by Allie | Jun 17, 2016 | Fitness & Parenting
I had a fairy tale childhood, right up until my mom died when I was 17. At that point, my dad took over as both mother and father and he did an amazing job. More than amazing. I have written many times about the greatness that is my dad (including my ESPNW story about... by Allie | Jan 9, 2015 | Fitness
I’ll keep this short but, as I’m amping up to get back to normal on the blog on Monday, I wanted to share a few things that have gotten me though the senseless death of my friend. I’m so unbelievably grateful to have so many outlets and supports for... by Allie | Nov 14, 2014 | Fitness, Fitness & Parenting
It’s kind of a weird feeling when you go to a race all by yourself. You notice things, about yourself and others, you wouldn’t otherwise. You have no one to talk though your pre-race jitters with, no one to consult on last minute outfit changes (should you... by Allie | May 9, 2014 | Fitness, Fitness & Parenting, Parenting
I hate using the word “lost” for what happened to my mom. She wasn’t “lost” at all but died after a hard-fought, five-year battle with a beast named Ovarian cancer. I was just about to turn 18 when she died and it was devastating. I... by Allie | Sep 21, 2013 | Fitness, Fitness & Parenting, Parenting
Just when you’re thinking it’s Saturday and this Mini-Blog Challenge is over – I’m blogging again – BOOM! The week in Joi’s world doesn’t end on Friday people. She’s a seven day a week kind of woman! Today’s...