a small galaxy about the journey, the force, and the battle.

  • The September I LOVE TO RUN challenge!

    The September I LOVE TO RUN challenge!

    It’s kind of crazy how fast this year has been going by. We are already in September!?!? And in just TWO MONTHS I will be running the most amazing race ever! Is it weird that I still can’t believe this is all happening? Hotel is booked, flights are done, but I am not sure it…

  • 5 to the finish line

    If you aren’t following me across social media, you might have missed some HUGE news last night…I was invited to be a part of teamASICS for the New York City marathon! I think it is a pretty neat honor to be chosen as one of the 5 members of the team ASICS blogger series. I…

  • In a galaxy not too far away…

    In a galaxy not too far away…

    A long time ago in a galaxy far, far…well not too far just a few minutes from me. The most AMAZING thing is coming to the runDisney series. Something I’ve been waiting for that has seemed like forever! They are FINALLY bringing THE STAR WARS HALF MARATHON EVENT! runDisney is calling it the Star Wars Half…

  • GEL runs deep with these ASICS.

    GEL runs deep with these ASICS.

    You all know how much I love ASICS, well they have released a pretty awesome shoe. It’s called the GEL-Quantum 360. It is made with, well, 360 degrees of gel. It is made to fit like a glove and to give you a bit more cushion and support. It has a full-length Trusstic System spring loads every…

  • RunHaven story of inspirational triumph

    RunHaven story of inspirational triumph

    I love helping and motivating others. I constantly share my story to show others that ANYTHING is possible. It may not be easy and you might have to give it many tries…but it can happen. Did I ever think that I would be up and running again? No. I stopped running for many, many, years!…

  • “The best is yet to come..” -Frank Sinatra

    “The best is yet to come..” -Frank Sinatra

    Training for the New York City Marathon continues. I am doing my best to head out onto the trails but it’s been difficult. Since the heat here has been in the crazy triple digits, I have no choice but to run indoors. As crazy as it sounds, because I have been living in FL almost…

  • From a different perspective

    Life is tough, and there are constant obstacles that block our paths. But the outcome is all in how you see things. Having Scoliosis makes things much harder for me but I choose to see things from a different perspective. It’s much easier to cry all day, stay in bed, and live off of medications.…

  • Beat the treadmill blues

    Beat the treadmill blues

    When you think about running, you imagine a beautiful trail, comfortably paved roads, some tall trees to add some shade….sounds perfect right? So what do you do on the days that the rain storm outside looks like a monsoon? Or its so cold outside your hands freeze going to get the mail?….You hit the treadmill!!!…

  • Be brave, be courageous, BE YOUtiful.

    Be brave, be courageous, BE YOUtiful.

    I just want to take a second and applaud woman around the world. Keep doing what you are doing no matter what anyone says. Set a goal and do it for you. Don’t do it to please society. or anyone but yourself. While many of us have curves, muscles, scars, and stretch marks, we are…

  • Find a way, not an excuse.

    Find a way, not an excuse.

    Most of us are in the middle of training for a 5K, half, or a full marathon. We are all trying to better our health and stay active. At times, training can get hard and the goal might seem further away than it is. It is totally up to us on how we handle it.…

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