Run Therapy

In Progress: Wall of success! I wake up every morning and this is the first thing I see. It's worth waking up to

The best hoodie ever! It's the best to wear while recovering from a cold..thanks to the cold weather during the race. Though, I can't complain. Lakeside was a gorgeous trail. #trailrun #lakesidetrailrun2015 #8miler

Lakeside 8 miler, I'm coming for you! The car is loaded with gear and a change of clothes. Staying hydrated during the trip. Let's go! #trailrun #lakesidetrailrun2015 #fleetfeetsports #piccollage

Guilty...courtesy of #fleetfeetsports and my #runningaddiction

I want to win @according2kelly 's #giveagoal giveaway. Kelly's inspiring story is filled with obstacles and hurdles-- she feared her battle with cancer would end her running days. But because Kelly is such a strong and passionate individual, she continues to push herself--she's a rockstar! After many years of injuries, lack of confidence, and self-defeat, Kelly's story and posts encouraged to me to give running another chance. in 2014, i completed my first #RuggedRed trail half marathon--something I never thought I would truly accomplish. I also rediscovered my passion for running. Now, i use runnning to escape from hard times and as a form of therapy. Without Kelly, I wouldn't have signed up for a trail 8 mile run, the #tarheel10miler2015 , the #NewRiverHalf2015, or considered running a 25k trail run in September, 2015. I'm also making plans to run my first marathon. Thank you Kelly for staying strong and keeping me confident!

Runny nose, cold fingers, wet clothes= winter training. Lakeside Trail 8 miler in 2 weeks. #training #runningaddiction

Ready, set, GO! Not my best run, but it's better than sitting on the couch watching SVU all day. #brooks #fleetfeetsports #training

A cabinet dedicated to my running addiction! Baylee is a happy camper and so is my Mummy. She hates picking up my gear hah. Now my gear has a home that isn't the kitchen, front door, and floor. Perhaps I'll decorate it with my bibs and medals. #runnerforlife #fleetfeetsports #Obsessed #runnersspace #addiction

I took a chance today. This has been a tough emotional week. tonight i finally had some me time and I took advantage of my time. My reflective gear arrived yesterday and what is better than testing out my new gadgets? Tonight I ran at night, a new experience for me--a risk on the road without proper night gear. Interestingly, I felt powerful. The feeling of being invisible (while navigating a running route) as well as absorbing the lights from home Christmas decorations was exhilarating and emotional. I easily pumped out 5 miles and actually increased my final stretch pace. Honestly, I needed something spiritual to cure my stressful week. Idk what I'd do without my runs...#runtherapy

I already failed....my plan was to run this morning but I slept in instead. Mostly bc I couldn't fall asleep last night. I'm hoping I can get it into gear soon...I feel lazy but I'm truly not a morning person. Also, having 5 jobs doesn't help

Crazy post - workout hair. You know you're training hard when your hair is wacky and your mascara runs #training #8miler #trailrun

Finished my first Raleigh run, #Oktoberfest Run Green #8k! Free Sweet Josie on Draft never tasted so divine #runnerforlife #BeTheMovement #fleetfeetsports #sparkleskirt #teamsparkle

#13pointfreaking1 #trailrun

Post Rugged Red trail half marathon. Check out the damage done. #13pointfreaking1 #trailrun

Best invention ever

#likeaboss #13pointfreaking1 #trailrun #beastmode