It’s hard to adequately put into words what all went into Grandma’s Marathon weekend. There were so many highs — and really only one low I can think of. The most obvious high is that I snagged a fairly substantial […]
Our time in Duluth for our Grandma’s Marathon weekend getaway was a lot of fun. It was a whirlwind of a weekend, and I’m happy to report I’ve got lots to share. Since I’m still traveling and not fully prepared […]
Back in 2015, when I was training for my very first marathon, I wrote a post filled with 17 things I learned through marathon training. As training for my third marathon comes to a close, I’d love to share 17 […]
Race week is upon us once more, my friends. I’ve spent the last six months in training for one race or another and it’s finally almost time for Grandma’s Marathon. Strangely enough, I’m feeling much less burnt out now than […]
It’s finally feeling like summer ’round here. Not only does that mean sunshine for this vitamin D deprived gal but that also means lots of warm-weather running. I know I’m in the minority, but I’m a big fan of summer […]
Hi. My name is Rachel and I’m addicted to sugar. I have a wicked bad sweet tooth. This post is sponsored by Quest Nutrition. All opinions and reviews are my own. As I mentioned on Monday, I’m in the throes […]
Last week was a good week for running. We had some sunshine (which is SO MISSED — PLEASE COME BACK!) and warm days. Probably too warm for most runners. Perfect for me, though. I took my puppy, Trixie, for a […]
I have a confession. I’ve been eating terribly since Memorial Day. We spent the weekend bouncing between a local festival, a Memorial Day parade, and grilling out at home with delicious desserts. Once I start with the sugar in full […]
Heel-to-toe drop. Stack height. Footstrike. What does it all mean?! This post is sponsored by Mizuno Running and FitFluential. All reviews and opinions are my own. If you’ve been running for any amount of time, or if you’re a newbie […]
The time has come. I’m officially in taper for Grandma’s Marathon. It’s been an interesting ride the last few weeks, that’s for sure. Between taking some recovery time off after the 20-Mile Drop and then recovering from being sick for […]