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Put me in coach
February brought us a cold month and the end of football season. I have always loved all sports, especially football and being a Monday...
Rebecca Brand
Mar 4, 20242 min read


Way of Light 5K
The first 5K of the year for me happened at 5 pm on January 1st - so, not a bad start. One of my good jogging friends and I ran the Way...
Rebecca Brand
Feb 5, 20242 min read


Home for the Holidays
This year for the holidays, my family and I stayed in the town where we live. I still have trouble calling it MY town. Moving across the...
Rebecca Brand
Jan 1, 20242 min read


Turkey maker
This Thanksgiving, I did not do a Turkey Trot like I have in the past. I was hosting, so I was too concerned about the giant bird in the...
Rebecca Brand
Dec 4, 20231 min read


Giving back
My business was able to sponsor Glen Carbon Elementary's Might Miners PTO last month. I was way too excited to donate to my kids’ school...
Rebecca Brand
Nov 6, 20231 min read


The placer and the participator
This month's blog is about a 5K I participated in with three of my friends. The run took place in Belleville and the shirt said, “Runs...
bekkiyellen
Oct 2, 20231 min read


Lunchtime Vegan
For this month’s blog I thought I would share a new trend I am doing (that I also made up). My new thing is being a Lunchtime Vegan. What...
Rebecca Brand
Sep 4, 20232 min read


Firecracker fun run
This month's blog will focus on the Summer Sizzlers Series hosted by Bodi. My St. Louis BFF texted me about doing this series. I enjoy...
Rebecca Brand
Aug 7, 20232 min read


Friend vs counselor
With the weather getting hot, I try to run outside less and sit by the pool more. I feel the summer is good for mental health because we...
Rebecca Brand
Jul 3, 20232 min read


Back to Ayr
This month has been difficult, but hard events have a way of forcing you to slow life down and make accommodations. My grandfather passed...
Rebecca Brand
Jun 5, 20231 min read


Cold, rainy, and cute
With the weather warming up, 5K season is here and the critters are out. In April, I ran McKendree University’s 7th Annual Sports...
Rebecca Brand
May 1, 20232 min read


Over the Mississippi River
This month’s blog focuses on my experience at The Chain of Rocks Bridge Run hosted by Spewak, a local St. Louis running group. This run...
Rebecca Brand
Apr 3, 20232 min read


First Time Hiker
I am creating a new blog focused on body and mind wellness. Every month I will focus on an experience that connects the mind and body,...
Rebecca Brand
Mar 6, 20231 min read
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