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Running gear for those living with Diabetes
During our training for the Athens Marathon, Rob and I found a few running gear favorites that helped us maintain good blood sugar management and piece of mind. Diabetes isn’t easy, but neither…
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Some runs ain’t fun!
It’s Saturday. I just finished chanting “some runs ain’t fun” in my head for 8+ miles amid today’s long run. Rob is currently in bed after his (much-needed) shower. I’m thinking about today’s…
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Heat, diabetes & marathon training – oh my!
These weeks of marathon training are passing so quickly now. With only 16 weeks left to train until the Athens Marathon, we’re not losing steam. In fact, the training is starting to become…
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The Marathon Countdown Begins – 17 weeks to go
The marathon countdown has begun! It’s Saturday night and reflecting on the last couple weeks of our training for the Authentic Athens Marathon in November. 17 weeks to go! Rob and I did…
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Our Road to Athens
I begin this post reflecting on the last 5 years of my life and looking ahead as Rob and I begin our next adventure: the road to Athens! I used to be very…
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Remembering Running… and running Again
It’s been 11 months since I laced up my Saucony’s and felt the finish-line runner’s high. Not that long ago I ran 3 to 5 times a week. It didn’t matter whether it was…
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Our First Ultra-Marathon Training Run
This November, Rob and I will run 60K in the Nashville Ultra. Today was Day 1 of our Ultra-Marathon Training Run… we feel GREAT! In 2012, Rob and I ran our very first…