Unfortunately, the Tarpon Triathlon, the third annual event in Houma, has been canceled due to the weather this weekend. I got some pretty neat swag, but every time I wear it, I’ll just remember that I didn’t do it! (This was going to be my first triathlon.) I know there are upcoming triathlons, but I [...]

I have decided that in order for me to complete my goal of finishing my first half marathon (Jazz Half), I will adapt my way of thinking about it and training for it. Starting off, my goal was to finish and to not stop. Success, for me was to run the entire time and not [...]

This is just a quick post to tell everybody I’m still alive, and yes, I’m still running! I’m a high school teacher, and school started this week. I’ve been buried occupied with lesson plans, duty, and meetings. The lazy Megan from a year ago would have used this week to completely blow off any exercise [...]

For more information, click on the picture. It will lead you to links with application forms. Come on down and meet some new runners, cyclists and triathletes! I know I’ll be there! It will be my first triathlon and first duathlon as well! BRASS Gator Dash (August 27, 2011)   Tarpon Triathlon (September 3, 2011) [...]

Jacob and I went to Varsity on Magazine St. this Friday. You see, I was having this little problem with my Asics GT 2160. Look at the top left of the picture. The rubber completely wore off. I went look at my dailymile stats, and tracked how many miles I ran since I bought the [...]

Yesterday was the second 2 mile race in the BRASS Summer Series. For those that don’t know, BRASS is the Houma-Thibodaux area’s running club. (Bayou Runners Association). Their website is here. The June dash was held at a member’s house, but this dash was held at a local chiropractor’s office in Thibodaux.  15$ got you [...]

Monday: I tried out the “brick” workout concept by biking 3 miles, running 1 (x3). Tuesday: 6 mile bike ride with a friend. Fun times. Wednesday: Tried Body Pump (Les Mills) for the first time (loved it!) Later that evening, went to track for speedwork. 1 mile warmup, 400 m @ 1 mile pace (x4) [...]

I found a little book called The Runner’s Book of Daily Inspiration by Kevin Nelson, and I try to read it each day. It’s actually a pretty old book, so some of the references might be a bit dated. But I like it! Each day there is a new message to inspire the runner who [...]

First off, I’d like to say that I’m super excited to be joining Claim Your Journey as a blogger. Now let me introduce myself. I am in my mid twenties (already?!), and I am relatively new to the whole running scene. You see, I couldn’t even run a quarter of a mile as a teenager. [...]