For full show notes, please visit www.thegogirlblog.com On today's episode, I talk about one of my favorite parts of running...races! I list my top 10 favorite races and what is so great about each of them. Several are of the half marathon distance, but I also throw in a triathlon, two relays, a multi-event challenge.  Each of these races provided me with an awesome experience and I want to share each of these with you.  On this episode:  Downhill at Dawn Half Marathon  Downhill at Dawn Race Recap  Episode 8 with Elizabeth Heidal Little Rock Marathon Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon Knoxville Marathon  Knoxville Marathon Race Recap TriDeltaThon Hood To Coast Relay  Hood to Coast Race Recap Ragnar Vegas  Ragnar Vegas Race Recap Indy Monumental Marathon Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon  Myrtle Beach Mini Race Recap  Flying Pig  Flying Pig Race Recap   Follow Kelsey:  Podcast Facebook group Facebook Instagram  Twitter  Blog   If you are loving this podcast, please leave a rating/review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. 

12. My Top 10 Favorite Races

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Today I'm getting down and dirty plus a little personal with some listener questions sent in by you! I put an all call out on my InstaStories last week for your burning questions and today's episode is answering everything that you want to know. You'll find out if I plan on having children, what I eat for breakfast, how I stay motivated, why you don't see much of my husband, plus so much more!   It was so great to sit down and record this episode and it is my hope that you will walk away knowing a little more about the voice behind this show.    Follow Kelsey:  Instagram @thegogirlblog Facebook Twitter @thegogirlblog Blog Facebook group  If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a (5 star) rating/review on iTunes.

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We are getting a little personal on this episode! I'm coming to you with my experiences of things not going my way.  Yes, we've all been there.  Whether it be totally blowing up in a race, struggling in your marriage, having a hard time at your job, or getting behind a slow driver when you are already running late, things aren't always going to your way. However, we can totally bounce back and overcome! In this episode, I share about times when things haven't gone my way and how I reacted.  Follow Kelsey: Instagram Twitter Facebook Strava Podcast Facebook Group   If you are loving the show, please consider leaving a 5 star rating/review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. 

26. When Things Don't Go Your Way (Solo Show)

For complete show notes, please visit https://thegogirlblog.com/ Adam Welcome is an author and accomplished runner from California who I first met via Instagram. I began following him after reading his first book, Kids Deserve It, and saw that he was a runner.  In 2017, he decided to do one marathon per month and that led him on an incredible journey.  Not only did he accomplish his goal of doing 12 marathons in a year, he also wrote a book about it called Run Like a Pirate.  Adam's journey to his goal included a 24 hour race where he knocked out over 100 miles. In this episode, we talk about his experience of doing one marathon per month for a whole year, what it is like to write a book and have it published, the excuses we make and how we can change our mindset to overcome them, how to mentally recover if a race doesn't go as planned, and what advice he has for those who may not have the best support system when it comes to running.  Adam has so much wisdom to share and even though this is a shorter episode than usual, it is jam packed with some serious truth bombs.  Enjoy this conversation with Adam Welcome!  Mentioned in this episode:  Kids Deserve It Run Like a Pirate Marathonguide.com New York City Marathon Boston Marathon Sally McRae Strava   Follow Adam: Blog Instagram Twitter Strava   Follow Kelsey: Blog Instagram Twitter Facebook Facebook Group   If you are loving the show, please leave a 5 star review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.

25. Adam Welcome: Author & Runner

For full show notes, please visit my blog. Kira Tierney is a busy mom of 3 from Illinois who is currently serving our country as an Army Officer in our United States Military.  On this episode we discuss life in Illinois (spoiler alert: it includes chickens), how she became a runner thanks to going to a super small school, becoming a member of the military, training in Afghanistan while being deployed, her Boston Marathon experience, and so much more! Kira shares some crazy (and scary) stories of what it is like to be running while rockets are flying over your head and what training looked like while on deployment.  We also discuss some fun races that she has competed in around our country including the Bataan Memorial Death March and even a race in Alaska. Enjoy this conversation with Kira!     Mentioned in this episode:  United States Army Bataan Death Memorial March Springfield Half Marathon  Mayor’s Marathon Alaska Boston Marathon Team Hoyt Garmin Oz Half Marathon Urban Bourbon Half Marathon Bourbon Chase Ultra Follow Kira:  Instagram @kira81    Follow Kelsey:  Instagram @thegogirlblog Facebook Twitter @thegogirlblog Blog Facebook Group  If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a (5 star) rating/review on iTunes.

24. Kira Tierney: Army Officer & Runner

This episode features my fellow teacher and very dear friend, Derrick Crabtree.  Derrick and I teach 8th grade in rooms that are side by side and are great friends outside of work.  He is a husband, father of 2, podcast host, and a runner.  Derrick shares his story of how he got into running in the first place, his love/hate relationship with the sport, how he's learned to be mindful in his running, and what it is really like being a teacher.  Stay tuned until the end where he shares the craziest thing that he's seen in his 8 years of teaching.  Derrick offers a unique perspective of running as he sees it as an extremely personal experience and for those reasons does not particularly enjoy running races.  We talk about running your own race and how advice from others isn't always a good thing.  In addition to being a runner, Derrick also hosts his own podcast, Top Tenn Teaching.  His show is designed around education and is interview based, so if you're a teacher then take a listen.   I hope you enjoy my conversation with Derrick Crabtree! Mentioned in the show:  Knoxville Marathon Nike Plus Run Club Headspace Top Tenn Teaching Podcast Google Teacher Tribe Matt Miller Follow Derrick:  Instagram (Teaching) @crabtreeEDU Instagram (Podcast) @toptennteaching Twitter (Teaching) @crabtreeEDU Twitter (Podcast) @toptennteaching  Follow Kelsey:  Instagram @thegogirlblog Facebook Twitter @thegogirlblog Blog Facebook Group  If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a (5 star) rating/review on iTunes.

12. My Top 10 Favorite Races

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