Runners for Boston

Runners for Boston

Runners for Boston

The running community is a group I am proud to be a part of. They welcomed me when I lived in Salem, New Hampshire, Orlando, Florida, when I moved back to Woodstock, Illinois and especially when I moved to Chicago, Illinois. There is a bond between … [Read more...]

Boston Marathon Love

Boston Marathon Love

Boston Marathon Love

My heart aches for Boston. People have asked if what happened in Boston will make me scared to run marathons or if I still want to run the Boston Marathon. Of course, I will. Running marathons is a passion of mine and Boston is my dream! I … [Read more...]

6 Months To Go!

6 Months To Go!

S + T

Six months from today, on September 21, I will be getting married! I can't believe we are already half way through the planning process. Here's what we have done so far: Picked the venue Tony found our photographer Engagement … [Read more...]

Injury Update

Injury Update

Soldier File 10 Mile

It's been over a year since I was diagnosed with two stress fractures in my inferior pubic ramus. Basically a runners worst nightmare. As you can see it's a stress fracture in the bottom of my pelvis. It is an uncommon injury, but sometimes … [Read more...]

A Saturday with Mom

A Saturday with Mom

S + T's Wedding

Working out first thing on Saturday morning makes me happy. It sets the tone for the weekend and no matter what I do the rest of the day I feel like I've accomplished something because I got a good workout in. After the gym I came home, sat … [Read more...]