Black lives matter and I’m tired of grieving. Tired of meeting intelligent and brilliant young black boys knowing that our country doesn’t value them nor their lives. Tired of crying when I think about my future family and how I’ll have to raise my boys to be afraid of a system that should protect them….
Recently I was chatting with a friend – who also doubles as a RAD team member – and in between sips of coffee she asked me this question: “How did you get into fitness?” I’ve totally answered this question a thousand times before, however despite my current relationship with blogging – I’ve never answered this…
Once upon a time I ran my first marathon. Most of you know that. Once upon a time my Mom died. Most of you know that too. Once upon a time I ran my first marathon, my Mom died three months before, and I met an human angel. Most of you don’t know that. This…
Natasha Hastings is her name and sprinting is her game! I’m a recreational runner, so you know I had such a great time chatting with this Olympic, World and U.S. National Champion sprinter! And you are going to love her story too beauties. Her heart is warm, her lashes are phenomenal and more than anything, her…
Recreational fun that doubles as therapy is the best way to describe my running relationship. Not too competitive, yet challenging enough to change me (mentally and physically). Simply put, I can’t imagine my life without running. And even after almost a decade of lacing up week after week, I also can’t believe how my body…
My longest relationship ever lasted 14 years. I met Ed when I was 14 years old and instantly my whole life changed. I was a different person. Unrecognizable to my classmates, friends, family…and eventually myself. My relationship with Ed started off innocent and easy, but eventually over time it became incredibly controlling and dangerous. There was no question – my whole life…
