I never really considered myself a runner. Even now that I am running regularly and training for races, I still have a hard time calling myself a runner. I’m not sure why. Maybe because I’ve done it off and on for years and never really stuck with it? Your guess is as good as mine!

I started running again in the summer of 2010. Adam and I were trying to get pregnant with our second baby and things weren’t working out the way I planned. It gave me something to focus on other than temperatures, cycles, charts, ovulation, etc.. then once I got pregnant I was so scared of miscarrying that I quit cold turkey. I didn’t run once throughout my entire pregnancy with Mackenzie or for her first (very sleepless) year. When she turned one, after a year of horrible sleep and crazy weight gain, I told Adam it was his turn. I night weaned her and Adam took over all of the night wakings. I started getting up at 5AM to run again and it felt SO good.

Sometimes it’s hard to find time to run.  I do struggle sometimes with spending an hour or two a few times a week doing something that seems so selfish and something that my family can’t always enjoy with me, but I know in the end it is best for us all. When I’m strong and healthy and happy, it makes me a better wife and a better mama.

Personal Records:

• 5K – 27:22
• 8K – 53:38
• 10K – 57:21
• 12K – 1:25:34
• 15K – 1:35:16
• 10 Miles – 1:37:00
• Half Marathon – 2:08:54
• Marathon – 5:01:04

Upcoming Races:

• Run Diva 5K – September 12, 2015
• Fall Frolic 5K – October 3, 2015
• Disney’s Wine & Dine Half Marathon – November 7, 2015
• Run Turkey Run 5K – November 26, 2015
• Space Coast Half Marathon – November 29, 2015
• Gingerbread Man 10K/5K – December 5, 2015

2015 Races:

• 2015 210 West 5K/10K Challenge – 32:42
• 2015 Wine & Chocolate 5K – 33:17
• 2015 Run Rabbit Run 5K – 32:10
• 2015 March to Get Screened 5K – 34:09
• 2015 Gate River Run 15K – 1:56:52
• 2015 8K River Day – 53:38
• 2015 Sweetheart 5K – 31:31
• 2015 ZOOMA Florida 12K – 1:25:34
• 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon – 6:08:38

2014 Races:

• 2014 Space Coast Half Marathon – 2:48:12
• 2014 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon – 2:32:26
• 2014 Florida Striders Memorial Day 5K – 34:22
• 2014 Bainbridge Half Marathon – 2:16:35
• 2014 Gate River Run 15K – 1:35:16
• 2014 Princess Half Marathon – 2:32:18
• 2014 Disney Enchanted 10K – 1:05:54
• 2014 Wolfson Children’s Challenge
• 2014 ZOOMA Florida Half Marathon – 2:22:31
• 2014 Disney Marathon – 5:01:04

2013 Races:

• 2013 Space Coast Marathon – 5:17:20
• 2013 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon – 2:13:43
• 2013 Evergreen Pumpkin Run 10 Miler – 1:34:53
• 2013 Inspired Yoga + Run
• 2013 Run Jax Labor Day 3.5 Miler – 33:18
• 2013 Tour de Pain – 42:11, 27:22, 7:37
• 2013 Celebration 5K – 37:12
• 2013 Run for the Pies 5K – 27:47
• 2013 Florida Strider’s Memorial Day 5K – 27:23
• 2013 LoziLu Women’s Mud Run
• 2013 Run for Boston
• 2013 Bainbridge Half Marathon – 2:08:54
• 2013 St. Patty’s Day 10K – 57:21
• 2013 Gate River Run 15K – 01:37:00
• 2013 Disney Princess Half Marathon – 2:20:44
• 2013 Florida Striders 10K Resolution Run – 1:02:24

My favorite gear:

• Asics GEL-Kayano 21
• Garmin Forerunner 220
• Feetures! Running Socks
• Inspire for Women Yurbuds
• Lululemon Pace Setter Skirt
• Lululemon Cool Racerback Tank
• Sweaty Bands