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 …

5 Thoughts 5 Days From The Philadelphia Half Marathon Read More »

The Philadelphia Half Marathon is exactly ONE month from today. This time in one month, I’ll be eating my standard pre-race toast with jelly, fiddling with my carefully orchestrated playlist and preparing to toe the line to run 13.1 miles through this beautiful city. I won’t lie. This has not been an easy training cycle. …

Countdown to the Philadelphia Half Marathon: One Month To Go Read More »

“If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.” This time one year ago, I couldn’t run one block without getting short of breath and giving up. I was 35 pounds heavier, dissatisfied with my body, but most of all, disappointed with myself. After graduating from Temple University in May 2010 and accepting a …

Running Down Broad Street: My Journey to Philadelphia’s Iconic 10-Mile Run Read More »

One year ago, I set out to make a big change in my life. This is my story of how I lost 30 pounds, discovered new passions and reclaimed my confidence. How It All Went Down Rewind to September 2010. I was three months into my first full-time job and frustrated at how quickly I …

Thirty Pounds Lighter, Healthier and Happier Read More »

I apologize in advance to all my bookish friends, as this post has nothing to do with books or writing…However, it does have to do with accomplishing goals, something we can all relate to. Yesterday, I ran my first 5K. For those who don’t know, a 5K is 3 miles. I know some people run …

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