Today, I’m linking up with Amanda over at Running with Spoons for #thinkingoutloud Thursday! This month, I decided to take a step back from social media a little bit. I posted pictures to Instagram since that’s my favorite. I kept a little bit of chatter going on Facebook. I even managed to post a few times to my slice of the web. But, if I’m being honest, I didn’t look at any other blogs during this time. I find that every {Read More}
Find Your Voice: Grow Authenticity
February 6, 2015 by 78 Comments
This past week, coughs, headaches and fevers overcame my household. While attempting to do my best to go to work, I ended up taking quite a few sick hours to recoup. During some down time this week, I ended up doing a little bit of “work” reading that I felt was geared towards my clients. For those of you that are new to my slice of the internet, I spend my days as a social worker for survivors of domestic {Read More}
2014 Blogging Goals Revisited!
January 7, 2015 by 17 Comments
Last year, I had three goals for my blog {post here}. Here is how the year stacked up and the status of these three goals: Goal #1: Focus on consistency and frequency of blog posts. Since starting my new job in November, my blogging has gone by the wayside. I want my readers to keep coming back for more and the only way to do that is to be more reliable. Now, to set an achievable goal, I would like to post {Read More}
The Funny Thing About Rejection…
December 26, 2014 by 56 Comments
In the moment, rejection is a difficult thing to deal with. It’s a flood of emotions. But, now that I am a little bit outside of “that” moment, I feel like I can openly share a few thoughts I’m working through. Last week, the blogging world eagerly awaited the determination of the #rocknblog 2015 ambassadors. As you can guess from the title of this post, I did not receive a spot on the 2015 #rocknblog team. Now that I am outside {Read More}
Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway!
December 15, 2014 by 92 Comments
After a year of ups and downs in running, I feel like my holiday gift guide truly reflects my favorite items of 2014. You can definitely tell that while I still enjoy running, recovery has become a really important part of my year. And, if you are like me, you still have a whole lot of shopping to do with not a lot of time left! So, for the athlete in your life, here are some of my personal favorites! 1. Bombas {Read More}
Friday Five: Favorite Winter Activities
December 12, 2014 by 18 Comments
I haven’t participated in the Friday Five link up in a while… too long in fact! So, this week is all about my favorite winter activities! With winter temps here to stay for a while, there are very few things that will draw me out of the house and into the cold. Running is one of those things. I love going for a run outside after a fresh layer of snow is on the ground. It’s typically a beautiful sight and {Read More}
Thinking Out Loud – December 11 Edition
December 11, 2014 by 16 Comments
Just about a month ago, I participated in my very first Thinking Out Loud post with Running with Spoons. This week, I decided to play along again and fill you in on what is going on in my neck of the woods lately! 1.) Running is getting much better! I don’t have any issues with my hamstring or piriformis. I think that may have something to do with keeping my mileage low. I haven’t gone for a run over four {Read More}
Getting Started with Tria Beauty
December 9, 2014 by 3 Comments
Disclaimer: I received the Hair Removal Laser Precision for review from Tria Beauty. I received no additional compensation. As always, all opinions are my own! It’s winter. I don’t mean to state the obvious but it’s really hard for me to face the reality of snow and cold temperatures for the next few months. So, as I am bundling up, I’m and already planning my spring race schedule and a warm weather vacation to get me out of this {Read More}
I Mustache YOU Some Questions…
November 29, 2014 by 8 Comments
Leslie, my vanmate from Hood to Coast, tagged me in to participate in this fun little post, I Mustache YOU Some Questions. Here goes nothing! Four names that people call me, other than my real name: 1. Lis – Most people shorten my name. 2. Lee – And, it also gets shortened to this. 3. Pokorn – My last name somehow was shortened…Sigh, high school taunting/immature flirting at its best. 4. Lisa Pizza – My mom called me this since pizza was {Read More}
Thinking Out Loud
November 13, 2014 by 13 Comments
It’s marathon season! And, pretty much since the weekends of the Chicago and Marine Corps Marathon, everyone and their mother has been running, busting out PRs and soaking in the glory of the race and I’m over here munching on pancakes every Sunday morning. But, please don’t get me wrong, munching on pancakes on the weekends has been fantastic! Our weekends are full of fun, family time and friends. It’s been a blessing in disguise to not feel the urge to rush {Read More}
