Bib and Tiara: Mindset, Miles, Missteps, and Memory-Making

Connection, Confidence, and a Little Chaos: A Wine & Dine Weekend Recap

In this week's episode I dive deeper into my experience at the recent Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. What makes a race (or race weekend) worth doing? How did runDi

Plans, Penguins, and Permission to Pivot

Coming to you life from my Disney hotel room, fresh off three races and a Wine & Dine weekend that didn't quite go as planned! In this short and sweet race weekend reca

Four Medals, Zero Expectations

Wine & Dine Weekend is almost here, and I’m getting excited! This week I’m talking about one of my favorite parts of a race weekend: all the things I start thinking about

F**k it, I love rice

Sometimes the best decisions aren’t about pushing harder, doing more, or proving something. Sometimes they’re about making life easier, embracing what makes you happy, an

Patient (Freaking) Pants

This week, I’m putting on my patient pants—and not just because healing from a fractured elbow takes time. I’m stuck in that uncomfortable place where I have a decision

When You're Cooked

Well… this was not the episode I planned to record. After an unexpected encounter with a curb left me with a fractured elbow, I’m talking about what happens when your pl

When You're Cooking: A Half Marathon Race Report

To everything, there is a season. Today's episode I give a full race report for the Philly Distance Run Half Marathon. It was a great race and I had an amazing run. I'll

While We're Waiting

The runDisney season is fast (or....not so fast) approaching, and I've been thinking about how often I feel like I'm waiting. Waiting for the event, waiting for the weath

But I Said I Would: That Feeling You Get When You Change Your Mind

Ever find yourself facing the decision to NOT do a thing that your past self had decided you would do? In this week's episode I'll share about some recent decisions I'v

In for a Penny-A Race Day Story

Today's episode includes a recap of the 10K race I "accidentally" PR'd, and what happens when we stop overthinking, hold nothing back, and just go for it. I'll also share

Never Underestimate Grandma--A Chicago Triathlon Recap

In today's episode I will recap my trip to Chicago to do the Chicago Olympic Triathlon. I had an amazing trip and race and absolutely fell in love with this city! I'll te

Adventure Awaits: Planning your (runDisney) Racecation

What matters to you most when you plan a trip to Disney and/or for a race or other endurance event? Today I discuss things to consider in choosing your resort at Disney

Time for a New runDisney Season: Where Do You Start??

So you are registered for a runDisney race (or races!).....what should you do now? In this episode I'll talk about how I approach the different seasons of training and

On Being Grateful for the Support Crew

This episode is a race report for my first Olympic distance triathlon that I did at the end of my family's beach vacation in Delaware. I'll share highlights of the race a

Experience or Performance: What's Your Goal?

In this episode I'll share an update after two of my friends recently finished Ironman Lake Placid. Their races made me think about goals, and how different it feels to b

Practicing for Performance

Today's episode discussed how to builds confidence and learn to perform through practice and experience. I will share some stories of friends of mine who are heading to d

Why I Keep Signing Up

In today's episode of Bib & Tiara I give a recap of the Women's Philly Triathlon that I just completed, with a handful of my favorite runDisney friends there to cheer me

Plans, Not Perfection: A Race Report for Peachtree

Today's episode is a trip/race report from my recent visit to Atlanta, GA to run the Peachtree Road Race. The weekend had some ups and downs, but the race was AMAZING and

The Plateau Nobody Talks About

Today's show is about feeling like you're at a plateau, in training or in any other thing you are putting effort and energy into. I'll share how I have felt this way rece

Hard Things and Dirt Roads

This week, I'm recapping my first big gravel cycling adventure, sharing thoughts about the newly announced Springtime Surprise themes (and dates?!) from RunDisney, and ta