Did my first big run in 2 years!! Felt good to back in the cold air early in the morning #greatturtlerun

Happy #RaceDay Saturday #Runners #Ran the #runmackinac #greatturtlerun #greatturtletrailrun #halfmarathon today. Came in 7th overall and 1st in my AG This was an awesome #run and I highly recommend it Yes it was a bit cool (low 40s) with off and on but the course was VERY scenic and soo much fun to run through. Now to rest up ... I have another #race next week #runhappy #runnersofinstagram #runmichigan

Today I completed a running goal that has been on my list for many years: The Mackinac Island Trio! 🪻Lilac Run 10K Mackinac 8-Miler Great Turtle Trail Run (5.7 miles) I spent a lot of time on the island this year, and it has been so fun and so meaningful. I have done the 8-miler in the past and it’s a pretty easy and flat race. Lilac Run and Great Turtle were firsts for me and both had some serious climbing involved. ‍ Today was really challenging mentally. It was the most crowded race and super hilly, so it was hard to get into that blissful race flow. I also just had life on my mind. However, I’m glad I did it because I surprised myself. I have done a LOT of challenging races this year. A 6-hour trail run, a hilly half…and I have found that I don’t care about time but rather the mental challenge of it all. Going into next year, this will be more important than ever as I train for my biggest challenge yet! #running #trailrunning #mackinacisland #runmackinac #10K #greatturtlerun #lilacrun #mackinac8miler #slowafrunclub #sisu

Closing out a great family weekend on Mackinac Island! Growing up my dad ran the series of running races on the island every year and we would trek up as a family with our good friends the Cunningham’s and Gemmell’s - ten kids and three couples gallivanting around the island and cheering on our dads when they finished the race. This year we ran as a family, it was a beautiful day! Today also marked four months post stem cell transplant for my dad! I’m so proud of his strength and determination. Thank you dad for teaching me how to fight, hustle and live life to the very fullest! You are a true inspiration #mackinacisland #greatturtlerun #familytime #fallcolortour

One of my favorite races #greatturtlerun #runmackinacisland #runnergirl #lovetorun #irunthisbody #2020

We always seem to be running around in circles. . . . #mackinacisland #runaroundtheisland #mymackinac #mackinacislandmichigan #vacationrun #vacationrunning #eveningrun #fitfam #fitfamily #greatturtlerun #nightrun #nightrunning #petzl

Results from yesterday’s Great Turtle! A road washout meant shorter course but more hills. The “dangerous hill” sign is actually at the start of the race. Nothing like torched quads in the first half mile. Lol! So much fun. My favorite race. Great medals, cool swag (fleece blankets this year). And a beautiful course. If you’re ever in northern Michigan in the fall, put this race on your radar. #greatturtletrailrun #greatturtlerun #runmackinacisland #runhappy #runmichigan #michiganrunner #mackinacisland #fallrunning