Heat Blankets
I’m a big fan of Nissan – Innovation for Endurance. They work with some pretty amazing athletes, including Ryan Hall, Shalane Flanagan, Kara Goucher, Ryan Lochte, and Chris Horner. They also make...
View ArticleMy 5 Mile Race Recap
I already had a blog planned out for today, but that is going to have to wait until tomorrow. Yesterday I ran my first 5 mile race in my hometown of Roxboro and I feel that it is worth a race recap. On...
View ArticleRunning a Hilly Race
I signed up for the City of Oaks Marathon on November 4th. I’ve run it before and swore I would never do it again. It was incredibly hilly, pouring down rain, and freezing cold. I think it took me...
View Article2XU Compression Socks
It is tax free weekend here in North Carolina. I really dislike shopping so I will be staying far away from the stores. However, I did stop by my favorite running store yesterday morning just after...
View ArticleRace Anxiety
Yesterday I read a post from my blogger friend Tania over at iRuniBreathe about race anxiety. Race anxiety? Well that is something I know too much about. I’m a chronic sufferer of this condition and if...
View ArticleHalf Marathon Recap
This past weekend was a great time with great friends and family. There were a few new PRs, a lot of good food, and I was able to chat with my local running hero. If my hip were not a factor, I’d say...
View ArticleGoals
This morning I ran the Raleigh’s Finest 5K for the second year in a row. Last year my finishing time was 20:41 and I came in 5th female overall. This year, I had big hopes. I set several goals for...
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