Monthly Archives: August 2014

Vote for Me!

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Kelsie Lou

I entered the Makeover Your T-Shirt contest in Louisville’s Today’s Woman magazine last month. As I was reading the September issue of the Kentuckiana publication,  I spotted a familiar photo collage from the Run For The L of t 5k … Continue reading →

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IRONMAN Louisville: Volunteer Experience

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Kelsie Lou

The Iroquois Hill Runners made a request back in June for volunteers to help at an aid station for the Ironman Louisville.  I didn’t give it a second thought before I registered because I admire triathletes who push themselves through … Continue reading →

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Dear St. Louis,

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Kelsie Lou

It looks like I will not be running around your city for the St. Louis Rock and Roll Marathon.  I was so focused on training  to earn a BQ time that I may have over done it. This knee pain … Continue reading →

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Family, Work, Training Balance

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Kelsie Lou

Last weekend, I made my way back to Madison, West Virgina for the 85th Smoot Family Reunion.  Smoot roots run deep. Our family’s tradition is to have a fish fry and dance on Saturday night.  Normally, it is held at … Continue reading →

Posted in family, fitness, half marathon, Louisville, marathon, running, Travel, West Virginia | Tagged , , , , | 11 Comments

2014 PGA Championship Valhalla Preview

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Kelsie Lou

In addition to sole searching and officially welcoming my new foster placement, the weekend was jumping in the Louisville area.  The long-awaited grand opening of our new Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass took place.  Vintage cars were driven with care … Continue reading →

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Sole Searching

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Kelsie Lou

It has been 8 days since my last run. I’ve been overtraining and developed a pain in my left knee.  I diagnosed the problem as runners knee.  It bothered me in spin class, so I got off the new bikes … Continue reading →

Posted in fitness, Louisville, marathon, running, spinning | Tagged , , | 18 Comments