Category: Running

Looking back at 2021 here's what I set out to accomplish: 1500 yearly mileageTackle 2 new strength programsYoga twice a monthnew PRs in 5K (sub 25min) and half (sub 1:55) Here's what I ended up hitting: 1650 yearly mileage338 active days125 strength workouts85 yoga stretch sessions1 virtual marathon (and Automatic PR) I only did one … Continue reading 2021 Wrap-up and 2022 Goals

December was all about closing out the year strong. I wanted to get the final run the year badge from Garmin and was slated to hit it until I got sick for a week. But I rallied and added on some mileage (probably much to my coach's chagrin) to be able to grab it. And … Continue reading December 2021 Stats

Started building back up a solid base after taking a break in October. Thinking about 2022 and what I'd like to accomplish in running... stay tuned maybe I'll have it figured out by the end of the year. No real races this month but we did continue our annual tradition of a family turkey trot … Continue reading November 2021 Stats

Waynesville, NC | November 25, 2021 | Our favorite race of the year! We are one of those families who runs 5Ks on holidays haha. Regardless of whether we can get into an actual race or not- since the twins were born we've run on Thanksgiving morning and I hope it continues til they can … Continue reading Turkey Trotting!

I ran a marathon this month! And then I took off a whole week. ALL THE REST. Then it was a slow build back up toward the end of the month and trying to plan out the end of the year. Looking forward to closing 2021 out strong! 18 active days80 miles4 strength workouts1 stretching … Continue reading October 2021 Stats

The highest mileage I've ever run. EVER. Plus I did TWO twenty milers - and one had some speed. I spent a long weekend at the Outer Banks with my grad school besties and they helped crew for me on my speed 20 miler. It was sooooooo helpful! I also did the Oiselle NC team's … Continue reading September 2021 Stats

And I thought last month had a lot of miles! A fun meetup with Oiselle and the NC team plus I got strength back into my schedule! I also took a fun trip to Houston to see friends and run around Rice. Solid, sweaty month. SO READY FOR FALL. 30 active days179.6 miles9 strength workouts22 … Continue reading August 2021 Stats

August 6, 2021 - Raleigh, NC Headed to Raleigh for the evening to watch some pros race a mile REALLY fast. Plus we got to watch the Olympic marathon on the jumbo screen at Cardinal Gibbons track. Molly Seidel totally beasted in Tokyo and got 3rd!!! SO AMAZING. and so glad I got to see … Continue reading Sir Walter Miler

So many miles this month!! And it's only going to get higher as we get into the thick of marathon training. These long runs in the heat are KILLER. Still trying to figure out my hydration game but I'll get there. This month we had a fun stroller 5K, an in-person race meetup for Oiselle, … Continue reading July 2021 Stats