Whether you’ve just purchased your first pair of running shoes or are training to qualify for the Olympic trials, I think we can all agree that incorporating more fun and variety into our runs would help us get out the door more willingly — and maybe even with smiles on our faces. Spicing up our […]
This whole COVID-19 situation has me itching to travel. Although we might not be able to travel far during this time, now’s the perfect time to see what local adventures are out there. If you live in or near East Tennessee, you’ll want to check out the Foothills Parkway. We drove the parkway last fall […]
What the heck, 2020? I know many of you are still reeling about all that’s happening out there in the world. COVID-19, tornadoes, cancelled events. So much has shaken our normal and dashed our plans and hopes. These times are heavy on my mind and I know I’m not alone in that. I journal just […]
In my early days of running it was rare for me to hit the pavement without my music. Running with music helped drown out the sound of my footsteps and heavy breathing, both of which made me utterly aware of the sufferfest I was enduring. Plus, nothing motivates me more during a workout than a […]
Since I’ve been training for a marathon and have a long run scheduled every weekend, I need a breakfast that I not only look forward to eating but that will keep me full and fueled for hours. I love how a big bowl of oats does just that. Daniel and I like to experiment with […]
We live in the age of more. Many of us find ourselves stuck in the endless cycle of extracting every ounce of effort to reach our next goal. For the past several months I’ve been training to run my first marathon, and this emphasis on more is not lost of me. If I just run more […]
Each fall I eagerly await the work trip I get to tag along on to the annual conference my employer hosts for our members. There are many aspects I love about my job, but the opportunity to travel is a perk I’m especially thankful for. The conference is held in a different city across the […]
Back in September, we had the opportunity to go on an unforgettable trip to a couple places in the Middle East, one of which was Dubai. When you think of Dubai, you may think of the palm tree-shaped islands or the Burj Khalifa (the tallest building in the world), but there’s so much more to […]
I feel more connected to the seasons this year than I ever have before, like each one is tethered to my soul. There’s no specific reason I’ve been feeling this way other than I’ve just been paying more attention to every small shift. I feel these shifts internally. I feel each season come to life. […]
It’s difficult to put into words my adoration for summer. The most vivid memories I have are ones that took place during the warmer months of the year — my dad pulling me on the slalom ski and going for terrifying tube rides on Center Hill Lake, making the annual trek up the mountain to […]
