About me

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to Inspired to Run. My name is Kristin. I am a 40 something mom of one, and I love to run. I decided to write this blog to share my love of running, and some of the tips and tricks I have learned during my running journey. I am not an elite athlete by any means, but you do not need to be to set big goals and accomplish them.

“Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion. The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” – Wilma Rudolf

My Running Journey

Running was never my thing. I was that girl in high school, that would walk the mile during physical fitness testing on purpose. In my late 30’s, I joined the local YMCA. I never really exercised much before, but I wanted a healthier change in my life. After establishing a good routine, I found that I actually enjoyed exercise.

One day at the YMCA, I decided to just run a little on the track, and I ran a full mile. I had never done this in my life, and as a result had never been so excited to run again. Immediately I asked a couple friends to run a 5 K with me. Once I completed the 5 k race, I was hooked. A year and a half later, I decided to complete a full marathon and the rest is history.

“I also realize that winning doesn’t always mean getting first place; it means getting the best out of yourself.” —Meb Keflezighi

Where Will My Running Adventure Take Me

Because I have run many different types of races ranging in distance from 5 k to 50 K in the past few years, I have found that my true love is trail running. Northeast Wisconsin is where I call home, and am blessed to have multiple different trails to run right within a short drive from my front door. As I delve deeper into trail running, I invite you to come along for the ride.

Running has been a part of my life over four years, and will continue to take me to new places. I am always looking for the next goal to set or something new to inspire me to go further. I hope you will join me on this journey!

If you would like to learn more or work with me. Send me an email!