September is Charcot-Marie-Tooth Awareness month. CMT affects 1 in 2,500 people and I’m speaking up about how this neuromuscular disease impacts my life and my fitness. I’m stronger than the obstacles I face. You can’t choose your genetics but you can choose your attitude. Catch up on My CMT Story here: Run for a Purpose My… Continue reading Finding Grace Despite it All
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Run to Inspire
A few months back I explained why I run for a reason; to raise awareness for hereditary neuropathies and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder. As the months went by, this purpose expanded into something more. I run to inspire. Growing up, I was tall, gangly, and awkward. More often than my sister I would stub my toe or… Continue reading Run to Inspire
Five Things Friday: Race Swag We Actually Want
A fellow GTStrutter recently told me, “You only need so many race shirts. I have a box in my closet that I drop them in, and when they’re full I drop the box at Goodwill.” Personally, I love race shirts. They are a reminder to me that I accomplished something, and when I wear them… Continue reading Five Things Friday: Race Swag We Actually Want
Five Things Friday: 5 Races I Want to Run
Happy Friday! From this point forward, each Friday will be dedicated to Five Things. This week it is Five Races I want to Run. Running is supposed to be the easiest sport because its just you and nature. But running for pleasure and running for sport are no longer two and the same. Running for… Continue reading Five Things Friday: 5 Races I Want to Run
YMCA Mardi Gras 5k
For the first time since having a baby, well since before I was even pregnant, I started running again. If you had told me in middle school that I would be running as an adult I wouldn’t have believed you. I had joined the track team in 8th grade to hang out with some friends,… Continue reading YMCA Mardi Gras 5k