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In my blog you’ll find pieces of my journey, reflections, lessons, and insights I hope you’ll carry with you.

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13 Mar 2017

Mental Training, Training Tips

13 Mar 2017

When You Wonder Why You Can’t Run Fast Anymore

What is wrong with me? Why am I not getting faster even though I am trying so hard and doing everything I need to do? I have wondered this a lot over the past few weeks, and I am sure I am not alone. Running has never claimed to be…

23 Jan 2017

Mental Training

23 Jan 2017

Why It’s Okay to Admit You Are Struggling

Awhile back, it came to my mind that there was a wonderful story I wrote about a few years ago about this very thing, not speaking up. Sometimes it’s hard to let go of your competitiveness when you are just trying to enjoy a run or to even make the most…

21 Dec 2016

Honesty

21 Dec 2016

When the Soreness Has Faded

With each marathon I have done, the soreness has lasted less time, which is a good sign, right? Well yes, you don’t look like you have been beaten up while you walk around, and of course, not being in pain is good…although a sick part of me kind of likes…

28 Nov 2016

Training Tips

28 Nov 2016

We HAVE to Believe: That Defining Moment

I remember when I was in college. When you had a bad race it seemed like the end of the world. You felt like that race would be with you for that race for the rest of your life. You could barely wait to prove yourself the next weekend in your…

23 Nov 2016

Mental Training

23 Nov 2016

Your Best IS Enough and You Will Still Be You

Ooof this makes me nervous. You may find time before a race where you are thinking, I can confidently say that the paper shows I am ready to race well, but at the same time, I am keeping the pressure off. It can be easy at this point to start…

21 Nov 2016

Mental Training

21 Nov 2016

Find Your Maggie: When You Have NO Motivation

Have you ever has a week you just couldn’t explain as to why you were having a bad week? Well, I have had those and here is an example of one of rough weeks. A rough week, and even though I felt back to myself now, I can’t put my…

02 Nov 2016

Honesty, Training Tips

02 Nov 2016

Show Those Race Week Workouts Who Is BOSS!

If you have been reading for a while, you will know that I usually write what is on my heart at the time I sit down to write. I don’t think of a topic ahead of time, I literally just start writing, and see where it goes. I have found that for…

05 Sep 2016

Honesty, Training Tips

05 Sep 2016

Why It is Okay if You Do Not Miss Running

I will share a bit more about what we will be doing over the next few weeks, but for today, I wanted to talk about something that others may go through that we feel too embarrassed to share about. What if you take your time off running, and you do not…

31 Aug 2016

Honesty

31 Aug 2016

Why Are We So Mean to Ourselves, But So Loving to Others?

I am in my reflection phase right now. After a season of training, during my time off, I always think back over how things have gone. The mistakes I have made, and what I can do better as we move forward. I am excited to move into marathon training for…

24 Aug 2016

Racing Tips

24 Aug 2016

Falmouth Road Race 2016

When I look back on this summer, or this year actually. I can’t believe how much has happened. This year has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Mostly good, some bad, but whatever way you look at it, life events have a HUGE impact on you and your ability to function.…