Denver Hot Chocolate 5K 2019

I am so excited to announce that at the Denver Hot Chocolate 5K....my Personal Record was broken!

4 Year Running Anniversary

On August 30, 2015 I went on my first run. A ran because I was angry, because I needed to get away. I was going through my divorce and I was dating someone I thought was perfect for me. That day, I realized neither relationships were going to work out. So I ran to just be alone. I finally realized the person I needed to be with was me. I wanted to push myself harder than I ever had before. For a happier life and to feel something new.

Wonder Woman 5K

Yesterday I had the pleasure of running the Wonder Woman 5K with my best friend here in Denver. The entire experience was inspirational. Surrounded by that many woman, made me excited and ready to race. It was even more special to have my best friend by my side. If you are looking for a race to make you excited about woman, comics or missing Comic Con, this one is for you!

Racecation Preparation!

Disclaimer: I received free entry to the Rock n' Roll Seattle 5K race as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!

I've been wanting to visit my bestie in Seattle since she moved almost (YIKES) three years ago! NOW my brother and sister in law are moving there as well. When I decided it was finally time and my PTO allowed, I looked for a weekend where Steph and I could run a race together. Enter the Rock n' Roll 5K!

Happy International Women's Day!

Disclaimer: I received free entry to the Wonder Women Denver race as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!

Happy International Women's Day! I have so many great women influences in my life. And I am so grateful for each and everyone of you! I find inspiration in you all daily!

Running Through Winter

I am always looking for new races to keep me motivated. I love trying to improve my time, I love sharing it with you guys and I LOVE MEDALS! So when I found the Run Denver Series on Instagram I just knew it was something I had to do to keep me motivated throughout the winter months and to get me to my first half marathon!

SOOOOOoooo now that it is all said and done, how did it all work out? Did I get a new personal record? Did I complete my very first 1/2 marathon...am I ready for a full? Read on to find out!

The Price of Running

When I began running mid 2015, I never knew where the road would take me. Today I have 7 5Ks under my belt and am training for my first marathon! I started off with just a pair of hand me down running shoes and the comfy clothes I already had in my closet. Flash forward to today I have am set up my own in home gym with the generous help of Ocean Eyes!

As you can see, running has begun to cost more than I ever thought. But this is my passion and I cannot wait to invest in it and myself. Here is are seven running areas I'm spending money on.

How to Complete a Virtual 5K

Happy Thanksgiving friends!!

When I began running a lot more this year, I wanted to be able to participate in a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving. Unfortunately one wasn't happening near where I would be on Thanksgiving. BUT fortunately, I was able to find a Virtual 5K....I Run 4 Coffee saved the day and here is how to get your virtual 5K on!

How To 5K

I am not a running expert by any means, but here is how I trained for my first 5K and continued my running journey.

When my bestie Steph asked me to run my first 5K with her in 2017 I was SUPER nervous. I’d never run 3.1 miles, I could barely do two and that was with walking. I challenged myself to say yes and then began my research.

Why I Run

My Instagram feed is full of 5Ks and running now a days if you haven't noticed! LOL I am just so excited about running now and it makes me super happy to share it with you. Since I haven't shared anything on the blog in a while...check out my Instagram stories for my training and race videos....I thought it would be fun to share with you why running and 5Ks are so important to me at this time in my life!