Kristy

Carry Me Home

Sunday’s Run Plan: 8-10 miles, race stimulation. Miles 1-4 at a 9:15 pace, miles 5-6 at a 9:00 pace, miles 7-8 at a 8:50 pace, miles 9-10 (if I felt good) at sub 8:50 pace. This weekend was busy. With tons to juggle (picking up Cole half way from Nashville, bringing him home, and Easter),Continue reading “Carry Me Home”

Heart Whispers

I wish I could hug her. I wish I could whisper in her ear that she could do it. I wish I could tell her to listen to the whispers in her heart. Those whispers aren’t secrets. They are your passion desperately trying to guide you down your life path. When I was 19 yearsContinue reading “Heart Whispers”

Sunday Salads: Shaved Asparagus and White Bean Salad

Today felt like the perfect summer day. I slept in and snuggled with Chet all morning. Christian spent the afternoon kayak fishing. I ran this evening. We ran out of hours in our day and ended up eating dinner after 9pm. There is nothing better than living on a summer time clock. Tonight’s salad wasContinue reading “Sunday Salads: Shaved Asparagus and White Bean Salad”

Breaking up with Timid

Timid: Lacking self confidence; shy. Fearful and hesitant. Lacking in self assurance, courage or boldness. This was never a word I would use to describe myself. I’ve always been comfortable in my own skin. I like who I am. I love the roots I’ve created and the life that I live. I like me. AContinue reading “Breaking up with Timid”

Cherry Blossom 10-miler, Race Report

Going into this race, I had one thought process: I was kicking timid to the curb. It is time for me to run with “a little swagger” (words of wisdom from my running coach). My goal was to show up on at the start line with a bit of an ego. I need to knowContinue reading “Cherry Blossom 10-miler, Race Report”