Today I am one week out from my first half marathon, The United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. I am feeling all different emotions. Of course I am super excited because I love to run long distances, my family is flying in to come and support me, and the course is unreal! But I am also…
A Reflection Before the Final Weeks: NYRR United Airlines Half Marathon 2024
This half marathon cycle has flown by. I started the week of November 13th and my race is on March 17th. So from the start of the build to race day it has been 18 weeks of training. That is honestly crazy to think about. Currently I have put in 12 weeks of training. Like…
The Impact Our Words Can Make
Have you recently reflected on the words you have spoken to others or over yourself? When was the last time that you genuinely spoke words of encouragement or have given impactful advice to someone else? Whether we realize it or not, the words we use carry meaning and have the ability to produce life or…
Embracing Being A Beginner
Recently I had a strength session with my coach and she used the words, “You’ve graduated from the middle school level. You’re now advancing to high school level. But you’re not a senior yet. More like a freshman.” This comment hit with the feeing of running into a brick wall. I wouldn’t necessarily say that…
How I Overcome My Body Image Struggles
I know I’m not alone with negative body image thoughts after the holiday season. And as much as I wish to be over struggling with body image, I struggle every now and then with insecurities. So today I want to share with you how I get through these hard times and also help remind you…
Three Scriptures to Combat Worry
Worry, it’s everywhere. I feel like everywhere you turn these days there are people worried and if it’s not others it’s yourself. I will be the first to admit I struggle with worry and that is what I want to share about in today’s blog post. First I will define what worry is and then…
The Importance of Knowing Your Why
With many of us having goals that we want to accomplish in 2024, I want to take a moment to write about what will be the biggest help for you over the next 12 months to achieving your goals. The biggest factor that has helped me accomplish my goals in the past is knowing my…
New Years Reflection & Goal Setting: Running Edition
As the new year approaches I can’t help but think of where I’m currently at and what the future will hold. When the new calendar year rolls around I think it’s always important to do some reflecting on the previous year. A few things that I do is reflect on the different areas of my…
New Life in Christ
Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and didn’t recognize who you were anymore? That was me at 20 years old. As I have mentioned in a few of my previous blog posts, I accomplished a lot of my big goals by the age of 20. I became very “successful” in the world’s…
Pure Heart
How is your heart posture today? Today as I right this, mine isn’t so great. One thing after another keeps happening. Two cancelled flights, bad body image thoughts, other negative thoughts, etc. I know these problems that keep coming up are small, but it has been exhausting trying to fight against my flesh in each…