Life is full of twists and turns. Not many straight paths (although Nebraska roads have that straight-as-an-arrow reputation). Sometimes the twists and turns go in unexpected directions and we find ourselves in unexplored territory, without a map and not knowing where...
The mile. Bring back the mile they say. Back on July 8, I raced the Lincoln Mile race for the first time. It’s a little strange I haven’t raced it before. I’m not really sure why. But it was a good opportunity and experience to renew my acquaintance...
Disclaimer: I received a single packet sample (5 travel size packets) of the Stink-Free Sports Detergent to review as part of being a Medi-Dyne ambassador. Learn more about becoming a Medi-Dyne (ambassador), and check out Medi-Dyne.com to learn more about their...
Feeling Nifty at 50. It has a definite catchy ring to it, doesn’t it? Long before reaching the age of 50 today, I wondered if this popular rhyming saying would accurately reflect my feelings or not. And it does. Some “odometer birthdays” are tougher...
July Fourth is a freedom-filled day of patriotic remembrances of independence from our history. We remember those who fought to defend and protect freedom as Americans. Wearing and waving red-white-and-blue. And occasionally for running an independent race. Almost all...
Flashing back to the Lincoln Half Marathon in May, I was filled with optimistic hope to achieve one target goal: running a sub-1:59 marathon. It was the Strava 1:59 group target. No, it wasn’t my original goal when I registered for this race. Originally I...
Balance is a difficult challenge for many of us: it is a valuable skill that enhance our lives in so many ways. And it has a ripple effect: our ability to balance ourselves and our own lives allows us to hold other people and things in balance too. Some days we have a...
Disclaimer: I received a Medi-Dyne/2Toms SportShield sample (roll-on and single use packets) to review as part of being a MediDyne/2Toms ambassador. You can learn more about Medi-Dyne and 2-Toms products at Medidyne.com and 2Toms.com. Blisters and chafing are a very...
Disclaimer: I received a pair of OOFOS OOriginal Sport Geo Orange recovery sandals to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! Running intersects with...
Are you prepared and ready to toe the lines, not just on race day with the starting and finish lines, but every day that you run and/or exercise? Let’s talk about some ways to be better prepared to run/race. Sometimes it begins with adding a happy face....
