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
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Race Recap: Run For Your Heart 5k
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
Race Recap: Canadian Lakes 5k Fun Run
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
Banking the Miles 2015: June Update
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
Race Recap: Cedar Point Millennium Force 5k
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
Banking the Miles 2015: May Update
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
Race Recap: The Chip River Run 2015
This is my third year running this race, and every year it has been so very different. Not only the course but the conditions. Each year presents its own challenges, but this year... this year was definitely the most challenging. My lack of posts coincides with my lack of training. I have been seriously slacking.… Continue reading Race Recap: The Chip River Run 2015
Race Recap: A 10k On My Own
I wanted to run in a race every month this year, but between schedule conflicts and budget constraints, I wasn't able to register for a race in March. I was determined, though, to run a race. Particularly to run a 10k. So I mapped out a route from my house, set my Endomondo to race… Continue reading Race Recap: A 10k On My Own
Banking the Miles 2015: First Update!
I can't believe that March is almost coming to an end, and this is the first time I am posting about my miles for the year! 2015 has been a busy year so far, and it is only going to get busier. But recently I have really put my mind to keeping active and fueling… Continue reading Banking the Miles 2015: First Update!
Keeping It Real: Fat Tuesday
Tomorrow is Mardi Gras, which is literally translated to "Fat Tuesday" in English. Â And Fat Tuesday it will be, with many people indulging in treats such as paczki, a Polish fried doughnut filled with fruit preserves or other sweet fillings. Â It is also the end of the Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans. Â In general,… Continue reading Keeping It Real: Fat Tuesday
Ready To Go in 2015!
This post will be my go-to for the races I want to run this year. Â One of my goals is to run one race every month in 2015. Â My big goal of the year is to run a half marathon! Â I will probably aim to run the Mid-Land Half in November, but who knows... maybe… Continue reading Ready To Go in 2015!
Keeping It Real: NoBody is Perfect / EveryBody is Perfect
I have a love/hate relationship with my body. Â I'm sure most women out there... heck, most PEOPLE out there can relate. Â Some days you wake up, look at yourself and think, "Hoo-dang, I'm hot!" Â And other mornings, it's more like, "Whoa there, I'm a HOT MESS!" Â For some of us the "hot mess" days are… Continue reading Keeping It Real: NoBody is Perfect / EveryBody is Perfect
Being Brutally Honest With Yourself
While I'm watching the season premiere of Biggest Loser, I thought it would be appropriate to discuss a blog post that a friend of mine shared on her Facebook the other day: Â The Public Humiliation Diet. Â It goes right along with Biggest Loser - I have a love/hate relationship with this show. Â I love watching… Continue reading Being Brutally Honest With Yourself
RD on the Run 