Race Review: North Face Endurance Challenge Massachusetts 2019
I actually wasn’t able to run this event, so this is a “spectator edition.” I’ve been battling a mystery foot injury for the past…
Best Places to Visit in Jurassic Coast, England
Jurassic Coast stretches along the southern shores of England, from East Devon to Dorset. It’s a World Heritage Site that’s famous for its impressive…
Review: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2 (Women’s)
I’ve wanted some more “serious” trail shoes for a while now, so I was happy to get a pair of Hoka Speedgoat 2 as…
Race Review: Trail des Forts de Besançon 19km
Two weeks ago, I did a 19km (11.9mi) trail race as a training run—the Trail des Forts de Besançon. The name of the race…
A Guide to Healthcare in France for American Expats
“You really should take out la mutuelle,” the receptionist at my health insurance provider insisted, trying to convince me to sign up for extra…
Triathlon Training for a Marathon: My Experience
Disclaimer: I’m not a running/triathlon coach; this is simply an overview of the kind of training that’s worked for me. For the past 4…
2 Week Eastern Europe Itinerary (Croatia, Bosnia, and Montenegro)
As an English lectrice in France, I got a two-week Easter break, where I jetted off to Eastern Europe for the first time. While…
Race Review: Paris Marathon 2019 + Breaking 4 Hours!
I wasn’t sure what to expect this race. Less than two weeks before, I struggled to fall asleep several days in a row, clocking…
Review: Garmin Vivoactive 3 (Music) vs. Garmin Forerunner 235
Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music after the Barcelona Half Marathon. Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links, so I may receive commission on any purchases you…
7 French YouTube Channels to Improve Your French
At the end of my Bordeaux study abroad program in 2016, I resolved not to lose all the progress I’d made in those four…