Once again, leading up to one of my favorite races of the year, I was paranoid about the weather. The weather forecast for Saturday June 11th in Sandusky, OH was severe thunderstorms and 90 degrees. Not ideal for running a 5k in the roller coaster capital of the world... and definitely not idea for riding… Continue reading Race Recap: Millennium Force 5k 2016
Category: Keeping It Real
Banking the Miles 2016: Spring into Summer Update
Since the last time I updated about this, I have run a race every month as planned. I have run my first half marathon. I have (sorta) PR'd my 5k. My next race is two weeks away (the Cedar Point Run & Ride 5k, wooot!) and I'll be running a second race in June at… Continue reading Banking the Miles 2016: Spring into Summer Update
Race Recap: 5/3rd River Bank Run 5k
One of my closest friends is also a runner and a dietitian like I am. She recently moved to the west side of the state, going from 20 minutes away from me to 2 hours away. I have definitely missed my sushi and wine loving running buddy! So when she was down to run the… Continue reading Race Recap: 5/3rd River Bank Run 5k
Race Recap: Go the Extra Miles for Covenant Kids Half Marathon
Today I ran my first half marathon. This race has been a few years in the making. I was signed up for a half marathon in November 2014, but due to personal reasons I wasn't able to run. I signed up for the same half a year later, but ended up with a nasty cough… Continue reading Race Recap: Go the Extra Miles for Covenant Kids Half Marathon
Race Recap: BARC St. Pat’s Races
I will admit, I have been in a funk the last couple of weeks. I have re-gained some of the weight that I worked so hard to lose, I haven't been running or working out so much, and my eating has been crappy. I had been doing great with my training plan (only one month… Continue reading Race Recap: BARC St. Pat’s Races
Thirty Things Before 30: #12
12. See the Chicago River turned green for St. Patrick's Day. This was actually a second round of #23 (Go On a Road Trip with Friends). And such a random Thirty Before 30 accomplishment, too. Last month, at our Dinner and Discipleship meeting (a Catholic young adult group that I am part of) we realized… Continue reading Thirty Things Before 30: #12
Keeping It Real: “I’m a Person, Not My Disease”
How often have you heard a health provider refer to someone as a "diabetic" or "obese"? You've probably heard that on television, in advertisements for medications, in articles that you have read. When we use those terms, it implies that you are no longer a person but rather you are defined by your disease. And… Continue reading Keeping It Real: “I’m a Person, Not My Disease”
Banking the Miles 2016: First Update
I have been racing against myself for the past few years. It is really awesome to see my mileage and speed improve each year. So once again this year I will be "banking the miles" and trying to beat my mileage each month from the previous year. This January was the best January for miles… Continue reading Banking the Miles 2016: First Update
Race Recap: Winterlaufe 8k 2016
When I ran the Winterlaufe last year, I was super nervous going into it because I did not know what to expect, it was my first 8k race, and I had not been training faithfully leading up to the race. I had already done a 10k, so I don't know why I was so unsure of myself.… Continue reading Race Recap: Winterlaufe 8k 2016
Keeping It Real: Judgment Free Zone
Let's face it - as human beings, we make assumptions. We judge the book by its cover on a daily basis. Even though we have been taught since we were little that this is not the right thing to do, we still do it. I'm guilty of it! But recently I have been trying very… Continue reading Keeping It Real: Judgment Free Zone
Keeping It Real: A Day in the Life of a Bariatric Dietitian
I typically start my day at 7:30am, but on my later days I start at 9:30am. I'm fortunate enough to work only 4 days per week, which makes for long days, but they go by fast - especially since I used to routinely work 10-12 hour days in long term care. I will check any… Continue reading Keeping It Real: A Day in the Life of a Bariatric Dietitian
Stuff I Love: Brownberry Double Fiber Bread
If you eat bread and you are like me, you have probably eaten the same type of bread for years and years. You find something that you like and you stick with it. I think I especially do this with bread because it can be a food filled with lots of empty calories. Although when I… Continue reading Stuff I Love: Brownberry Double Fiber Bread
Race Recap: BARC Freeze Your Fanny 5k
2016 is off to a great start for running! Although I have not exactly stuck to my training plan, I have been running 3-4 days per week. I find myself going to the gym thinking there's no way I can run 3 miles... and then I not only do 3 miles, but I do negative… Continue reading Race Recap: BARC Freeze Your Fanny 5k
2015 Running Year in Review
As promised, I'm giving my running its own post for 2015! This was a big year for me. I ran further than I ever have before. I ran faster than I ever before. I ran races that I never thought I could. I ran after my goals and I crushed them. So first, lets talk… Continue reading 2015 Running Year in Review
2015 Year in Review
2015 was an incredible year for me. I finally felt like I had made the right choice in my career, thanks to my new job. The only time I don't feel like going to work is when I know my schedule is light. I love my busy days. The people I work with are incredible. My… Continue reading 2015 Year in Review
RD on the Run 