Honesty

High Fat, High Protein Diet: What EXACTLY Do Elite Runners Eat?

June 1, 2016

UPDATE: Although I did use this diet for a while, I can now confidently say that I do not think it was good for me long term. I strongly recommend taking a listen to this podcast with Nancy Clark, to hear why I changed my mind. —- I talked about how I felt so much better…

Do Elite Runners Ever Lose Motivation? HECK YES!

April 13, 2016

Honesty

This is a question I get often. Not just from other runners, but from non runners. Is running fun every single time? As much as most people think it looks easy, or we make it look easy, I hope through my blog I have shown you that I have those same doubts, the same voice…

What Was It Like Racing in a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP for your Country?

March 30, 2016

Honesty, Racing Tips

On Monday I shared my feelings about how I felt as 3rd Brit and 49th at the world championships. Those instant, overall feelings about the race, and although there was a little undertone of sadness, which I guess is pretty normal for this kind of situation; It is just so much emotion, so much time, effort,…

Racing the World Half Marathon Championships: A Blessing in Disguise?

March 8, 2016

Honesty, Racing Tips

Hello! Surprised to see me? Not sure I have ever done a Tuesday post, but today is a special occasion. Many of you know I have been training very hard for the World Half Marathon Championships, and the selection decision was made on March 7th. I wanted to share the story with you right now…

Running in London Photography Shoot with Matt Yeoman

February 24, 2016

Honesty

When I was a senior in college, I was a bridesmaid for a friend in a summer wedding. Her photographer was fantastic and made everyone in the party feel relaxed and comfortable within a few minutes. That evening, with a few drinks in my system, I told him that someday when I got married, he…

Why Running Isn’t Everything

January 13, 2016

Honesty

I have talked about this before. If you know me, it is likely we have had this conversation before. It was the reason I started the Be Brave. Be Strong. Be You. Movement, and I intend on keeping it going, showing every single person I possibly can that YOU, yes you, have something to offer…

Let Your Running (and Life) Unfold. You Will Get the Rewards

January 11, 2016

Honesty

Have you gone through a new year and think “I have actually not even really said what my plan is for the year.” This feels strange even typing. I am a BIG planner, everyone who knows me well knows this, yet for some reason, I actually like the idea of going with the flow a…

Gained Weight? Me too! Why it is Okay to Indulge

January 6, 2016

Honesty

Last night (New Years Eve) I arrived back home to Lexington. After almost a month of travel, it felt good to be home. What was even better, is that my good friend Sarah, and her husband Mike were IN our house, Sarah was preparing dinner for the four of us, and they will be staying…