For most people, canceling plans or skipping a workout can provide a feeling of delight and joy. Often, I have experienced it is short lived, maybe a few hours or the day. But when it comes to workouts, unless I am feeling that sick or injured, I feel regret after the fact. And in the … Continue reading Just get out the door and leave the excuses behind you
Running with a purpose
Justice for closure
Harder than any term paper, I had to write a letter to a judge regarding my father's accident. Although we were able to settle the civil case out of court (to all of our relief) we now need to get through the criminal case/charges is the against the driver. Each of us had the opportunity … Continue reading Justice for closure
Some days…
Another anniversary has passed and I find myself once again reflecting on how much has happened over the past year. Not only have I bought a condo but rescued a new furry friend! My mother sold our childhood home and my sister is pregnant with her third child. All this has been achieved, unfortunately/surprisingly without … Continue reading Some days…
Five Tips to Beat the Race Day Jitters
It's half-marathon eve 🙂 and my usual race jitters are here! One thing I learned early one from my dad, is the importance of a race day routine, which actually starts the day before. Many are aware of tapering your training the week before and having a good pasta meal the night before, but there … Continue reading Five Tips to Beat the Race Day Jitters
“Save it for a rainy day”
It is okay to enjoy a moment or an experience without grief coming over you
Running just to run
Slightly counter-intuitive to the mission of Love for Laces, running with a purpose, today I did just the opposite. I went out with no mileage in mind, no time, no route. I went running just to run. I think too many times I set expectations for my runs that can create the risk for disappointment … Continue reading Running just to run
Running with “The Dahl”
Yesterday marked yet another hard day for my family and I, the annual Russell B. Dahl Alumni Meet and Varsity Time Trail at Fenton High School. The race was first known as the "Sometimes Annual Alumni Meet and Varsity Time Trial" started in 1974, just after my dad graduated from Fenton. Last year, they renamed … Continue reading Running with “The Dahl”
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
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