One of the things I struggle with as a long distance runner, especially a female one, is the lack of … More
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Podium Finish!
I just got an email from McAllen Marathon team – apparently I came in 3rd! The listed 3rd place finisher … More
Running into the wind in McAllen, Texas
This weekend was an air drop mission. Will and I (see photo!) flew out of Philadelphia on Saturday morning, ran … More
Leave Nothing on the Table
I rarely plan races very far in advance. Usually, I’ll see a race happening in about a week, sign up, … More
Behavioral Contagion – or Why I ran a Solo Marathon this Weekend
My usual training method is somewhat ad-hoc: Run a few miles a week Run a few more miles each … More
Pole Pole – Running (slowly) with the Kenyans.
My watch alarm sang a gentle tingle. I quickly silenced it. I was already awake. I lay in bed, warm … More
We’re getting closer …
I’m leaving for Africa in *two hours!* My dad and I will be spending two photo-safari-filled weeks in Tanzania … More
Never Save Anything for the Way Back (or: how we climbed Whitney in the snow)
As I clipped my backpack on, I checked my phone one last time before turning it off for the weekend. … More
Running a Marathon in Kenya – help me get there!
Hi y’all! I’m going to Kenya this summer to run a marathon. My goal is to run a marathon on every … More
Pain is Temporary
We push ourselves to the edge of our ability so we can learn. We learn how strong our persistence is, … More
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