my life: work, home, family, and, of course, my fitness journey. Like many of us, I’ve struggled to juggle it all. Finding that sweet spot between
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What began as a simple running blog has evolved into a platform for sharing stories, lessons, and progress. While the pace of my running has slowed since July 2022, my commitment to the sport and my personal fitness journey has only intensified. Strength Gains and Future Goals This year, I set three primary strength goals:
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I used to be the king of the concrete jungle, a gazelle on asphalt. But this year, my running mojo has gone missing in action. It’s like I’ve traded my running shoes for slippers and replaced my race bib with a Netflix subscription. I recently did a deep dive into my running stats (a masochistic
Losing My Luster: A Runner’s Confession Read More »
We’ve all been there. You meticulously plan your week, every workout session carefully scheduled, only to have life throw a curveball. Maybe it’s a work emergency, a sudden illness, or in my case this week, a gym unexpectedly closed for renovations. This morning, despite finishing a late shift the previous day, I dragged myself out
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When I first started running, I was very much into racing. Racing meant that I was always aiming for that personal best. It didn’t matter what distance either. From the 5k to the half marathon, I was racing every event. Don’t get me wrong. Racing has a place in the running world, whether you are
Want to become a stronger runner with fewer injuries? Then you need to be including strength training in your program. Strength training has been a staple in my life for many years. However, it’s only been recently that I have seen the benefits of hitting the gym consistently. There have been numerous studies that have
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Since getting sick derailed my marathon goal, I have been in a funk with running. While I love running, at the moment I feel directionless. One thing for certain, I miss the trails. This is why I have been sprinkling some easy trails into my runs. Trail running brings me joy, which is why I
A Month of Strength Read More »
I don’t remember the last time I visited a gym. It’s been a while. Sure I’ve done a few casual yoga classes, or done some laps at the pool, but other than that all my cross-training gets done at home. We have a small house, so no I don’t have my own room dedicated to
