I was 28 when I was diagnosed with CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) 13 years ago today. Even though…


it wasn’t all a dumpster fire | year-in-review 2020
I’m behind in posting this, as per the norm here lately. But hey, at least I got the…

12 Years Later | Dear Cancer
Yesterday was National Cancer Survivor’s Day and I missed it. Oh well, I am surviving EVERY day! Dear…

{almost} famous | part I | real life of cancer
Back in 2008 when I was diagnosed with cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia), I can remember feeling lost. Angry….

RACE REPORT | RUN AMOK 50 MILE | 11.09.19
Now that life has finally calmed down a bit (haha, funny Lacey), I can finally write about MY…

July 31.
July 31. 20 years. Most said we wouldn’t make it past 6 months. Oh you know, that whole…

50 Miles is a REALLY LONG way | #50miletraining week 1 & 2 & 3
Back in April, I took a HUGE leap. I’ve actually been told that it was downright insane adding…

2018 Running Recap
2018 came a went in what seems like an instant. Much like 2019 is going. The old adage…

2018, I’m Coming For You | Fitness Goals
2017 was a challenging year for our family. Many days were full of doctor’s appointments and hours on…

chapter 38.
Last Sunday was my birthday. Chapter 38. A new year. New experiences. New challenges. New blessings. New lessons. Chapter…

My Running Truth: Running Is Not Easy For Me 95% Of The Time | She.Is.Beautiful Blog Feature
I was recently honored to be featured on the She.Is.Beautiful blog to tell a little about my…

on Wednesday’s we go full “hooah” | air force wife life
It’s no secret, that this New Mexico move has been hard on me. The hardest PCS yet. There…

Race Report | Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs 4 Mile Race | 07.29.17
Hey look…I’m posting a race report BEFORE a year has passed! Shocking, I know. Last month, our party…

love after 18 years
18 years. Today marks 18 years of marriage to my best friend. 18 years ago, I would have…

Dear Cancer | National Cancer Survivors Day 2017
Dear Cancer, In 2008, you reared your ugly head. I always knew you would. Eventually. At 28 it…

May 2017 | Fitness Goals
Yes, I’m late. Again. What’s new?! I finally got a chance to sit down and make my May…

April 2017 | Fitness Goals
You know that old adage, “the older you get, the faster time goes”? No? Did I just pull that…

race anxiety.
Do you get pre-race anxiety? I didn’t think I did, but apparently, I do. Apparently, it only happens…

March 2017 | Fitness Goals
Oh, hello March! I was really looking forward to you and my 2nd half marathon, but now I…

Tuesday Tidbits | 02.21.17
Why can’t people find better hobbies and use their intelligence to cure cancer or something? Came home from…