January’s 100km goal running update

We’re halfway through the month, so I thought it would be fitting to provide an update on how I’m tracking with my goal to run 100km during January (for more information on this goal see my original post here). Distance covered: 51km, with 49km to go! I’m officially over the halfway mark, which is awesome. … Read more

Getting back into running

I love running, although admittedly it’s something I’ve dramatically slacked off from doing over the past year. Running is a bit of an outlet for me, and while it’s a steep curve in the ability to run for some distance in the beginning (I can barely breathe haha) once I start getting some fitness back I find that going … Read more

52 in 52: 12 week challenge results

This is the hardest post I think I will ever have to hit “Publish” on. In posting these photos, I’m also achieving one of my other goals “Do something that scares me”. Let’s be honest, sharing these photos scares the absolute s**t out of me. I hate photos at the best of time, let alone … Read more

52 in 52: Do a class at the gym

The reason I put this on my list is to challenge myself to try something new. It's easy to get into a bit of a fitness rut and do the same thing every day. I've always wanted to try the RPM classes at the gym, but was worried about how intense it would be and … Read more

52 in 52: Run 5km in 30mins

CHECK. IT. OUT. Right there – middle of the page. Kelly O'Brien. 5km distance. Previous race time of 34mins 38 seconds. This race: 29mins, and 29 seconds. Ladies and gentlemen that is 5km in under 30mins!! Goal achieved! I can't explain what that time means to me. It's one of those goals that you never … Read more