Jimmy and I took off the weekend of April 20th-22nd to enjoy some much needed coastal air. Along with a need for a change of scenery; I spontaneously decided to sign up for a half marathon around the first of March. I had not been training or preparing for the distance which came to…

Letting loose. To my runners who constantly hear: OMG, you’re insane. Why do you put yourself through that? Just think about your knees when you are my age. You are just so afraid of gaining weight. The list goes on and on whenever people find out that I run or attend a class at the…

Get back into running. To my fellow runners who need some pick up and go. You can GO. Running is a hobby where one minute we can mentally find ourselves at the top of a mountain and then in reality, we’re passed out on the pavement attempting to dial 911 (I’ve been there). It’s a…

Cool air brushes my cheeks and wet leaves are beneath my feet. I look down to meet two brassy eyes gleaming up at me. Her mouth is wide and her breath is brisk. I reach down to unfasten her leash and off she hurls down the trail. Her legs are heavy, heart racing, eyes forward,…