Hello!  Looking to keep active this Spring?   I would like to share some upcoming Northshore races with you – featuring Covington, Mandeville, Folsom, Abita, Madisonville, Hammond, or Slidell. Also – if you are new to the area, or new to the sport of running, check out a few of these local running groups: Varsity Sports, Northshore Tri-Club, [...]

Good long runs provide perspective - what once seemed far now not only feels possible, but becomes possible!  Running fast workouts and nailing long runs is a key part of the training process.  And whether you focus on a slow & steady long run, or a race pace long run, it’s important to take proper steps to recovery so [...]

Hello friends!  So I randomly signed up for the 105th Anniversary Jackson Day Road Race 9K – held in New Orleans, LA.  The race is this upcoming Sunday, January 15, 2012.  For those of you wondering, a 9K is 5.6 miles.  If you are interested in running, check out the website HERE. The course for [...]

Hello all!  I wanted to share some upcoming November events with you – featuring the Northshore!  If I am looking for a good speed workout on the weekends, I try to find something in Covington, Mandeville, Folsom, Abita, Madisonville, Hammond, or Slidell.  Nothing gets your heart pumping like a 5K race!  And all locations are within a [...]

First off, I’d like to say that I’m super excited to be joining Claim Your Journey as a blogger!  I instantly fell in love with the site…and love the idea of gathering fellow LA runners!   I’m here to help represent the Northshore.  We’re all at different places in our journey….and I hope you enjoy this glimpse into mine.  Me [...]