Since 2011, I have completed 19 races, logging 118 race miles, plus more with training, tested my boundaries by pushing forward from a 5K to a 10k. From a 10k to a 15k. A 15k to a half and a half to the Glass Slipper Challenge. And, now, here I was about to push past … More Rugged Maniac 2015 Recap
This past week has been a whirlwind, that I lacked in the fitness department. I haven’t quite kept you all up to date with things because of how crazy it’s been and I haven’t even finished my recap of the Rugged Maniac event to let you all know that I messed up my ankle on … More Weekly Training Log: 5/11-5/17
Ello! I hope everyone had a good weekend! Who raced? I did, well, sorta. I completed my first mud run – and it was awesome! More details on that to follow but in the meantime I am sharing with you how my week went. Mud runs really don’t need tapering and this race was just … More Weekly Training Log: 5/4-5/10
Hello readers! I took a bit of a vacation from blogging last week but I feel refreshed and ready to write 🙂 Strength training has still been my main focus this past week. Rugged Maniac is quickly approaching in just 5 short days. For those new to my blog, Rugged Maniac will be my first … More Weekly Training Log: 4/27-5/3
Upon completing Iron Girl I took a much needed week off to just rest and recoup. As I mentioned in one of my last posts regarding my summer running plans, I am partaking in the Rugged Maniac Mud Run next month. It’s a short 5k run with obstacles every x-distance. I know I can run … More Weekly Training Log: 4/20-4/26
With Iron Girl complete, most of the “racing season” in Florida has come to an end. You may be able to find a 10K, let alone a half, here in the summer but you would have to be suicidal to do a half here in Florida during the summer…Okay, that may have sounded a little … More Looking ahead: Summer Running Plans
The topic for the weeks Friday Five is, Five Brands to Love, in turn I am writing about five brands I am currently loving when it comes to my running and fitness style.1. Nike:I love Nike for their apparel. My favorite things to purchase from them are their shorts and running tights because they have … More Five Brands I’m Loving
This was probably the most relaxing training week I’ve had in weeks, but I knew it was crucial that I let my legs rest so they would be ready to go on race day. Monday: Rest day. Tuesday: 3 mile run. Wednesday: Rest day. Thursday: 3 mile run. Friday: Rest day. Saturday:Â Rest day. My … More Iron Girl Training Recap: Week 6
The time is here. I am just a few days away from my fourth half marathon! It’s crazy to think how much of a veteran runner and expert I feel in half marathons now. I’ve come a long way in this last year and I couldn’t be more happier with the results I’ve seen. I … More Final thoughts and race day goals for Iron Girl
Vacations don’t just have to be considered a time to just lay around and do nothing. Whether we realized it or not, we’ve all taken some kind of vacation getaway that included some type of fitness activity, like walking around a theme park. You may have even packed your active wear in hopes of getting … More The Ultimate Health and Fitness Getaway