Race Reflections and Why Knowledge is Power when it Comes to Your Health

A couple weeks ago I participated in my team’s (DWRunning) intra-squad track meet. I was excited to compete in the mile, 800 and 4x400 even though short distances have never and will never be my strength. Prior to the meet I had put in some mile-specific work and gotten out on the track far more than I have ever done before and I was really hoping to see an improvement—maybe even a PR. Well - if you follow me on social - you know that didn’t happen - and for a couple of reasons that upon reflecting on - make complete sense.

2020 Austin Marathon Recap: The Fire is Lit and What's Next

It’s taken me a minute to reflect on my last marathon. I’ve gone pretty silent on social media and haven’t had the energy or time to really think about how the race went until today. I had a lot of doubts in my ability and wondered whether the goals I set for myself for this block were too far fetched. Would I ever be able to run the way I used to again?

Reflections on a Struggle Bus: 2020 F^3 Half Marathon Race Recap

Today’s post is going to be a little more personal and less nutrition-y. But I think it’s relevant and may help those of you on both the nutrition and training front. If you follow me on social media, you know that this past Saturday I ran the F^3 half marathon here in Chicago. It’s truly one of my favorite races as you never know what you’ll get from the weather (I mean a half marathon in the middle of January in Chicago), the Chicago running community comes out in full force for it and it’s a great course - starting and ending at Soldier Field