Chasing Helen celebrates 2 years this month! In early 2017, having recently qualified for the Boston Marathon, I decided to create a blog to share my journey and encourage others to set goals and chase them down. In my first post, I challenged you to answer the question: who are you chasing? "If you want something you've never had, then you've got to do something you've never done." - Thomas …
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3 Things I’m Doing Differently for the Boston Marathon (Round II)
The 2018 Boston Marathon was nothing short of memorable thanks to the torrential rain, freezing temps and heavy head winds. Just like any trying experience that has pushed me to new limits, I must ask -- what did I learn? I learned the significance of being mentally, not just physically, strong. That adaptability effects my success on race day and in life. Looking back at 2018, I ran a half marathon …
3 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Holiday
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 …
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 …