You may have heard of The Color Run before, but I can promise you - you haven't seen it like this! The Color Run is back for it's 2015 tour and it's better than ever! Whether you are a veteran runner or looking to run your first 5k, here are 5 reasons why you should run the 2015 Color Run tour! 1. The Bling! This year they have added a finisher's medal to the race! I haven't meant a … [Read more...]
5 Minute Strength Training For Runners
Whether you are a new runner (like me) or a veteran runner, it can be tough to fit in time to strength train. However, as I learned after training for my first half marathon, strength training is integral in becoming a strong, healthy runner. I knew the minute I crossed that finish line that I need to add more strength training into my workouts. Strength training helps to prevent … [Read more...]
My Word for 2015 and January Goal Setting
It's the time of year when many are making resolutions for a better year. That has always failed me in the past. I tend to work better with smaller term goals like monthly goal setting. I do pick a word each year to focus on. This year I decided to go with Accountability. ACCOUNTABILITY I need to be more accountable to myself and the goals I take on. Sometimes this means realizing that … [Read more...]
Top Ten Posts from 2014
I can't believe this year is already coming to an end. 2014 marked my 5th year of blogging, and at the same time I don't think I blogged less than I did this year. This year was hard - I hoped to find a balance between family life, work life, and blogging - but I am still looking for it. My husband was deployed much of this year which I believe contributed to much of my lack of posting. I'm not … [Read more...]
Rockin Reindeer 10k Race Recap #RunLasVegas
Well, as per usual I'm a little bit behind in getting my December runs up, but I still wanted to share them so here we are! I had planned on combining my December recaps into one post, but I ramble write too much so that isn't possible. I apparently have a lot to say post runs, this one was no different. In fact I might just have a lot more to say after this race seeing how tough it was and what … [Read more...]