RunningOnVeggieFuel

Well here I am again, over a year later, showing up on this blog again! I guess I didn’t hold true to my commitment of regular posting but I have not forgotten about this space. And I’m here to say whether you’re running, swimming, or biking at threshold pace or a snail’s pace, the point is just to find joy in whatever you do. My joy comes from seeing the morning sunrise (or sub a nice evening…

One foot in front of the other, one pedal stroke before another, one arm stroke before another… whatever your movement is (run, walk, hike, bike, swim, etc…) there’s nothing more true than this statement. Forward motion is progress, and that’s the goal. This morning’s run was a little test of fitness in prep for this weekend. As per usual, I’m never satisfied with where I am, but considering a…

5 mile recovery run this morning. Legs felt super heavy after yesterday’s speed work and leg workout so took it super chill and easy with 4 strides thrown in at the end. Even a “hard” feeling run is better than no run at all! Glad I was able to get it done! Yesterday = Speed work x leg day = a solid combo! Worked on a mix of long and short intervals over the course of a 5 mile run as I inched…

I’ve got pie in the sky dreams. And we all have one choice every morning. Wake up and chase down those dreams or go back to sleep and keep on dreaming. It all comes down to the little choices we make day after day You can see which choice I made today! My #workoutwednesday went like:📌Coffee and a Maurten 100 gel📌10’ dynamic warm up (bands & drills)📌15’ up, 1x 1200m @8:41, then 4x 400m…

Thank you spring break, for providing a tranquil run this morning! Florida has had some super gloomy weather as of late so today was just what I needed. And after a 2 year hiatus on this blog, I think I’m ready to come back again. Life has managed to get super busy but I’m finally starting to get things in balance. Since 2023 I’ve battled some injuries, major life changes, and a few setbacks.…

I think my choice of attire today threw some good vibes out into the universe! Not only did I have a great ladder workout, but I came across this surprise sunflower garden during my cool down 😍 45’ run with a few strides and a timed ladder in the mix 🏃🏻‍♀️ It’s still triathlon season, but I’m also working on building the base for my fall marathon. And I need to be better about posting for…

Today’s race was the end of the Run BMT spring Blok. I was so nervous to join this group, but am so very happy that I did! The Run BMT team Going over race day deets with coach Now for the race recap: Race morning 10k races are hard, and, as a triathlete, not a distance that I race often. Coming back from an injury is also hard, especially when you fought to maintain your fitness along the…

It’s a gift to have the time, space, & physical/mental resources to do the things we love 💗 After a solid warm up, the work was 8x 3’ (1’). I didn’t quite hit the paces I wanted, but I choose to give myself a little grace today Less than 6 months ago I fractured 2 bones in my right foot, and more recently my thyroid decided to shift out of whack, yet again #hashimotos I’m out here, I’m still…

45 minute recovery run today, and my legs felt amazing. Granted I could’ve used a bit more sleep, but ehhh that’s adulting for ya! I do believe there is something special about spending time in the morning sun. It’s like mother nature’s way of providing free mental health care to all of us. It’s Spring Break and somehow I got bamboozled into working yesterday and today. First time that’s…

Saturday’s Great Clermont Tri bling 3rd place AG! Sometimes it’s good to stop and think about where you are vs. where you started. I wish I could say those podium spots consistently came sooner than 7-8 years into the sport, yet while they’ve been spotty, I’m still proud. Many understand the road I’ve travelled to get where I am today, and I can assure you it hasn’t been linear, or…

Pastels colors are the theme of the day Had a great morning run today breaking in my new Brooks Ghost 14s. Yes, 14s. I have no problem snagging a great deal on last year‘s model as closeout prices are way more affordable than the new releases! Combining a sale and my rewards points at Dick’s Sporting Goods, I was able to get this pair for $55 delivered to my front door 👏🏼 I’m not usually one…

Headed out early this morning for a local Sunday group long run. Started off a little too fast trying to keep up with some of the guys in the group. The first 2 miles were smooth sailing, but after the guys were warmed up, they took off! Ended up finishing solo, never quite able to catch them after the turn around. But it was an out and back so, on the bright side, I didn’t get lost. And what a…

Last night was my first hour long run since my injury last fall. It felt incredible!! I missed this so much. Running is 100% my passion! This is also coming off an 8 hour swim technique workshop this past weekend. So much muscle memory occurred during the prep and execution phase of this training. In and out of the pool every hour for instructions, dry land drills, then in water practice. All…

How often do you really stop and take the time to think about yourself, who you are at this moment and where you’d like to go? I know I don’t often do that, but way back in the day when I was an undergrad college student I did. One of our assignments was setting 5 and 10 year professional goals. I randomly came across those goals I’d listed about 10 years later. Surprisingly I met every single…

Today marks the start of week 2 of my return to the run! Last week I successfully ran 8 miles pain free, spread over 3 days. Now this isn’t much, I know , especially compared to where I was pre injury, but I am grateful to be back. And, as this blog is titled, I’m “in it for the long run”. What does that mean, you may be wondering. It means I am trying to really play it smart and listen to my…

~ Muhammad Ali Threw down an easy 2 miles to test the waters Sunday, and it was a success! Beyond happy with a sub 10 pace There was so much anxiety leading up to this – would I still know how to run? Would it hurt? Would I have to take walk breaks? What if I couldn’t finish? I literally had butterflies in my stomach. BUT, at the end of 2 I felt like I could’ve given a little more, and that’s…