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Running

You Know You’re a Runner When…

Megan Hammis, M.Ed., RDN

As I was scrolling through Facebook this afternoon, I saw a friend post that she was doing Couch-2-5k. This overwhelming excitement built up inside of me... and inspired me to write this post. You Know You're a Runner When... (or at least this is how I knew I was a runner) You get overly excited… Continue reading You Know You’re a Runner When…

Goals for 2015, Running

2015 Running Year in Review

Megan Hammis, M.Ed., RDN

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

Goals for 2015, Race Recaps, Running

Race Recap: BARC Christmas 5k

Megan Hammis, M.Ed., RDN

Well guys, I reached my goal! I ran a race every month during 2015. (Although if you want to be technical, in March I did not run an organized race - I just challenged myself to running a 10k on my own). My December race was the Bay Area Runners Club (BARC) Christmas 5k. This… Continue reading Race Recap: BARC Christmas 5k

Goals for 2015, Race Recaps, Running

Race Recap: Race for Makueni and Mid-Land 10ks

Megan Hammis, M.Ed., RDN

Hello friends. It sure has been a while. I have been really busy - in the beginning of October, I stood up in my best friend's wedding. And just like the last time I stood up in a friend's wedding, my training and eating went :::whoosh!::: right out the window! I hardly ran at all… Continue reading Race Recap: Race for Makueni and Mid-Land 10ks

Goals for 2016, Ready to Go, Running

Ready to Go in 2016!

Megan Hammis, M.Ed., RDN

Time to continue my tradition! Once again, I want to run a race every month in 2016. And since illness and poor training stopped me from running a half marathon once again, I am BOUND and DETERMINED to run my first half marathon this year in 2016! I did it!!! I ran my first half marathon.… Continue reading Ready to Go in 2016!

Goals for 2015, Race Recaps, Running

Race Recap: Run For Your Heart 5k

Megan Hammis, M.Ed., RDN

My friends and family are wondering who I am, and what did I do with the "real" Megan, because I have started getting up at 4:30 in the morning... for BOOT CAMP. I started a boot camp workout class on Wednesday, and even on my days off from I am getting up no later than… Continue reading Race Recap: Run For Your Heart 5k

Goals for 2015, Race Recaps, Running

Race Recap: The Crim 10 Mile 2015

Megan Hammis, M.Ed., RDN

My last training run before the Crim was a tough 8.4 mile route up at my parents' place. When I got home from the run, I said to my parents, "I really hope adrenaline kicks in during the race because that was really rough." For the rest of the day I felt crappy. I had… Continue reading Race Recap: The Crim 10 Mile 2015

Goals for 2015, Running

Banking the Miles: July/August Update

Megan Hammis, M.Ed., RDN

I'm running the Crim in less than 2 weeks. To say that I am nervous would be an understatement. This will be the longest race I have ever run... by a whole lot. I haven't even run an official 10k in more than a year... and in less than 2 weeks I will be running… Continue reading Banking the Miles: July/August Update

Race Recaps, Running

Race Recap: Canadian Lakes 5k Fun Run

Megan Hammis, M.Ed., RDN

Happy Independence Day everyone! Today I participated in a "Fun Run" put on by the association where my parents live. My parents bought our "cottage" (it is more like a second home) when I was in middle school, and I've had many summer memories here. I lived here while I was going to school at… Continue reading Race Recap: Canadian Lakes 5k Fun Run

Goals for 2015, Running

Banking the Miles 2015: June Update

Megan Hammis, M.Ed., RDN

As I finished a hot and sweaty but awesome training run tonight, I realized that tomorrow starts July! Wow. So I logged into my Endomondo to check my miles and got a very nice surprise... I finally reached my goal of 50 miles in a month!!! June 2015 has been an absolutely amazing month. I… Continue reading Banking the Miles 2015: June Update

Goals for 2015, Race Recaps, Running

Race Recap: St. Mary’s Bee Healthy for Life 5k

Megan Hammis, M.Ed., RDN

After my awesome performance at the Cedar Point race, I set my sights on training for a 10 mile race - my goal is to run the Crim this year. I have been super diligent about my training plan, and it is definitely paying off. I have been doing run/walk intervals... I'm sure there's mixed… Continue reading Race Recap: St. Mary’s Bee Healthy for Life 5k

Goals for 2015, Race Recaps, Running

Race Recap: Cedar Point Millennium Force 5k

Megan Hammis, M.Ed., RDN

I remember being at Cedar Point one year, when I realized that walking around the park was almost a 3 mile journey, thinking "It would be so cool to run a 5k at Cedar Point!" The next year, the Chris Smith Memorial 5k was started... a 5k race through Cedar Point. Since then, I have… Continue reading Race Recap: Cedar Point Millennium Force 5k

Goals for 2015, Running

Banking the Miles 2015: May Update

Megan Hammis, M.Ed., RDN

Well guys, I have really been slacking. I have been slacking on my miles and I have been slacking on my posts! So much has happened in the last few months... a few of my friends and family have gotten engaged, pregnancies have been announced, my best friend moved to another state, and another friend… Continue reading Banking the Miles 2015: May Update