Tidings of comfort and joy, my friends! The holiday season is upon us. Let's face it, this time if year is both wonderful and stressful. I love seeing friends and family, the music, the cheer, and the general acceptance of matching plaid pajamas. I dislike the holiday takeover of my body -- both physically and mentally. Here are 3 tips for a healthy, happy holiday: 1) Don't show up to a …
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Why I Am Thankful for the Charlotte Marathon
When the Charlotte Marathon rolled through town last November, I was brand new to the Queen City. Still, I laced up my shoes and ran the half marathon. I didn't train on the course, was unprepared for the hills and hardly knew a soul at the start line. That morning, driving in the pre-dawn darkness to an unknown parking deck, warming up by myself, running by myself and crossing the finish line by …
Blue Ridge Relay 2018
In the early morning, before dawn, I run. This is just like any other day, Helen. Completely alone, I squeeze the sweaty silver flashlight in my left hand and slender can of pepper spray in my right. My deep, heavy breath the only sound as I run sprint through the pitch black mountain road towards Pensacola, NC. This is not any other day. This is my third leg of the Blue Ridge Relay. Let me …
Why Being a Runner Makes Me a Better Lawyer
I wrote an article for the Lawyer's Mutual Newsletter*, and they published it last week! The article is about why being a runner makes me a better lawyer. Truth is, you don't have to be a lawyer to take something away from this post. We all need an outlet that sharpens our ability to adapt, strengthens the mental game and provides a community. Check it out... WHY BEING A RUNNER MAKES ME A BETTER …
You Need a Training Plan
Welcome to training season! This time of year, runners across the country are lacing up new shoes, hitting the greenways and registering for the next big race. No better time than now to make a training plan! Nothing will work unless you do. -Maya Angelou So you've decided to run a marathon (or half). Now what? You need a road map to navigate the days, weeks and months ahead. A GPS to marathon …