by Krista | Feb 18, 2016 | My Races, Travel and Experiences
Our Trip to San Diego My husband, David, and I traveled to San Diego for a visit with his mom this past weekend and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and weather. David’s friend Rich picked us up from the airport and we ate breakfast at The Great Maple, which I...
by Krista | Jun 15, 2015 | My Races
Introduction Dave Dunn, my amazing long time friend and Run Galesburg Run producer, picked David, Twix (our doggie) and I up from the airport. I was excited to see Dave and always love visiting Galesburg. This would be my 3rd year racing the event in its four years of...
by Krista | Jan 31, 2015 | My Races, Travel and Experiences
My visit to New Orleans last weekend was AWESOME! I stayed with my best friend, Kristin, who took care of me from the moment I arrived. I met Kristin in high school and she has been there for me ever since and is simply the best! The icing on the cake was that I ran...
by Krista | Oct 19, 2014 | Nutrition and Weight Loss
“If you believe you can change – if you make it a habit – the change becomes real.” ― Charles Duhigg, The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business On the evening of July 16th I had the pleasure of visiting Collegiate Coaching...
by Krista | Oct 9, 2014 | Coaching and Testing
The Golden Leaf Half Marathon is the most beautiful and TOUGHEST half marathon (13.1 miles) I have ever done! Friends and clients, Barb and Tracy, were on their 5th year of entering the event. They always raved about this beautiful and challenging race and I wanted...
by Krista | Aug 27, 2014 | Client and Friend Stories, My Races, Travel and Experiences
About the Luray Triathlon Luray Triathlon is the perfect event from beginner to advanced triathletes. The course is beautiful and hilly. The views are breathtaking and the mix of hills, false flats and straightaways keep the bike and run exciting. The race is family...
by Krista | Aug 8, 2014 | My Races, She Does Tri
“The best things in life are the people you love, the places you’ve seen, and the memories you’ve made along the way.” ~UNKNOWN Vineman/Barb’s Race is my favorite half Ironman distance event! This year marked the 25th anniversary of Vineman. The race...
by Krista | Jul 14, 2014 | Strength Training
“Fifty percent of triathletes sustained an injury in the 6-month preseason… Thirty-seven percent were injured during the 10-week competition season.” – Burns, et al. Injuries are common with endurance athletes including triathletes, runner and...
by Krista | Jul 1, 2014 | Client and Friend Stories, My Races
Run Galesburg Run Half Marathon On June 1st I lined up with the other runners at the Cottage Hospital Half Marathon in Galesburg, Illinois. I had some time goals and hoped to place well in the women’s field. I love this race, mainly because my very good friends...
by Krista | Apr 21, 2014 | My Races
What are your goal races this year? Ernest Hemingway said, “It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” In 2013 I had some fun events! Race trips were not just about competing but enjoying time with friends. Last years...
