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In Life

Trail Running in Northwest Arkansas: Our Weekend Getaway

January 19, 2021

This post has been a long time coming, but I’m finally rounding up the trails we ran during our weekend getaway to Northwest Arkansas over Labor Day Weekend, 2020!…

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In Fitness

Trail Running Safely As a Female

January 12, 2021

I think one of the questions I get most often when it comes to trail running is, “How do you feel safe being out on a trail by yourself?”…

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In Life

My New Year Resolutions and Goals for 2021

January 9, 2021

Well, here we are again. I make this post every single year and every single year a few months go by and I forget about it. This year though,…

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In Life

Our Kitchen Update Project: Granite Countertops and Subway Tile Backsplash

January 7, 2021

Hello again! If you’ve been a long time reader, then you’ll probably remember that updating our kitchen in our Texas house (that we’ve been in now for 3.5 years!)…

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In Adeline/ Life

Happy 5th Birthday Adeline

October 23, 2020

My sweet Adeline. How did we get here? How is possible that 5 amazing years have flown by? You are the light of our lives and you changed our…

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In Life

Family Photos 2020 Style

September 27, 2020

Hello? Hello? Is anybody still out there? Are we still reading blogs in 2020? I for one am pretty far removed from the blogging world, but I’m doing my…

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In Barrett

Barrett’s Second Birthday: A Simple Elmo Themed Poolside Party

August 23, 2020

I can’t believe we’re 2 weeks out from Barrett’s second birthday party! Time is truly flying, but also, we’re in a pandemic and what is time?? We’re pretty sure…

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In Barrett

Barrett: 2 Year Update

August 8, 2020

Bear is two. How is that possible? I’m fairly certain I had him um, yesterday. (But also it feels like he’s been in our lives for forever!) And now…

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In Fitness

The Perfect Running Tank from Calia by Carrie Underwood

July 31, 2020

Well friends, I’ve finally done it. I have solved the 8th wonder of the world. What is that, you ask? The elusive search for the perfect running tank top.…

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In Life

Dreaming About a Future Kitchen Update

July 17, 2020

When we first bought our house, one of the things I knew I’d want to do eventually would be to update the kitchen. Maybe not so much update, but…

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In Fitness

The RW Run Streak: That Time I Ran 41 Consecutive Days

July 11, 2020

If you follow me on social media, then you know that I posted daily updates for the RW Run Streak. (Runner’s World Magazine Run Streak) Every year from Memorial…

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In Fitness

My Favorite Running Clothes For Summertime + Wishlist

June 24, 2020

One of the things I’ve been doing since getting back into running is going through my running drawer and seriously paring down my attire, then working on replacing items…

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In Life

Life Lately: Let’s Play Catch Up – June 2020

June 15, 2020

One of my favorite parts about there being so much history in this blog, is exactly that – the history! I LOVE looking back at my older posts and…

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In Fitness

Why I Ditched My Apple Watch and Love The Garmin Forerunner 45s

May 31, 2020

Hi friends! It’s been a minute, as usual! But, I’m back to FINALLY share my official review of the Garmin Forerunner 45s running watch. I have lots of thoughts…

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In Barrett

Barrett: 22 Month Update

May 8, 2020

I’m back with another Barrett update! (Finally!) I have so badly wanted to sit down and write a post about all things Bear Bear right now because he is…

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In Fitness

Our Favorite Running Sunglasses – A Goodr Sunglasses Review

May 4, 2020

I’m sure by now you’ve seen Adam or I sporting these bright colored sunglasses in our running pictures. And I think it’s safe to say we’re both obsessed! So,…

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In Life

Our DIY Raised Flower Bed + Yard Projects

April 18, 2020

I have an obsession, and I don’t care who knows it. I LOVE PLANTS! I’m officially a plant lady now that I have more plants than I can count…

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In Life

Easter 2020: Our Attempt at Bluebonnet Photos and Matching Outfits

April 10, 2020

Hello again! Can you believe it’s Easter weekend?! Happy Good Friday to everyone celebrating and taking time to rest and reflect. It’s going to be such a strange Easter,…

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In Life

A Letter To My Kids During The Coronavirus Pandemic

March 28, 2020

Adeline and Barrett, This has been a March I will never forget. And I hate more than anything that you’ve had to experience it too, but I pray everyday…

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In Life

Easter Shelves, Outside Time, and a Daddy Daughter Dance

March 2, 2020

Hi again! Somehow I’ve found a few minutes to pop back in – YAY! This weekend was.a.lonnnnng.one. Wowzers I am exhausted. Parenting solo is not for the faint of…

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In Barrett

Barrett: 18 Month Update

February 18, 2020

OH HEY THERE! Long time no chat! It is what it is, ya’ll – I promise I haven’t forgotten about you! I’m still here, just checking in whenever I…

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In Fitness

A 10 Mile Week + The Sweetest Babes

February 3, 2020

Oh hey friends! It’s been a minute. JK it’s been over a week but I’m making myself sit down for a few minutes of ‘me time’ by way of…

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In Life

Our DIY Coffee Bar Shelves + A Clean Living Room

January 24, 2020

I’m FINALLY getting around to sharing this little project with you all! Besides updating our light fixtures and painting our trim/fireplace white, this might be my favorite DIY house…

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In Fatherhood/ Fitness

Garmin Giveaway (Kinda)

January 23, 2020

The winner has been picked, congratulations Amy and thanks to all who entered! Hey everyone, Adam here. As some of you probably read in my last post, one of…

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In Fitness

Loving My Forerunner and Finally Feeling Fit-ish

January 20, 2020

I feel like I’ve finally found my groove and have been running 2-3 times a week. And it feels SO.DANG.GOOD! I’m trying to average 8-10 miles a week, which…

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In Fitness

Running On Clouds With On: An On Cloudflyer Review

January 10, 2020

I have done many running shoe reviews in my years of blogging, but I think I’ve finally met my match. My one true shoe love. I swore up and…

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Welcome to Sweet Miles! I'm a wife and full time working mama of two. This blog chronicles my everyday life as I try to balance all the things. I'm passionate about fitness, and maintaining a positive outlook on motherhood. Follow along! Motherhood may be messy, but it sure is sweet.

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I will praise you on the mountain I will praise yo I will praise you on the mountain
I will praise you when the mountain is in my way
You’re the summit where my feet are
So I will praise you in the valleys all the same

I’ve been stuck on this song these past few days. I don’t know why, but it’s just hitting me in the feels and providing much needed encouragement. I will praise Him when life is easy, and when it’s hard. 🙌

9.5 miles this morning through Knob Hills knocking out another good training run for Outlaw next month! Feeling strong despite my legs still being SO sore! Note to self: don’t randomly do lunges and box steps in the middle of a training cycle. 🤦🏻‍♀️🥴
I knew when I woke up sore this morning that today I knew when I woke up sore this morning that today’s long run was going to be rough. 🥴🤦🏻‍♀️ (lolz what was I thinking?!)

What began as a planned 10 miler turned into 11.5 and my legs are now screaming at me. 😆 (Thanks to getting semi-lost and being unfamiliar with the trail. Oh and yesterday’s strength workout...the first one in months! Maybe should have planned that better. 🤷🏻‍♀️)

This was the longest I’ve explored the Northshore trail (so gorgeous!!) and it def felt more difficult than Knob Hills and very much felt like a solid training run for Outlaw! 🙌 Maybe that’s because I’ve memorized every nook and cranny of the first 11 miles of KH but Northshore today was *quite* the workout for sore legs! Still loved it though and can’t wait to do it again! 💪 Adam held down the fort while mom ran and as always I’m so grateful for his support!
Wasn’t particularly in the mood to be blown off Wasn’t particularly in the mood to be blown off the trail by 45mph winds or impaled by a falling tree branch so I settled for a little strength training sesh in the garage. Not near as exciting but it’ll do! 😆 I’ve got a trail half marathon in 4 weeks so I’d best get my rear in gear and start training for it! Hoping for 10 miles tomorrow. I’m coming for you @theoutlaw100! 💪
I truly believe God prepares us for seasons withou I truly believe God prepares us for seasons without us realizing it at the time. I think it’s only when we look backwards that we can acknowledge what those moments of growth and direction actually were.

I think in 2016 God placed a stirring in our hearts to move closer to family because he knew a year like 2020 was in our future.

I think he walked alongside us through a miscarriage in 2017 to teach us that joy and grief can coexist because he knew a year like 2020 was in our future.

I think he gave us a second child in 2018 to teach us how to better parent together as a team because he knew a year like 2020 was in our future.

I think he led us to the jobs we have now because he knew a year like 2020 was in our future.

I think he gifted us both with a love of nature and the outdoors, because he knew a year like 2020 was in our future. I think he knew how desperate we’d be for an outlet like trail running and that he rooted it in each of us from the very beginning, in different and unique ways since childhood. I shutter to think what life would be like without an appreciation for dirt under the feet. ❤️
I didn’t run today...which is fine...everything I didn’t run today...which is fine...everything is fine...I’m totally fine. 🤪 I’m not sure who else needs to hear this but rest days count as self care!! {As does eating a handful of chocolate chips in your bathrobe while binging the Bachelor. 🌹} Now get off of Strava, stop worrying about what you didn’t do today, go plug in your watch, and focus on what you’ll do tomorrow. Not what you didn’t do today. 💪
A chilly (read: freezing!!) evening 5k to wrap up A chilly (read: freezing!!) evening 5k to wrap up a nearly 25 mile week after a lonnnnnng Saturday in the parenting department. 🤪 Miles always help and I usually feel at least somewhat more capable of this whole mom gig afterwards. 😆
7.5 easy trail miles this afternoon while the kidd 7.5 easy trail miles this afternoon while the kiddos napped. (Full discloser: B naps, A hangs out quietly in our room or her room!) If you’d have told me a year ago that I’d be running 6, 7, 8+ miles on dirt trails, on weekdays, without any hesitation, I would have laughed! 💪 I’m loving this mileage pattern I’ve settled into and I think I’ve found my sweet spot out in the woods. ❤️ For now I’m happily leaving the ultra reins in the family up to @adamingle1! 😝 {PS friendly reminder you can still be a trail runner and NOT run ultra marathons. Don’t fall prey to the comparison trap!}
On the way to my run, our country lost its mind. L On the way to my run, our country lost its mind. Literally. By the time I’d finished my run I couldn’t even wrap my head around what was transpiring. Needless to say my running report felt pretty trivial after that and I forgot about posting it. But by golly I’m not going to let the crazies rain on my parade! 💪 I ran 8 WEIRD miles (see Strava) through KH and I’m proud of it. It was cold, windy, muddy, and honestly super not fun but isn’t that just trail running sometimes?! 😆 Yes. The answer is yes.

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