Personal Bests

Personal Bests

I approached my last race weekend without a clear goal. After having run a sub-2:00 half marathon in the fall, I wanted to pace a friend for their own personal half goal, but that plan fell through and I was left running the half by myself and not really sure of my...
14 Miles

14 Miles

I ran 14 miles this weekend. In one run. I might not believe it if it weren’t for the fact that God made me hyper-aware of everything I was feeling and seeing and hearing during those 14 miles. It’s like He didn’t want me to forget a single thing...
3 Ways to Become a More Physically Confident Runner

3 Ways to Become a More Physically Confident Runner

I have included affiliate links below. When you purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting this site and our sponsorship of our Compassion child, Samson! I love talking to women about running. If you’ve been around...
VITALITY in Self-Care + Personal Growth

VITALITY in Self-Care + Personal Growth

As I was exploring vitality as the my word for 2014, the areas for goal-setting were clear to me: faith, marriage, motherhood, ministry… …and wasn’t there something else? What about exercise? nutrition? rest? reading? There were all these little but...
Day 20: I Don’t HAVE to… Be a Runner

Day 20: I Don’t HAVE to… Be a Runner

Are you sick of hearing me talk about running on here yet?! Over the past year and a half, running has become a big part of my life and the life of my family. After HATING running for so long – I was the kid walking the mile during gym class or trying to figure...
Day 17: I Don’t HAVE to… Post on the Blog Every Day!

Day 17: I Don’t HAVE to… Post on the Blog Every Day!

My 31 Days of NOT Having It All series was well planned out, but I did not write all of the posts ahead. Bad blogger, I know. When last week became very busy, I had to decide whether to cram in some hurried blog posts just to fill the 31 days OR be present in my...