Personal Blog
The Dopey Challenge – Disney Run: Orlando, Florida, January 3–10, 2023 – Marathon #7 Hold on tight, this post is packed with so much excitement, you might need a seatbelt! It all started when I was chatting about running races at my nail salon in Kansas City, and a lady overheard me. She told me […]
MoreMesa Marathon: Mesa, Arizona, February 4, 2023 – Marathon #8 Wow, I sure do love Arizona! So, of course, when I had the chance to run the Mesa Marathon in the middle of winter while I was freezing in Kansas City, I jumped at it. Plus, it was the week before the big game—Super Bowl […]
MoreThe Cowtown Marathon: Fort Worth, Texas, February 26, 2023 – Marathon #9 Yeehaw! This cowgirl is in the great state of Texas! First things first: I had a little hiccup when trying to pick up my rental car at the airport. Turns out, they had my reservation in Dallas instead of Fort Worth. But thank […]
MoreBig Beach Marathon: Gulf Shores, Alabama, January 29, 2023 – Marathon #7 Back in the South at the end of January, and let me tell you, I’m not mad about it at all. I chose the Big Beach Marathon in Gulf Shores because I had heard so much about how beautiful it is there, and […]
More3 Bridges Marathon: Little Rock, Arkansas, December 10, 2022 – Marathon #5 Well, I’m not sure where to begin with this race. It was a last-minute addition to my schedule, part of my plan to stay prepared for the big race year ahead in 2023. And let me tell you, it was packed with moments […]
MoreKensington Marathon: Kensington, Michigan, July 30, 2023 – Marathon #25 Well, I’m not quite sure how to feel right now. Today I finished the Kensington Marathon in Milford, Michigan, and marked off my 25th state and 25th marathon since October 16, 2021. It feels like a major milestone, yet also like just another step in […]
MoreEach tattoo, from the roses to the powerful animals, reflects a piece of my story—my pain, my growth, my triumphs, and my ongoing journey. The meanings behind them are not just reminders of past struggles but symbols of my resilience, self-love, and determination. They represent a soul that refuses to give up, that embraces every […]
MoreThe Moment of Change: A Life-Altering Decision It all started on a rainy July day in 2020, when a simple remark from my husband made me stop and think about my habits. I had everything—a beautiful home, a loving family—but something was missing. I felt stuck, like I was living on autopilot, and the stress […]
MoreGarmin Marathon 2.0: Olathe, Kansas, April 20, 2024 – Marathon #46 Another brutal one. This was the marathon I ran in protest. I’m not upset with the decision made by my club; in fact, I think it was the fairest call to make. My frustration, however, lies with the person who failed to place the […]
MoreThe Bear Trifecta: Day Three – Garden City, Utah, June 10, 2023, Marathon #21 The third and final day of the Bear Trifecta was one I won’t soon forget. After running mountains at high altitude for two days, I suspected I’d be sore. But what I wasn’t prepared for was the nausea and headache that […]
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