Leaving my comfort zone… one mile at a time.
Leaving my comfort zone ... one mile at a time.
T-minus 88 days until the Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon!!
Wweelllll technically today is 89 days out, but I already ran today so technically the #RnRSav marathon is 88 training days away.
In February I broke the news that I would be tackling Savannah as my ninth marathon. (Ummm how am I on marathon #9???)
Read MoreI, Dani Holmes-Kirk, won my age division at the Biggest Loser Half in Killington, Vermont (July 26).
Say whhaa???
Yes I am stil on Cloud 9 about that. Actually I'm so excited about that part that I will just wrap up the recap early. Good to end on a positive note, right?
Oh you want more?
Wellll okay then! ;)
Read MoreAs I travel around Boston leading Weight Watchers meetings and trying out amazing fitness classes around the city, there is always one constant in my day...
SNACK TIME!
Anyone who has followed my weight loss journey knows I like to eat and eat often. I've found over the years the best way to stay ahead of the hangry (angry hunger) feelings is by eating something every 2-3 hours.
Read MoreWhen I woke up Friday I was in a bad mental place. I opted to take a No-Weigh In for my weekly weigh-in and shifted my focus to recharging over the weekend.
For the first time in awhile we weren't traveling or racing so it was the perfect chance to dial back the "go go go" pace we've been on this summer and just be.
Read MoreOn Friday July 31 (yes this post should've been written on Friday, but I was in a bad place that didn't include writing), I took my first intentional No-Weigh In (NWI).
Being out of town caused all the other no-weigh ins this year. This is just the 7th time out of 31 weigh-ins this year.
Read MoreI'm going back back to Bethlehem Bethlehem!
Is that not how the song goes? ;)
Well I couldn't say Cali because that wouldn't be true and I don't lie to you fine folks!
But I AM excited to announce that I will be heading to the Runner's World Half & Festival for the second year as a Runner's World Influencer. Woo! :)
Read MoreICYMI: I'm hosting a sweet giveaway thanks to my buddy Pavement Runner!
The amazing Pavement Runner has graciously given me an XL Run All Day tank to give away to one of you! He is so cool that he threw in one We Run Social wristband. Thanks Pavey!! :)
Read MoreDid you feel the world stop spinning on July 19? It was probably around 2pm Eastern Time on that Sunday.
Oh you didn't. You want to know why I thought it would????
Because I wore a bikini on the beach in front of other people!!!!
Read MoreWhile we drove home from Vermont today, I started thinking about next steps for the blog. Yes I had a lot of time to think during the almost 3 hour drive home.
I figured the best folks to ask for advice would be the amazing people who take the time to read my ramblings here, on Twitter, on Facebook and on Instagram.
Sooo...
Read MoreAre you feeling like your latest run was missing a little something? Has trying to figure out what it was lacking been driving you crazy?
Well I'm here to solve your problem.
It was missing...
Read MoreMy name is Dani and I am blogging out of the Boston Area. I started this blog in May of 2011 after suffering a back injury and subsequent back surgery in December 2011-January 2011. This space was to serve as a way for me to release the inner feelings I was carrying around and maybe help some other people going through similar situations: eating disorders, depression, weight loss and more.
