I think we can all agree that 2020 was not our year. And I am not hearing anyone saying, "2021 is going to be the best year ever!" I think we are all afraid to jinx ourselves. I know that I am. And part of me is a little superstitious about setting goals because of… Continue reading My Running Goals for 2021
Priorities
I started writing this post on August 24th, and then decided not to post it. In light of recent events, I came to my blog to share. On this platform when you go to write a blog, you can see how many drafts you have. I noticed that I had 7, so I went to… Continue reading Priorities
Grief.
Today marks one month since a childhood friend of mine lost her daughter and her husband in a drunk driving accident. My previous post, "I am so angry" was my reaction to this senseless tragedy. It was me putting my grief into words. A few weeks after I wrote that post, I pulled out my… Continue reading Grief.
I got goals, big goals!
Thinking ahead to 2021 seems... a little bit silly. Making plans, setting goals, it all seems so pointless. Yeah I'm a little bit pessimistic, but aren't we all after the s***show of a year 2020 has been? I'm just a little gun shy when it comes to planning for the future anymore. In some ways,… Continue reading I got goals, big goals!
I am so angry.
[Trigger warning: depression, alcohol, drunk driving, death, murder, motor vehicle accident.] I have always heard about the stages of grief. I had to look them up to remember what they were: DenialAngerBargainingDepressionAcceptance When I looked these up, I found a more descriptive model with 7 stages and was drawn to elaborate on how I have… Continue reading I am so angry.
Marathon Megan
Today was supposed to be the 43rd running of the Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon. It's 6:43am. If it weren't for COVID, I would be in downtown Detroit right now. Specifically I would be on Fort Street, huddled amongst tens of thousands of other runners waiting for the start of the race. The Detroit Marathon… Continue reading Marathon Megan
Grateful for Octobers
Today starts a new month. While I truly believe that every moment can be a new beginning, there’s something about flipping the calendar page. A fresh start. I try to set goals for myself each month. A lot of times they are health related - “girl, stay hydrated.” Or run all the miles. For the… Continue reading Grateful for Octobers
Today is a gift, that’s why it is called the present.
I deleted my Facebook and Snapchat apps from my phone at the beginning of this month. I don’t miss them at all... well, okay, I kinda miss the silly filters on Snapchat. I definitely don’t miss the feeling of being constantly connected. I haven’t written a blog since the beginning of this month. I have… Continue reading Today is a gift, that’s why it is called the present.
A Change Will Do You Good
In 2015 I set a goal to run one race every month. I did it, although technically my "race" for March was an at home race. (These days, in the times of COVID, we'd call that a "virtual race".) I did it again in 2016, 2017 and 2018. I had a four year streak of… Continue reading A Change Will Do You Good
Somewhere I Belong
This one is a doozy, y’all, so as the famous line in my favorite movie goes: “Hold on to your butts.” I grew up like an only child, even though I’m not. I have a brother and a sister. By the time I came along, though, my brother was in high school and my sister… Continue reading Somewhere I Belong
Race Recap: Martian Invasion of Races Virtual Half Marathon 2020
People ask me all the time about my best race experiences. I have too many great races to talk about that I usually have to lump them in different categories. I don't often get asked about my least favorite races, or my worst races. Now I can confidently say that the virtual half marathon I… Continue reading Race Recap: Martian Invasion of Races Virtual Half Marathon 2020
It’s my birthday!
I love my birthday, and anyone who knows me is nodding their head in agreement right now. It's a running joke at my work that my coworker asks me, "Gosh, when is your birthday again?" or "Hmm, July 29th, nothing special happening that day." This past Christmas she got me a book called "All About… Continue reading It’s my birthday!
Marathon Training 2020 – Another one bites the dust…
I don't think that anyone is surprised anymore when a running event gets canceled. I know I'm not surprised - I'm expecting it at this point - but it doesn't take away from the fact that every time it happens, there's still some let down. It is still disappointing. It is a reminder of the… Continue reading Marathon Training 2020 – Another one bites the dust…
Marathon Training 2020 – What do you wanna know?
ICYMI: I started a vlog on YouTube about my marathon training! For those who don't follow the marathon racing world, fall is a big time for races in the midwest. Some popular races, such as the Chicago Marathon, Detroit Marathon, New York City Marathon and Indy Monumental Marathon happen in October and November. Those big… Continue reading Marathon Training 2020 – What do you wanna know?
Marathon Training 2020 – Finding Inspiration
If you've been keeping up with my posts, you know that I have been making "lemonade out of lemons" (foreshadowing... stay tuned) with this COVID, stay at home, quarantine situation we have going on. I have taken the time to figure out what type of training, what type of running works best for me without… Continue reading Marathon Training 2020 – Finding Inspiration
RD on the Run 