Race Recap: Glow Run 5K

Saturday night I joined my best friend for a long time, Katharyne, for the Glow Run 5K downtown. I registered for this race knowing I was going to run with Continue reading →

On Becoming a Morning Person

In high school I got up at at least 6:30 every day. I hated every morning. Which is why in college I made a point to have my classes start Continue reading →

Sunday Runday: 11 Miles, Done

  You know you’re going on a long run when you can get lost on it. I’m still getting used to the trails in Des Moines. It’s a great system Continue reading →

In Iowa: Des Moines Skywalk

I’m lucky enough to work in a building connected to the skywalk in Des Moines and this week I’ve really used it. For 20-30 minutes a day I go and Continue reading →

Monday Meditation: The Time Has Come

Last weekend was huge for me. I had three bike races and a 5K, one event each day starting on Thursday. I placed in every bike race, second in two Continue reading →

Sunday Runday: The Color Run

A few weeks ago I did the Color Run in Chicago. It’s advertised as a “race,” but it’s really a fun run. The route wasn’t even 3.1 miles, or at Continue reading →

A Triathlon with Pie

Before I was a runner I complained about runners all the time. I thought they were stupid, I thought running was stupid, the whole thing seemed pretty ridiculous to me. Continue reading →

Sunday Runday: Running in New Ways

Sometimes running gets a little boring. I get into a routine where I do the same route 2-3 times a week for several weeks, the only changes being how far Continue reading →