Of course, the nightmares have begun. Nightmare is a harsh term I suppose, but the "anxious dreams" about unrealistic things like forgetting one of my shoes or not being able to actually find the finish line have started. In theory, there should be absolutely zero pressure on me to finish this 50K. Being a "fat ass" run, there is no entry fee to lose if I DNF. No race medal missed out Continue reading →
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5 Ways Running Helps Control My Anxiety
I am grateful that we live in a time where slowly, the stigmas associated with mental health are diminishing. People are more comfortable stepping up and saying "Hey, I'm not always OK...and that's OK." So it is with that knowledge that I too will step up and say that I suffer from generalized … [Read More...]
Review: INKnBURN Sports Dress & 4 Inch Shorts
Let's face it: I'm not the most feminine woman in the world. That said, I'm not necessarily a tom-boy either. But...I have no earthly idea how to apply makeup, I don't own a pair of heels, and anytime I need to dress up for something even semi-formal, I need to borrow an outfit, because everything … [Read More...]
8 Realities of Marathon Training
Making the jump from half marathon to full marathon training can be overwhelming. Unlike the smaller increases in distances from a 5K to a 10K, 10K to a half marathon, training volume more than doubles when you make the leap from a half to the full marathon distance. While everyone will tell you … [Read More...]