I'm Olivia Lovejoy. I am a native New Yorker living a charmed life in Hastings on Hudson, a beautiful rivertown just outside of NYC, with my husband/ BFF Richard and our two cats, Franklyn and Tootsie.
In addition to all the stuff I write about here, my hobbies include playing Bananagrams, doing word search, knitting squares for Project Linus while binging on Lifetime movies, and drawing. I am also really into green cleaning, like REALLY into it. I have another blog called Olivia Cleans Green, where I share easy tips for an eco-friendly lifestyle.
I started running in the summer of 2018. I (reluctantly) trained alongside my husband for our town's 5K Turkey Trot. To my surprise, I placed 2nd for my age group! (It's a small town.) Once I got that medal I was bit by the running bug. I ran the Maine Marathon, my first full marathon, in October 2019 to celebrate my 40th birthday. Training for the marathon, I learned that I enjoyed a lot of different kinds of exercise, especially barre3. I've since run numerous charity 5Ks and 10Ks, as well as the Yonkers and NYRR women's half marathons. I've also run the 2023 NYC Marathon to raise money for Girls on the Run Hudson Valley. I have been a volunteer GOTR coach for the Hastings team since 2020.
I hope that this blog can be a friendly space where I can share my experiences in order to provide motivation and practical resources to support those new to running and fitness.
Spirituality is a huge and wonderful part of my life. I practice Nichiren Buddhism with Soka Gakkai International (SGI), an organization striving for world happiness by spreading the Lotus Sutra. We believe each person has the power to overcome all of life's challenges, to live a life of value, and become a positive influence in their community, society, and the world.
About You
We're in each other's lives for a reason. I'd sincerely love to get to know you better. What's your passion? How can I support you? What would you like to see on this blog? You can DM me on Instagram. I'm @startrunningwitholivia.
We're in each other's lives for a reason. I'd sincerely love to get to know you better. What's your passion? How can I support you? What would you like to see on this blog? You can DM me on Instagram. I'm @startrunningwitholivia.
Affiliate Disclosure/ Companies I Love
I'm an affiliate (aka associate) for a handful of awesome companies. This means some of my blog and social media posts contain links directing you to web pages where you can purchase products or services I think will be helpful to you. When you make a purchase based on my referral, I earn commission at no additional cost to you.
Here's a list of the companies I'm an active affiliate for:
Olivia Lovejoy is not a medical doctor. This website is for entertainment and education. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, or prescribe.
I'm an affiliate (aka associate) for a handful of awesome companies. This means some of my blog and social media posts contain links directing you to web pages where you can purchase products or services I think will be helpful to you. When you make a purchase based on my referral, I earn commission at no additional cost to you.
Here's a list of the companies I'm an active affiliate for:
- Amazon.com: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
- Daily Harvest: Let’s eat better together. Save up to $65 off your first Daily Harvest box with my link.
Olivia Lovejoy is not a medical doctor. This website is for entertainment and education. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, or prescribe.
