I started running two years ago, but only in recent months have I taken to calling myself “a runner.” You see, even though I ran 4-5 times a week, completed my first 5K and went on to run more than 20 races over the past two years, one of which was a half marathon, I …

I Am A Runner (And You Likely Are Too) Read More »

After I published my blog post last week about why I wake up every morning at 5 a.m., I was blown away by the insightful questions many of you asked about fitting more meaningful activities into your day, whether that be working out, writing or otherwise. Interestingly, the majority of your comments focused on wanting …

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In early 2012, I set a goal to run 12 races throughout the year. Until yesterday, I was one run away from completing my goal, with a 5K race scheduled for Sunday. But as we all know, life happens and not everything always works out the way we planned. After witnessing a car spin out …

Mission (Kind Of) Complete: 12 Races in 2012 Read More »

2012 was quite the year. In fact, I’ve declared it the year I “conquered the impossible” because so many of the things I did pushed me way out of my comfort zone (in case you haven’t noticed, that’s kind of a theme around here). While it’s hard to believe another year is coming to a …

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Nearly a month after completing the Philadelphia Half Marathon, I’m finally coming off my runner’s high, thinking ahead to new racing goals and putting my 13.1 mile journey through Philadelphia behind me. Looking back on race day, I think about the flurry of emotions that ran through my body, but more specifically, my mind. Many …

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On Sunday, I ran a half marathon. Less than two years ago, I couldn’t run a block and two days ago, I ran 13.1 miles through the city I love and am lucky enough to call home. But this story starts way before Sunday… Training In April (before I even ran the Broad Street Run), I …

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After 12 weeks of training, many mid-week 3-milers early in the morning and late at night and seemingly endless weekend long runs, the Philadelphia Half Marathon is finally here. With the race looming just five days away, I’m excited, nervous (and a little bit terrified). My mind is certainly running in overdrive and below are …

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