A couple of weeks ago, I made a promise to myself that, no matter what, I would do ALL of my training runs leading up to the Seattle Rock ‘N’ Roll Half Marathon. NO. MATTER. WHAT. And I’ve been sticking to it, even with some struggles. Mostly around finding motivation. I decided to drive to […]
Feeling “Meh”
I was feeling “Meh” about my training plan this week. I wasn’t excited about it. I wasn’t dreading it. I wasn’t really feeling anything but ambivalence. But ambivalence is a feeling, so there had to be a thought behind it, right? So I set to work figuring out what I was thinking that was causing […]
Determined AF
Last week I was coaching a client and she said something so profound that I need to share it with you. She’s done several half marathons in the past and is currently training for the Seattle Rock-n-Roll in June. In her own words, she’s half-assed her training for every other race. This time she’s approaching things […]
If you could buy a skinny body, Oprah would have one
Earlier this week I shared a video on the Running With Curves Facebook page. It showed Michelle Obama working out – like a badass: Honestly, I am in awe of this woman. She’s strong, smart, confident, powerful, sexy, and sets a great example for her kids (not to mention the rest of the country). So I […]
One Simple Thing That Will Make You a Better Runner
Rockstar Runner: Dori Bean, Girl on Fire!
January Rockstar Runner: Laura Backus of A Fat Girl’s Ironman Journey
This month I am honored to feature Laura Backus, a woman that has deeply influenced me as an athlete. She’s inspired me to go farther, try harder, and ignore my limitations. Her story is nothing short of amazing, and I’m pretty sure that after you read it, you’re going to hop online and sign up for […]
January Fitness Challenge: Healthy Habits
So here we are at the end of 2014, and it’s been a crazy, awesome, roller-coaster ride of a year (at least for me). The highlights? I created a fabulous Facebook group for curvy runners, launched the first-ever Running With Curves virtual 5K and a 6-week online running course, and even opened a t-shirt shop. There were a […]
Five Ways to Stick With Your Running Resolution
Congratulations! You’ve made a resolution to start running, and feel totally stoked about all of the awesome runs in your future. For a couple weeks, you’re getting out there right on schedule, pounding the pavement and feeling like a rock star. But then…life catches up, the enthusiasm fades and soon you’re finding excuses not to run. We’ve ALL been […]
100 Mile Challenge for October
Motivation is a funny thing – sometimes you’ve got it, and sometimes you need a little help. And October is one of those months where I usually need a little help. The weather is turning cooler, the stores are selling all things pumpkin, and I just want to burrow down under my down comforter, turn […]
