If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate – Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 Pilot Jason Dahl September 11 is a date that will forever be etched in the memory of every American. Yes, I remember where I was that morning. It […]
Hamster Adventures
Those dreaded race photos aren’t so bad now!
They say that the right outfit can change a person’s outlook and confidence, which is why there are more and more organizations popping up out there to help out those who are out of work, starting over etc. This can be said for the running world too! Having the right running gear can really put […]
Crazy Hamster Running Wild in Green Bay, Volume 2
What started out as a crazy idea has turned into a crazy adventure! Welcome to Volume 2 of Crazy hamster Running Wild in Green Bay! This month sees more streets on foot but also adds a lot of miles on wheels! Yup, lots of biking all over the county! Where all did we end up… […]
Crazy Hamster Running Wild in Green Bay, Volume 1
Back in June, I was invited by fellow Skirt Sports Ambassador Sandy Stiner to join her on a crazy challenge. Run every street in your city. Yes, Every Street. It might take more than just this year, but this was going to be a new adventure. This is the first of many post to capture my […]
2017 Titletown Bike Tour 120k – yeah we got a little lost!
“Strength doesn’t come from what you do. It comes from overcoming the things you thought you couldn’t” – Nikki Rogers Six or more months ago, when Ellyn and I were joking about doing the Titletown Bike tour, over a few glasses of wine, I secretly told myself “yeah right, that’ll never happen”. But then it turned into […]
It takes a tribe to run 50k – Titletown Race Series 2017
Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with the, and it WILL change your life – Amy Poehler Last year at this time, I was spending the day recovering from my (at the time) longest ever run. I finished the Titletown Ultra Series with 26.35 miles in 7 […]
Lets run 33 hills! It will be fun!
Yes, I said this, and I will say it again! That is exactly what we did with the Run The Bluegrass (RTB) Half marathon in Lexington Kentucky! Dubbed “America’s Prettiest Half Marathon” and set up with the backdrop of Kentucky Horse Country, it was one race I will never forget! I first heard about this […]
Get out and explore your backyard!
Ok, maybe not literally in your backyard, but GET OUTSIDE! Explore areas of your own hometown! Whether you live in the middle of a city, in the quiet country side or somewhere in between, there are always new places to explore! Yesterday, I knew that I needed to get outside and enjoy the unusually […]
Destination Portland, Part 3, Just a little running and The Goonies!
Be More Productive. Go on vacation! We are now to part 3 of Destination Oregon! A week traveling and exploring the Portland area, hiking, running, waterfalls and more. We spent time exploring downtown Portland and then hiking several iconic waterfalls and now are running the city and taking a stroll through movie trivia! It has been proven […]
Destination Oregon, Part 2
The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been and the memories we have made along the way! I don’t know about you, but as I’ve gotten older, the things that are most important have changed. So many people, as they get older, look back as say, “Man, I […]