Run, Selfie, Repeat

At mile 22 of the New York City Marathon, the unthinkable happened. A man had the audacity to say to avid marathoner and ultra-marathoner Latoya Shauntay Snell, "It's gonna take your fat ass forever, huh?".  I first read about the interaction in Latoya's powerful piece,  I'm a Plus-Size Runner and I Got Heckled at the NYC Marathon . (It's required reading. Besides being an incredibly brave and tal...

Sometimes, the hardest part about setting a goal is overcoming your fear of failure. And when you have a history of quitting on yourself, that fear can seem insurmountable. What's the use? Why try when you know it won't happen? It can happen. Today, I want to talk about what it takes to make the change and break the cycle. You really are capable of anything you put your mind to. This episode was b...

It isn't easy to wear our hearts on our sleeves or to confidently march to the beat of our own drums. Regardless of what you do, there will always be someone who doesn't agree with what you're doing or who doesn't want to see you succeed. And when you're feeling strong and confident, the naysayers seem insignificant. But the second you doubt yourself, their voices can drown yours out. There's a pa...

VISUALIZATION, it sounds hokey but truth be told, it works! Today I want to talk about setting goals and why it can feel so difficult to pull yourself out of a rut or change a pattern of behavior that feels impossible to break. But the secret weapon that can help you make whatever it is you're working for a reality? Visualization. Why? Because it helps you see yourself break through your pre-defin...

Between miles 22 and 23 of the NYC Marathon , marathoner and ultramathoner   Latoya Shauntay Snell   encountered a white man who had the audacity to say to her, "It's gonna take your fat ass forever, huh?". We all know the saying sticks and stones may break our bones but words will never hurt us. But the truth is, words do hurt. It doesn't matter who is throwing them, they always hurt. Luckily, La...

After I ran my first marathon, I promised myself that whenever I told myself that I wasn't capable of something, I had to give it a try. That's what brought me to my impossible, qualifying for the Boston Marathon. It may just be running, but working towards my impossible changed the way I live my life. From how I manage self-doubt to my fear of failure, I continue to learn how important it is to s...

Thanksgiving can be tough for those of us who have to celebrate without our people. So today, do me a favor and give yourself permission to feel what you're feeling. Be it sad, happy, grateful, angry, etc., do what you have to do to survive the holiday. But don't waste the time you have. Tell your people you love them. Tell stories that make you smile.  Happy Thanksgiving everyone. 

Why is it so hard for women to own their success and achievements? Well, turns out that success and likability are positively correlated for men and negatively correlated for women. Ironically, I've spent most of this year trying to figure out what I think success means. Why? Because I'm that 28-year-old who spends her time pondering her purpose. But here's what I've learned, regardless of how you...

Fear is something that is always in the driver's seat whenever you're getting ready to make a change or even just simply thinking about making a change. Right? From a fear of failure and even a fear of success to the fear of living up to other people's expectations, fear can be the thing that stops us from simply trying and seeing what happens. Let's talk about how to drop kick those fears you fee...

I can't tell you how many times in my life I yearned to make a change. From losing weight to asking for help, I always felt alone and helpless. Stepping outside of your comfort zone is hard. It kicks your ass and demands that you give your best effort 100% of the time. But finding that motivation or seeing hope when you're struggling can feel impossible. Today's episode is all about what it means...

"Balance" it's that stupid word that we all chase around trying to find but no one really understands it's importance until after they've overextended themselves. Ever since my first marathon, I turned into a total runhole. I ate, slept, and breathed running. But this year, something changed. I needed space. I wanted to talk about anything but running. I realized that I needed to figure out how to...

SOCIAL MEDIA, it's a wonderful yet equally dangerous evil. This past September, The Atlantic  ran a sobering a piece called "Have Smartphones Destroyed A Generation?"  that everyone should read. About a year after going viral, I realized I wasn't living my life but rather, in pursuit of curating my best life for social media. I knew something had to change so I set out to set some boundaries and f...

For the past few months, I found myself making this joke that I was in purgatory. Which is ridiculous because after four years, busting my ass, trying to get a seat at the table, I finally had one. I quickly realized that it wasn't that I was unhappy being apart of the running world, but that I was ready for more. Running has always and will always be a big part of my life. But running isn't who I...

Anything worth doing is going to be hard. YES. But we need to talk about not shying away from the things we really suck at. Today on the podcast, I want to talk about why the fact that I struggle so much with running is why I continue to chase impossible goals. Sounds counter intuitive. Maybe even stupid. But hear me out... This episode was brought to you by the website hosting platform that made...

From co-creating Google Maps to changing the running game, Lars Rasmussen knows a thing or two about believing in yourself, overcoming failure, and creating technology that revolutionizes the world. Speaking of which, meet Weav Run, a new app co-founded by Lars Rasmussan and Elomida Visviki. What's Weav Run? It's a new running music app that is revolutionizing the running experience. Don't believe...

From carb loading to race day tips and tricks, today on the Podcast, Coach John Honerkamp is sharing his tips and tricks to getting to the finish line with a smile. We're covering everything from sleep, fueling, fun, perspective, goals, to turning around a bad day so grab a pen and paper and get ready to soak up some knowledge! For more Coach John Honerkamp, you can follow him on Instagram ,  Face...

This week, thousands of women shared their experiences with sexual harassment and assault using the hashtag #MeToo. But now what? There's a really great meme making the rounds online. It says "boys will be boys" but the second word 'boys' is crossed out and, "will be held accountable for their actions" is written below. Embroidery by Shannon DowneyCourtesy of Shannon Downey /  @badasscrossstitch I...

Sometimes, even when you have every single tool in your toolbox, and you still fail or fall short making whatever you set out to do a reality, it's hard not to question yourself. Why you're working towards making your impossible goal, possible. You can't help but ask yourself if you're good enough. If you're cut out for it. If it's worth it. Or if the disappointment and hurt are worth trying again...

Today on the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast, my friend and a badass who is changing the running game, Tina Muir. Tina recently made headlines when, at the top of her game as an elite runner, she decided to not only retire but open up about her struggle with amenorrhea as well. Tina's vulnerability and openness are two of the many reasons why so many women have joined her "Running for Real" community....

It doesn't matter if you're getting ready for your first or hundredth race, race day is always scary. Fear. Doubt. Anxiety. It's all there! Sometimes we need the reminder that we're ready to kick ass and take names. Remember, no regrets, no excuses. It's time for the ultimate pre-race pep talk. This episode was brought to you by the website hosting platform that made it easy for this not so tech s...

Seizing the moment is really hard! And I'm always asked about how, after spending decades as the self-proclaimed former president of the "I f*cking hate running club", I was finally able to find a way to get and stay active. And the truth is, I didn't. I still struggle to get out the door. Running is hard. And painful. But what I learned was how to work towards goals that made me feel strong, empo...

The running community is an inclusive, supportive, and incredible community to be a part of. But this is something that needs to be addressed, last week, I saw this comment on a photo I posted to my Instagram: "Wow I saw you run by, I had already finished 30 minutes before you and was watching the finishers. If I knew that was you I would have tripped your slow, cheating, banditting and felt justi...

After my brother passed away, my birthday became a tough day to get through. Grief is tough. And on the day where I'm supposed to be celebrating my life, it's hard not to think about how I spent another year without him. But one thing his passing has done is make me aware of how fleeting our time really is. Today, I want to talk about how important it is that we make the most out of the time we ha...

Sometimes our best effort is just showing up. Other times, it's pushing yourself to keep fighting with everything you have. It's been four months since I last raced and after this weekend, I have an even clearer understanding of why our personal best effort is all that matters.    Don't forget to subscribe to the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast on iTunes  (or you can listen to it on Google Play ), and...

You are hardest on yourself. That's what I've consistently wrestled with over the last four months. Whenever I'm feeling insecure, I project the awful things I say to myself onto others. And when I do it enough, it's hard to remember that it's all make believe. But it always comes back to me and what I say to myself. Getting the chance to remind myself that I can prove myself wrong if I just get o...