Introduction Here is where I need to be honest. I don’t like to run. When I’m out there hitting the pavement, I question what I’m doing. Wouldn’t I rather be taking a cardio class? Or, better yet, curled up with a good book and a cup of coffee? Absolutely. And since it’s summer in Texas, … Read more
There is something both terrifying and freeing about starting again. Not starting over, exactly. Starting over sounds like everything before this point was wasted, and I do not believe that. Every mile, every attempt, every messy training week, every doubt spiral, every finish line, every walk break, every “I don’t know if I can do … Read more
The Moment This week marks the official start of Dopey Challenge training. That means I have 28 weeks until I attempt one of the biggest goals I’ve ever set for myself. If you aren’t familiar with the Dopey Challenge, it’s 48.6 miles in one weekend. Thursday – 5K Friday – 10K Saturday – Half Marathon … Read more
(It’s More Than the Medals… But Yes, It’s Also the Medals) People ask why I keep going back to runDisney. They tell me… It’s expensive. It’s halfway across the country. You’re too old to be running that far. You’ve already done it before. If they’ve run a runDisney race themselves, they usually ask a different … Read more
The hardest part of chasing a dream isn’t the finish line. It’s becoming the person who can reach it. The Thought I Wasn’t Supposed to Have I actually don’t like running. I ran in high school. I ran in the Army. Neither one means I actually liked it. So why on earth did I voluntarily … Read more
Introduction Reinventing Yourself After 50: Why It Feels So Hard When we’re younger, life comes with a built-in roadmap. We have parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors guiding us along the way. Get an education. Start a career. Find a partner. Raise a family. Buy a house. Save for retirement. For decades, the next step is … Read more
For the longest time, I believed every run needed to be better than the last. If I wasn’t running farther, faster, or setting a personal record, I felt like I’d somehow come up short. A recent trip to visit my mom, just south of Tampa, reminded me how wrong that mindset can be. As a … Read more
I have a tendency to pack everything for a runDisney weekend. And I do mean everything. I usually drive to Florida because I spend time with family and do a little extra traveling while I’m there, so it’s easier for me. My goddaughter usually flies down, though, so I’m very aware of what fits in … Read more