Over the years I have read a few running books that have provided inspiration on the road and off. Below are my top 5 books suggestions to add to your summer reading list! Bowerman and the Men of Oregon | Kenny Moore This is one of my favorites! It is a great story about Bill … Continue reading 5 Running Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List
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Thank you
After completing the Green Bay Cellcom Half Marathon over the weekend, there are several people that I wanted to thank. This was a difficult day for me but just like falling off a horse, I needed to get back out there. This weekend, I realized that the race had two milestones for me; my first half marathon without my … Continue reading Thank you
Lacing Up for Dad this Weekend
The Green Bay Half Marathon is now just five days away. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. This race will be my 23rd race to date and 6th half marathon but first without my dad. I never thought I'd train without him. I have missed checking in for my weekly schedules and … Continue reading Lacing Up for Dad this Weekend
The Essence of Patience
Patience....to me it has been a four-letter word. I struggle to have patience in myself, especially in regards to running. I tend to chase perfection, which can be a double-edged sword. As Vince Lombardi said, "Perfection is not attainable but if we chase perfection we catch excellence." However, my chase of perfection in combination of … Continue reading The Essence of Patience
How to stay motivated during your training
Tomorrow marks two weeks until the Green Bay Marathon! The goal for this race is to get out there and do it. I will not be striving for a time or a PR, the goal this time is to complete it and be the spring board back into a regular running regimen. And with any training … Continue reading How to stay motivated during your training
You’re my feet on the ground
A serendipitous moment for the day. I shared my accomplishment for starting Love for Laces on LinkedIn and a friend reached out with the below lyrics. He had been listening to this song when he read my post. As I listened to the song, I thought it couldn't have been more perfect timing. I feel … Continue reading You’re my feet on the ground
Why I Run
Why do I run? The answer to that question has evolved in the past 15 or so years. At first, running was often a punishment for other sports I played. When it was at my one will, it was to train and get in shape. However, after college running filled a void once occupied by … Continue reading Why I Run
The beginning of Love for Laces
In just a few short days, I created not only the idea for the blog but also the website. Out for a run on Monday (April 20th), after watching the 119th Boston Marathon, Love for Laces came to me. For over a year now, I have struggled with the loss of my father. He was … Continue reading The beginning of Love for Laces