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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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