Oh Dark Thirty 🌙

For a long time, I hated running in the dark. I was worried I'd get chased by a dog, hit by a car, trip or fall, and it's disorienting not being able to clearly see where I'm going. Once again through the process of time, running continues to change me. As the seasons shift and [...]

Revel Mount Charleston Half Marathon

I was born in the desert, so warm sand, sagebrush, dusty rocks and cacti feel like coming home to me. My dad even calls me "Arizona Amy," so any opportunity to visit family or friends AND run a race is a cherished opportunity. Last year while discussing different races, a few running friends shared their [...]

Status Quo

"It is one thing to know that Jesus Christ came to the earth to die for us. But we also need to appreciate that the Lord desires, through His Atonement and by the power of the Holy Ghost, to enliven us—not only to guide but also to strengthen and heal us..." (Bear Up Their Burdens With Ease..." David A. [...]

My 20-minute 5k

Getting older has some real perks. Remember being 14 and looking forward to earning your driver licence? Turning 18 meant you would graduate high school and finally vote. Maturity does have a few downsides. More than 145,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with colon cancer each year. Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of death [...]