They look innocent enough don't they...those pretty colorful leaves on the sidewalks and roads. Well...consider this my public service announcement for the week...tread carefully across those leaves cause you never know what may be lurking … [Continue reading]
It's finally Friday!! Why do short work weeks always feel so much longer?! As I mentioned last week, I needed a good power tune to get me through my intervals and this week's 400-meter repeats were no different. While I find of late I'm using … [Continue reading]
Happy Monday! With today being Columbus Day (or Thanksgiving in Canada) - hopefully you're enjoying the long weekend! After a much needed cutback week the week before, I resumed my Philly training plan last week. So how was Week … [Continue reading]
Observations from today's attempt at speedwork: Running intervals while anemic is a b#tch! There may have been a little cursing...ok maybe a lot of cursing! Sometimes a power song and mantra can help -- today it was "Black Suits Comin'" … [Continue reading]
And the Aha Moments just keep coming.... I've made no secret of the fact that I have had my ups and downs this training cycle. While I have tried hard to accept whatever my body will give me on any given day, the truth is I've been … [Continue reading]
Hello October! Did September fly by as fast for you as it did for me?! Well it's time to kick off a new month and one of my favorite ways to do that is by joining the Ultimate Coffee Date! So grab a mug of coffee, tea or another favorite beverage … [Continue reading]
This is my public plea to race directors everywhere (but especially here in New England) to please host more 10-mile races! The 10-miler is hands down my favorite race distance - yet sadly I'm finding fewer and fewer options available. So … [Continue reading]
Every month Marcia, from Marcia's Healthy Slice, shares her "runfessions" - a chance to cleanse your sweaty soul. I love these posts. Marcia always invites her readers to join her and so this time round, I'm in. Runfession #1 -- While I'm … [Continue reading]
Disclaimer: I received a pair of ASICS GEL-Pursue™ for the purpose of this review. As always, all opinions expressed here are my own. A couple of weeks ago, I was contacted by ASICS to review a pair of their new GEL-Pursue™ running shoes. I was … [Continue reading]
Another training week is in the books! And, for the first time in many weeks, I'm happy to say that my weekend long run hit double digits. I'm pretty pleased with this not just for the mileage but for the attitude shift that took place during the … [Continue reading]
