Earlier this month, I was given the opportunity by Shape Magazine and Oakley Women to attend an Oakley Progression Session, a day of fitness and fun. It was held in Lyons, a little less than an hour from here. I was a little nervous about the whole thing, but also very excited. I had the… Continue Reading
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Thank you, Boston Athletic Association!
The Boston Athletic Association issued the following statement on Thursday, May 16: Runners invited back to finish what they started BOSTON – The B.A.A., organizer of the Boston Marathon, is issuing an invitation to participate in the 2014 Boston Marathon to official entrants in the 2013 Boston Marathon who were unable to cross the Boylston… Continue Reading
2013 Colorado Marathon Race Report
I was so excited to run this marathon in my new hometown. The weekend wasn’t as exciting as a weekend away, but it was really nice. There is something comforting about sleeping in your own bed and having your familiar morning routines. I was still able to see my daughter play her soccer game, where… Continue Reading
Boston Marathon Race Report
This was my first Boston Marathon and my first trip to Boston. Honestly, I loved the entire weekend. I loved my drive up to Hopkinton to see the start line for the very first time. I loved my Duck Tour of such a beautiful and storied city. I loved walking around the finish area, taking… Continue Reading
What’s Beautiful part 1
Ah… so much going on! I have a lot of blogging to do over the next few days. Please look for posts on the following: Boston Marathon race report (I will finally complete the report of the actual race, before everything changed) Oakley Progression Session (I had an opportunity to attend a great fitness session with… Continue Reading
Oh yeah…there is this little race tomorrow…
With all the emotions of the aftermath of the Boston Marathon, I have barely focused on another big race. The Colorado Marathon is tomorrow morning! I have been excited to run this race for a year. Last year, I came to Fort Collins to look for houses for our family. I was downtown on a… Continue Reading
Boston Marathon Race Report Part 1– the pre-race weekend
This is Part 1 of my 2013 Boston Marathon experience. I have already shared the post-race experience. This is the report on the hopeful, excited, wide-eyed part of the weekend. Writing this, I am calling up all those happy emotions I felt on the days leading up to the marathon. These past weeks, the emotions of… Continue Reading
Into the Light
Now that the dust has settled from the tragedy at the Boston Marathon and the bad guy is in custody, it is time to start the healing. We were bombarded with images last week of unthinkable violence, of blood and tears. But a week later, the dominating image and theme is strength and healing. We… Continue Reading