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Aug 26, 2021
Night Owls
On an evening trail run with friends one day, one of my running mates said she was going to enter…
Aug 24, 2021
Let’s Stay Safe in These Streets!
I’m a big scaredy-cat, a chicken, a Nervous Nelly; I jump at the slightest bump in the night. I also…
Aug 19, 2021
To Spend or Not to Spend? That is The Question
Over the past year, I’ve shed a few pounds and several inches, too. Yay! As a result, I’ve had to…
Aug 17, 2021
Chafing
Ouch! Yep, that’s the sound that I would make in the shower after a long run or long race. That…
Aug 16, 2021
BGR! Chicago’s 10 Year Anniversary
Earlier this month, the Black Girls RUN! Chicago chapter celebrated their 10 year anniversary with a celebratory 5k and 10k…
Aug 12, 2021
Training in the Heat
It’s getting HOT OUT HERE! I don’t know about you, but it doesn’t matter what time of the day that…
Aug 10, 2021
Alaskan Marathoners in their Sixties
Lifelong friends Chiquita Elmore-Barbee and Jennette Tarver have always traveled together, attended events together, and enjoyed life together. Both of…
Aug 5, 2021
How Waking Up to A Sun Salutation A Can Put the ‘F’ in Focus
Some of us have strict morning regimens and others not so much. My morning routines consist of a myriad of…
Aug 3, 2021
Travel Mode(ration)
We work so hard at cultivating our healthy lifestyles and summer bodies—from skipping dessert and happy hour to running extra…