Review – Bob and Brad Air 2 Mini Massage Gun

*All opinions in this review are my own.* I recently had the privilege to try out a new massage gun from the company Bob and Brad and similarly to the last massage gun that I tried out from them I am very happy with the results. I last tried out the C2 Massage Gun and …

Getting Out For My First Post Hospital Run

Once again I unfortunately found myself dealing with issues because of a blood disorder that I have. It's not the first time that I have dealt with this disorder but it had been some time since it last flared up. Fortunately, I was able to catch some of the warning signs and was able to …

My Journey Back To A Sub 2 Hour Half Marathon

As a runner I feel like I have always been quick. I won't get ahead of myself and say I was among the fastest out there at races because I wasn't. I will say, however, I am a quick "middle of the pack" runner. Surprisingly, I was a pretty consistent runner when it came to …

Review – Bob and Brad C2 Massage Gun

*All opinions in this review are my own.* I recently had the privilege to try out a new massage gun and the results surprised me. For the last few weeks I have been using the C2 Massage Gun by "Bob and Brad" and the quality of this massager definitely makes it stand out. The creators …

Review – OWYN Protein Shakes – Sea Salted Caramel

*Sponsored by Owyn When refueling after a long run I have found that reaching for a protein shake is not only quick and easy but if you find the right shake, it can be delicious as well. Well, I have found the right protein shake; OWYN! What is OWYN? There are a lot of different …

Getting Back Out There – Recovering From A Non-Running Related Sickness

My first run back from being sick! I recently hit a hardship in my personal life that caused my running life to take a big hit. Very unexpectedly, I experienced a medical issue that sent me into the emergency room and then had me in the ICU (intensive care unit) for six days. Scary stuff! …

It’s My 2 Year Runniversary! A Look Back At Year 2.

TODAY IS MY 2 YEAR RUNNIVERSARY!! Wow! I can’t believe that it's been two years since I started running long distance. As someone who never thought that long distance running would be my "thing", this is truly amazing. (I've been an athlete my whole life but I was a sprinter.) Two years ago today I …

First Smiles From A Long Run In A Month

Sometimes when we run we get so focused on our big goal that we forget to stop and celebrate the smaller moments. This post is all about celebrating a smaller moment that came at a much needed time. Running in the summer is tough for everyone but I admit that there are times where it …

Why I’m Running Through (And Continue to Run Through) Covid-19

When stressful times arise we try to keep ourselves on a regular routine so that things do not feel as dire as they outwardly seem to be. For runners it means that we continue to run. Due to Covid-19, we are currently living in very tough time and throughout this time runners have been split …

Keeping Active During Isolation Is A Must

Since Covid-19 has spread and become such a serious issue, I have taken measures to isolate myself as much as possible in order to combat the spread of the disease. In that time, I have begun teaching from home with the new "distance learning" teaching. It's been a very interesting transition. The one thing that …