I am worth the effort

I am worth the effort

When I was training for Berlin Marathon and the summer was sucking the soul out of me, I thought that I had hit rock bottom. I was struggling to run sub-14 min/mile, struggling at anything over 90-100 minutes of running (which at my pace is only 6-8 miles) while training for a marathon. The last few weeks leading up to Berlin was the biggest thought of HOW in the world was I going to run for 6 hrs if I…

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How to choose the right coach for you

How to choose the right coach for you

It’s been 4 weeks into the new year and athletes have had a chance to assess their goals and where they stand at. If they find that they are not where they want to be, or if they have a challenging goal, athletes turn to a coach to help them get to their goals. The world of finding a coach can be overwhelming and confusing. I’ve gone through this 3 times and each time it is agonizing! After sifting through…

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Tips for a Fun day at Tokyo Disney Sea

Tips for a Fun day at Tokyo Disney Sea

If you are visiting Tokyo, Disney Sea is a must visit. It is aimed at adults and not replicated anywhere else in the World at other Disney Theme parks. If you are a Disney lover or if you chose to go to DisneySea, here are some tips to make the best of your day.

What to do with race medals

What to do with race medals

When I first started running, the allure of the medal was heavy. Never having received a sporting award in my life, the medal signified entry into some elite club. I signed up for the Disney Princess Half Marathon solely because I loved the tiara medal so much. I went all the way to Little Rock, Arkansas for the HUGE medal. I proudly displayed them in beautiful medal hangers. Until one day … I just lost the thrill of collecting medals….

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Gobble Jog 5k – A Thanksgiving Day Race

Gobble Jog 5k – A Thanksgiving Day Race

I have run the Thanksgiving Day Half in downtown Atlanta almost every year. But this year, I didn’t maintain the miles after Berlin and opted to run another 5K instead. The Gobble Jog by MUST Ministries is a huge 5K/10K race and I “tried” to make it a family affair. Tried because the 13yo was mad at being made to run bright and early at 9am (insert eye roll here) and the 10yo was mad because I had not told…

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Things to be Thankful for

Things to be Thankful for

Running injury free After being plagued with injuries last year, I am thankful to have had an year of no injuries. Crossing fingers that this continues into Boston 2020. Running with my kids Running Friends I always struggle to run with people at their pace so am extra grateful when people slow down to run with me. Amazing trips to Japan and Germany One trip a year is amazing as it is, but TWO overseas trips. Wow! I am spoilt…

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