Category Archives: fitness

Kentucky Derby – The Fitness Way

Posted on April 28, 2019 by

My History with the Kentucky Derby Festival Full & Mini Marathons The 2019 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon was my fifth time on this course. Since 2013, I have completed four half marathons, and Boston Qualified on the full. During … Continue reading →

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Spring Break: By Land, By Sea, By Air

Posted on April 15, 2019 by

Beach Cruisin’ I took my Mom to get a beach cruiser bike. This will give her another fitness option in addition to walking and swimming. My Mom has a few more weeks before she can ride due to another back … Continue reading →

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The Louisville Loop

Posted on January 4, 2019 by

Happy New Year Everyone! It has been a while since my last post.  I type this with soreness in my right hand from a fractured little finger that happened a few weeks ago.  I was finishing a 5-mile run to … Continue reading →

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New Season, who ‘dis?

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

Fall Break from school called for a quick trip to Florida to visit my parents. The timing was perfect due to a crisis situation regarding my work as a therapeutic foster parent. Sleep has been difficult, and working out has … Continue reading →

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Fit & Fabulous

Posted on June 22, 2018 by

Summer is officially here!  I am excited to near the completion of my capstone project for a certificate in Diversity Literacy from U of L.  This means no more project deadlines, and I can focus on 2018-19 lesson planning. The … Continue reading →

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Iron Horse Half Marathon Review

Posted on November 20, 2017 by

Iron Horse Half Marathon Recap Location: Midway, Kentucky Date: October 15, 2017 I heard about the Iron Horse Half Marathon in Midway, KY a couple of years ago from a Daily Mile friend named Tiffany. It was no coincidence that … Continue reading →

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TRI Something New

Posted on September 20, 2017 by

Cycling is something I have always wanted to do in addition to running for a few reasons: 1.       I have been inspired by triathletes while volunteering for Ironman Races in Louisville and Panama City Beach. 2.       Attending Spin Class at … Continue reading →

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KY Derby Festival Mini Marathon 2017 Recap

Posted on May 13, 2017 by

Half Marathon #13 April 29, 2017 The 2017 Derby Mini Marathon was my 4th time participating in a KDF race.  In 2013, it was my longest distance, and my inspiration to run a full marathon.  In 2014, I returned to … Continue reading →

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Chasing a Pot of Gold

Posted on March 13, 2017 by

 Louisville St. Paddy’s Day Half Marathon Recap 12 Reasons why my 12th half marathon was all hustle and no luck for this leprechaun: #1.  The weather went from 75° on Thursday to 30° with “feel like” 22° on Saturday. #2.  I … Continue reading →

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She’s A Goal Digger

Posted on November 30, 2016 by

This post has been on my mind through miles of running and was written in my head long before I had the chance to sit down and purge my thoughts.  A lot has happened since the start of the school year, so as … Continue reading →

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