I distinctly remember the first summer I spent in Miami. It was hotter than Hades and suffocatingly humid. Not exactly ideal conditions for exercise. Coming from Oregon, I had little exposure to extreme temperatures, and my first attempts at running outside failed miserably. But not all was lost. The following year I entered specialized training – military style calisthenics and …
In celebration of all the mothers out there we have decided to Partner with Girls on the Run Atlanta to raise money and awareness for youth physical activity. For every TICKR X sold between May 2nd and the 8th we will donate ten dollars to the Atlanta Girls on the Run chapter. We chose to partner with Girls on …
A few years ago, I was training for a marathon. It was a dream of mine – a huge bucket list goal. I was so focused on achieving that 26.2 miles that I totally forgot to plan for adequate rest and recovery. This was a recipe for disaster. The week I hit mile 18 (the farthest I’d ever run in …
From a very early age, I learned that there are two kinds of people in life: those who exist and those who thrive. It’s the determining factor between those who progress in life and those who remain static. Thriving is having the guts to embrace your potential, as well as being accountable for your life and wellbeing. I grew up …