I kicked off 2023 with COVID-19, a broken treadmill and a Christmas kitten that landed me in the ER after he attempted to blind me by scratching my eyeball. It was around this time my friend Alisa suggested we [...]
My annual labs claim I’m healthy. Let’s be frank, though. I’ve struggled with PCOS symptoms for decades. And genetics aren’t in my favor; my father’s leg was amputated after a dime sized cut on the bottom of his foot refused [...]
I don’t know about you but despite my best intentions, the holiday frenzy tends to wear on my nerves. Perhaps it is my introverted tendencies or my stoic Scandinavian roots that rebel against the togetherness and emotional baggage (both [...]
James Clear and his Atomic Habits entered my life a year ago with some simple suggestions on small changes I could make to have a big impact on my life. I’ll admit I was a skeptic. That said, I [...]
I live in a place where folks often say there’s only two seasons here: Winter and road construction. As a fair-weathered outdoor runner, the weather provides endless excuses to modify my training plans and utilize the beloved treadmill. (Interesting side [...]
Like many Mother Runners, I’m a huge book nerd. My goodreads account is packed with trashy romance, mysteries, historical fiction and a ton of non-fiction books. If I hear a podcast with a tip on improving one’s life, you can [...]
The realities of aging. Last month I turned 44. This is the first birthday I feel legitimately old. As in, aging. Don’t roll your eyes at me and tell me I’m young. I know I’m only 44 and [...]
2021 marked my first ever tattoo. A great reminder about who I am and what matters to me. A quick Google search finds that over 80% of New Year’s Resolutions fail by February. As someone who spent decades [...]
Staggered start at Eau Claire, WI Bridge to Bridge 10-miler. I’ll be frank. I did not start off the racing season feeling gratitude for much. Returning to in-person races post Covid-19 seems a bit surreal. I definitely lost [...]
I’m an introvert that thrives in silence. If given a choice, I’ll choose a book by the lake over a rock concert any day. Until I started running. It was while running that I discovered the power of music – [...]
