Mom. Wife. Autism Advocate. Coach. Elite World Powerlifter. Crossfitter. Ultramarathoner. Triathlete.
My Gusher experience this year was like no other! It was a week long adventure and was nothing more then amazing! I spent the week leading up to the Gusher Marathon volunteering my time to help where needed; whether it be with loading, unloading, getting supplies, putting signs out, packet pickup, packet stuffing, mile marker... Continue Reading →
With the taper period for the upcoming Brazos Bend 100 underway, I think it’s fair to say that things are getting real. As well it should, being just four days away til I hit the trails on my 100 mile journey to continue raising awareness for Autism. I’ve been training for this weekend all year, using other races and longer... Continue Reading →
...Change Not everyone knows, Xander was moved to another school within the district this new school year to make room for all the Life Skills kids. The district wanted to split the class and there wasn't enough room for two Life Skills classrooms at his previous school so the district created a second classroom at... Continue Reading →
Lots of runners will tell you that the most important piece of equipment for any runner are your shoes. Well, while that is probably true, socks, which are often overlooked and forgotten, are a very close second. Nothing so small can cause as much discomfort to a runner as a blister. They are painful, annoying,... Continue Reading →
Every month our local running shoe store, On the Run - Beaumont has a social run. They bring in different shoe reps each month and do a raffle for those who participate in the run and try out the shoes. This gives everyone a chance to test wear a shoe during their run that they... Continue Reading →
Have you ever done an indoor triathlon? It's amazing what a few runs with the Mid-County Run Club will do for you! I started doing some of my track workouts with MCRC on Thursdays and was quickly persuaded into doing a triathlon; actually my first ever triathlon. Swimming is my weakest point so the thought... Continue Reading →
I had originally planned to run the half marathon and do the 10k cycling time trial this year until I received word that they were adding a fitness event. They added a fitness challenge called the Roughneck. I was intrigued by the challenge and changed my entire race day plan to do not two events... Continue Reading →
Have you ever volunteered at a race before, during or after? I've helped in the past with races here and there but I've never had the chance to volunteer with a big local race until NOW. If you haven't volunteered at a race, please do! Everyone should volunteer! Packet Stuffing I volunteered for packet stuffing... Continue Reading →
GTStrutters run every Wednesday at 7 pm. All paces are welcomed. Runs are FREE! Meet in the HEB parking lot in between the HEB gas station on Dowlen Rd and the Compass Bank in Beaumont. Cattail Marsh Crew "The CMC" are like minded people coming together to achieve common fitness goals and most of all to offer encouragement... Continue Reading →
February 2016 2/20 Surfside Beach Marathon & Half Marathon 2/27 The Gusher Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Can't make it to Beaumont on race day? Register as a Virtual Runner 2/27 ExxonMobil Heads or Tails Cycling Time Trial 2/27 Roughneck Challenge March 2016 3/12 Spartan Sprint Houston April 2016 4/16 Brazos Bend 50 May... Continue Reading →
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