by Sara | Apr 24, 2018 | Motivation, Podcasts, Running
If you follow me on Instagram, you already know the love I have for podcasts lately. I have gotten podcast recommendations over the years but haven’t ever really listened because I never found a good time. Um, duh! You spend at least an hour a day running! I...
by Sara | Apr 11, 2018 | Brooks Running, Race Recap, Running
The past weekend I ran the Rock N Roll Raleigh Half Marathon. I treated this like no other race I’ve run but the ultimate goal was to just have FUN! It’s hard to believe I am writing two race recaps in the span of 3 weeks. That hasn’t happened in...
by Sara | Apr 5, 2018 | Heart Rate Training, Running
If you’ve been running for a while then chances are you have probably heard about heart rate training. I’ve toyed with it off and on but it wasn’t until recently that I’ve been able to see the true benefits that come with it. As you all know,...
by Sara | Mar 27, 2018 | Race Recap, Running
If you follow me on Instagram then you already know, but if you don’t then I raced a 10k this past weekend! Over the past few weeks I’ve been pulling myself out of the beginning stages of burnout. I am thankful I recognized the signs early but no matter...
by Sara | Mar 12, 2018 | Brooks Running, Running
A few weeks ago I shared on my Instagram that I am a 2018 Books Run Happy Ambassador! I’m so honored to be a part of this amazing team this year and truly LOVE the company as well as the quality of their clothing and shoes! You may notice I wear the Brooks...
by Sara | Mar 7, 2018 | Marathon, Running
As a distance runner I go through periods of lower mileage and high mileage (for me). My body cannot sustain high marathon training mileage year round without getting injured so it is important for me to incorporate both into my training. It’s now time to start...
by Sara | Feb 15, 2018 | 5k Training, Marathon, Running
After Kiawah I was really defeated. I felt I had trained so hard and come up short. Part of me wanted to rush back into another marathon and part of me never wanted to race again. Yes, I said it. Part of me wanted to forget racing. I had put a lot of pressure on...
by Sara | Feb 9, 2018 | 5k Training, Motivation, Running
When I began training for the 5k I thought it would be pretty simple. I knew my mileage would be reduced, my workouts would be shorter, and long runs wouldn’t be as long. Pretty simple right? In many ways it is. However; there are some surprises that I’ve...
by Sara | Jan 30, 2018 | Family, Food, Sponsored
This post is sponsored by Farmers to Families. As usual, all opinions are my own. Healthy food and eating has always been important to me. However; having a children changes everything. The healthy things you once were eating really don’t seem as...
by Sara | Jan 26, 2018 | Running
Running in the cold can be tricky! How do you know what to wear, how many layers to wear, and when to opt for the treadmill during the cold winter months? Today I wanted to share my tips for making sure you’re wearing the right gear plus my favorite winter...
