Author: powersla

Blacklight Color Run: A Glowing Mess of Fun

I participated in a Blacklight Color Run recently, and it was a complete blast! What’s a Blacklight Run?  It’s a nighttime 5K color run where you get covered in neon glow powder before, during and after...

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My Favorite Running Costumes

One of the things I love about running is the wide variety of events where you can dress in costume. It’s a great way to let your personality shine and somehow makes running more fun. I’m...

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Duathlons: A Beginner’s Guide

Run, bike, run. That’s the mantra of duathletes, and I am proud to say I’m part of the club now. If you run and bike but don’t like swimming, this multi-sport experience is what...

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Getting the Screws Out

Getting the Screws Out

Yay, I just passed the 6 month anniversary of my foot surgery. It feels awfully good to have ditched the scooter, crutches and ugly black boot for normal shoes and a pair of heels!...

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Half Empty

Half Empty

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. It’s a time when I usually reflect back and consider the many blessings in my life. 2012 was not gentle to me or my family. The year presented us with...

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Blah Days

We all have them. They are the miserable days when you can’t fully explain why you feel tired or down. They creep up on you without warning and threaten to darken your mood like...

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Air Conditioning and Timeshare Sales

When I was a kid my father made us suffer through countless timeshare presentations. I’m not certain why he was drawn to them. Part of it may have been the complimentary gift and/or hotel...

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Time for a Block Party

Time for a Block Party

We joined the fun at the block party in the Dallas Arts District on Friday evening. Hosted by the AT&T Performing Arts Center, the party featured live music in Strauss Square, gourmet food trucks...

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