Flying Monkeys?! RUN!

“ I can totally carry all these grocery bags upstairs.” Ouch! My lower back! “Let me just bend down and pick this up for you.” Ouch! My quad! “I’m going to take a walk around the block.” Ouch! My hamstring! “Let me try this delicious food.” MY STOMACH! “Let me sharpen this pencil!” OUCH! My…

Now Hiring: Running Buddy

I do most things alone. I eat alone. I watch TV alone. I run alone.   Now, I don’t know about you…but I actually do enjoy being alone…most of the time. As I mentioned before, runs (aka life) are getting harder. I’ve noticed myself wanting to have some support during these moments. The problem is…

Will Run For FROYO!

If you don’t have a specific reason to do something…you probably won’t. I’ve been tired. I have been non-stop training since I signed up for the Dumbo Double Dare last year. I trained for that, then the Star Wars Half, and now the OC Half. I knew I was getting tired and unmotivated. Runs were…

A Force Has Awakened: EPISODE VI

It was 3:29am. My eyes fluttered open at the sound of a distant alarm. What have I gotten myself into? I thought to myself. It was cold and getting up from under the blankets was the last thing I wanted to do. But I knew I had to get up. So many lives depended on it….