I started running in 2008 and quickly fell in love with the sport. I race distances from 5k to 50k and especially love ultra trail running.
I am a member of the Fleet Feet Racing Team sponsored by Nike Running, an Ultra Dirtbag Member, Cocogo Ambassador (use code: JENCHOOSESJOY for 10% off), RRCA Certified Coach, and I’m on the Oiselle Flock Team. I am a wife, vegetarian, and Nashville native. My other interests include playing the violin and cheering on the Univeristy of Kentucky Wildcats. I feel blessed to be a part of the running community and I am grateful for the friendships that it has brought into my life!
I am not an exceptional athlete…I run for the love of it. I am always trying to be the best me. As my blog name states…I believe that joy is a choice and I do my best to make the most of each day!
Has running always been a part of your life? One of my goals is to run 50k, but I can barely get in 7!
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I’ve only been running for around 6 years. It was so tough for me to run a mile when I started. I’ve just slowly built up my mileage. You can totally run a 50k!
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Do you have an email I could contact you at? Could you do a post on how to build up speed?
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You can email me through the ‘Contact Me’ section in the menu! I can definitely put together a post about increasing speed:)
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You can totally do a 50k – it’s all about building up to it and finding the right course!
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My husband and I have been itching to do a weekend trip from Louisville to Nashville….where are the best spots to run, either trails or roads?
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My favorite spot to run is Percy Warner Park…either for trails or on the park road. Its also fun to run around downtown and around the Vandy/Parthenon/Hillsboro Village area. Let me knowing there’s anything I can do to help you plan your trip!!
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I just love your blog! Just a question, do you have recommendations on good running gear for colder weather? Do you typically run on treadmill in winter or do you still run outside? Thanks so much!
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I do my best to run outside all winter. I go nuts on the treadmill. I need to write a post about my favorote cold gear!
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Hey Jen! Just wanted to say hi! I am reading your blog from Perth, Australia and loving your message! Good luck with the Boston training, I would love to race it! I am starting training for Gold Coast in a few weeks, you should check the Aussie marathons out for your next adventure. Gill 🙂
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Thanks so much for your kind words!!!! I have a few friends from Australia and I’ve always wanted to visit!!! I know it would be an awesome adventure:)
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It is fab here! Do you have a post that shows your weekly cross training / core schedule etc? I can see you are great for supplementing your running and wondering if you have a schedule you follow? Thanks 🙂
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I’ve done a few posts like that. One is called My Daily Core. Another is called weight training. My schedule is always training but I make sure to run and do core work every day. I add free weights on days where my run mileage is lower.
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Awesome, thank you! I will leave you alone now 🙂
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Glad I found your blog! I moved to Nashville (Franklin actually) back in January from Chicago. I’m training for my 4th marathon right now. I can’t wait to try some of the recipes you have posted – they look great! 🙂
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I hope you’re loving franklin!!!
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