2018-01-30 03:07
After almost a year of patiently waiting to see the Balega ambassador application open up it finally did in November.
Then mid-January I got the news, I am officially a Balega Impi!
My sto… Read More
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Training, Racing, and Growth as a (Ultra)Runner.
2018-01-12 03:36
This race had been on my to-do list for almost 2 years.
I knew that this year was the year to try it after seeing the race shirt posted to Facebook.
The race shirt was just too cool to pa… Read More
2017-12-21 00:45
Growing up in Ohio I've heard of the Flying Pig race for many years.
Mainly the hills, and how they will either slow you down or beat your down.
So naturally I've stayed away from this race… Read More
2017-12-21 00:38
Going into this race I was hoping to PR in my 4 mile time.
The morning of the race it was COLD.
I was going to run in thermal tights, and two upper layers.
The parking for this race was abo… Read More
2017-12-18 03:41
Disclaimer:
I received Luvo Meals to review as part of being a BibRave Pro.
Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race revi… Read More
2017-11-20 04:28
Disclaimer:
I received two boxes of Health Warrior Chia Bars to review as part of being a BibRave Pro.
Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to revi… Read More
2017-11-20 03:08
Disclaimer: I received a free entry into the Honor Run Half Marathon as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review… Read More
2017-11-16 01:25
Traveling and being vegan always requires a little bit more pre-planning.
I ended up in a hotel with a fridge but no microwave.
UGH, the worst kind of hotel!
So I've been ordering a lot of m… Read More
2017-11-10 17:35
The typical week for my dog consists of 3-4 runs ranging in distance from 5-10 miles.
On off days obviously she is still getting multiple short walks and a longer walk in.
Average weekly (ru… Read More
2017-11-10 17:16
Sometime on a cool day during the past summer my dog rocked an 11 mile run with my boyfriend.
He told me and I was shocked, especially after hearing how quickly she bounced back after runnin… Read More
2017-11-10 16:01
As I reflect on my past few years of running, an obvious trend emerges from the data.
Each consecutive race moved me just beyond my old comfort zone.
I started out only interested in the sho… Read More
2017-11-02 00:16
This race was held at the start of the Columbus Oktoberfest.
I had never been before so I figured it would be a good opportunity to go the event and incorporate running.
It actually ended up… Read More
2017-10-30 02:52
Disclaimer: I received a free entry into the Urban Bourbon Half Marathon as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to re… Read More
2017-10-25 23:05
Planning 2018 I knew I want to attempt another 100.
I have a few options I’m considering. For 2018 I’m hoping to move, which means that I also need to consider that when picking… Read More
2017-10-23 01:47
Disclaimer: I received a free entry into the Detroit Free Press Marathon as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to re… Read More
2017-10-17 00:27
There I was trying to figure out what to eat after the Detroit Free Press Marathon.
My body had been screaming for calories for the past 24 hours.
And of course I was in a small town so I ha… Read More
2017-10-16 01:10
Disclaimer:
I received a one month challenge box from Fun Run Box to review as part of being a BibRave Pro.
Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to… Read More
2017-10-09 01:15
Disclaimer:
I received my Skins A400 Skyscraper 3/4 Tights to review as part of being a BibRave Pro.
Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review… Read More
2017-10-05 00:29
Backstory
I got back from a 2 week trip to Russia on Tuesday night leading up to this race.
I figured I’d work Wednesday/Thursday and end the day at the race.
I signed up because it w… Read More
2017-10-05 00:28
I’ve ran this race every year for the past three years.
Back in 2015 I ran the half, and it was hot enough for me to say “Nah I’d rather just stick to the quarter this time… Read More
2017-09-29 15:37
October 7th: Outdoor X 12 Hour Endurance Run
Location: Eastwood MetroPark, Dayton, Ohio
I wanted to do this race last year but it was the weekend of my anniversary and I had to drive to Wis… Read More
2017-09-29 15:35
I got a coupon for a free 11" pizza from Dewey's at the Emerald City Half and Quarter Marathon this year.
I hadn't been to Dewey's since it had first opened in Columbus several years ago.
I… Read More
2017-09-17 16:57
The day prior to this race I ran 17 miles at a pace a bit faster than I intended, especially considering I'd be racing the next day.
Sore legs made me nervous going into it, but the lack of… Read More
2017-09-15 14:40
My plan for the weekend was to run 14 miles on Saturday.
As my fall mileage builds I figured adding in a 5k on Sunday would be fun to see how my legs are feeling on back to back hard days… Read More
2017-08-27 23:55
Disclaimer: I received a free entry into the Urban Bourbon Half Marathon as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to re… Read More
2017-08-24 01:17
As I complete more ultramarathons and travel further and further to find new races, I decided to invest in some quality camping gear.
Buying great gear upfront pays off quick when hotels s… Read More
2017-08-14 00:38
Disclaimer:
I received a pair of Knuckle Lights to review as part of being a BibRave Pro.
Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and w… Read More
2017-08-04 00:59
Discount Code: BONKTTF10
I’m excited to announce that I’ve been selected as an ambassador for the 2018 Mesa-Phx Marathon!
The race is Saturday, February 24th, 2018.
I will be re… Read More
2017-07-26 23:08
The day after my 100 miler I’m back to work.
No rest for the weary.
Started running Saturday at 5am, finished 27 hours later on Sunday, drove home and went into work the next day.
I e… Read More
2017-07-26 22:26
This was my redemption 100.
Last summer I attempted Burning River 100 and had the worst 52 miles of my life due to poor nutrition choices and mentally psyching myself out.
I swore up and do… Read More
2017-07-19 22:51
Often times, vacations include Viira.
As such I'd like to keep her safe during the long drives.
And protect the leather in my car.
I've put together a product list of what I use to "dog-p… Read More
2017-07-16 23:44
Disclaimer:
I received a pair of Luvo Healthy Frozen Meals to review as part of being a BibRave Pro.
Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review… Read More
2017-07-15 17:18
I signed up for this race because it was part of the race series for Columbus Run Crew.
I enjoyed this race last year (despite starting out too fast!) so it was easy for me to sign up again… Read More
2017-07-15 16:21
The Sign-Up
Two weeks after Dawg Gone Long Run I was signed up to run Canal Corridor 100.
Canal Corridor was going to be my second 100 miler attempt, but hopefully my first 100 miler finish… Read More
2017-07-11 03:08
This was my second year running the Jaeger Run for Pride 5k.
My 5k PR (20:34) is still holding strong from last year.
The race moved from Goodale Park to Genoa Park this year, along with th… Read More
2017-07-06 00:02
Disclaimer:
I received a pair of Brilliant Reflective Strips to review as part of being a BibRave Pro.
Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to revi… Read More
2017-07-03 20:44
The following is a list of blog directories that I have sumbitted my blog to.
Feel free to use this information to apply to your own blog!
I am planning for this to be a living document that… Read More
2017-07-01 11:42
After a last minute sign up for the Dawg Gone Long Run, I ended up taking home a malnourished stray cat. Suddenly there was a rush to find names for the new found cat. Given her vet appoint… Read More
2017-06-29 02:32
I started using Ebates when I got my new job that includes a significant amount of travel.
It’s free to sign up. It took me several months to get on track with regularly using Ebate… Read More
2017-06-29 02:12
I recieved another awesome pacing gig with Beast Pacing.
My first time pacing a race was back in December at the Islamorada Half Marathon in Florida.
This time around I was in the position o… Read More
2017-06-23 18:02
The day after Rock 'n' Roll San Diego I set out to explore La Jolla.
I have seen pictures of the seals and sea lions before and was interested in checking them out myself!
After catching… Read More
2017-06-23 17:45
My early spring race was Georgia Death Race.
After that I took some time off and refocused on marathons sprinkled into the beginning of summer, with the last being San Diego Rock 'n' Roll… Read More
2017-06-23 16:31
1. Blister Pads –
I didn’t realize I needed these until a lovely volunteer placed them on my feet at mile 69 at Georgia Death Race.
At mile 44.5, a blister that I had not felt… Read More
2017-06-21 23:50
Only a few days after Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego, I was back at it again with the Big Run as part of the Columbus Run Crew.
The race was held on Global Running Day, and results were… Read More
2017-06-21 23:50
Disclaimer:
I received a pair of XX2i Optics Bahamas1 Sunglasses to review as part of being a BibRave Pro.
Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to… Read More
2017-06-21 23:50
This past week I went on a hot run with my 80 pound pup, Viira.
High humidity with temps near 80F.
It would be a toss up to see how far she'd run as last year she averaged 1-3 miles/day in t… Read More
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