Author Archives: Liz

First Day 5K 2019

This was clearly the BEST way to start the new year!!! Despite being out celebrating last night, staying up till 1AM and not having run in a week, I had a great race. It helped that the weather was near … Continue reading

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Ocean to Bay 5 Miler – Truro

Race 5 – June 10, 2018 @ 9:00am Truro – Ocean to Bay 5 Miler It had been two weeks since my last race and, boy, what a difference two weeks makes! While all week the weather looked like it was … Continue reading

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YPD Run For A Reason – Yarmouth

Race 4 – May 20, 2018 @ 11am Yarmouth – YPD Run For A Reason 5K This race held a lot of meaning for our community. For a number of years this race was organized by the Yarmouth Police Department … Continue reading

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LM5K – Sandwich

Race 3 – May 19, 2018 @ 9:30am Sandwich – LM5K Run/Walk for Women & Children Weather:  Cloudy, cold, damp; trying to rain. Course had a few moderate hill through neighborhoods by the Sandwich beach. Time: 28:09 Well we are just going … Continue reading

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Feet, Fins & Flippers 5k – Bourne

Race 2 – May 12, 2018 @ 9am Bourne – Feet, Fins & Flippers 5k Weather:  Cloudy, cool, damp; trying to rain. Course was a nice & flat but narrow. Time: 28:30 I found myself, once again, obsessing about the weather all … Continue reading

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Launching a New Challenge

After six running the first 6 miles of the Fitness Half Marathon in Central Park, NYC it hit me. I was bored. Mind numbingly bored. I had seven point one miles left and I was ready to give up. Not because my … Continue reading

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Creating Real-Time Goals

At the beginning of the 2017 season I had just one goal; to complete the season happy. I succeeded at that goal and gained new confidence in my ability to rebound from a couple of challenging years. I started the … Continue reading

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Instant Results

June 2, 2017 It’s not a lie. And I am betting I am not the only one who feels it: The frustration and disappointment of the time it takes to lose weight and get back into shape. The beginning is … Continue reading

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Day 1 – 2017 Challenge

June 1st 2017 I have been overcome with work stress as a result all self-care including my fitness routine has taken a complete backseat. It is the reason; it is not an excuse; it is just the reality of life. … Continue reading

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Your Defining Moment

      “I am an athlete!” That was my response to a question posed by an old friend who I hadn’t seen or spoken to in years. When the words tumbled out I surprised myself and realized that in … Continue reading

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