"You've got to know when to hold 'em Know when to fold 'em Know when to walk away Know when to run..." This is not the training update I wanted to be writing...but, I've reached a decision - it is time for me to fold 'em on this training … [Continue reading]
This post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Mizuno. As always, the opinions expressed here are completely my own. Since this pair of Mizuno Wave Rider 18s arrived at my door a couple of weeks ago, I have been running in … [Continue reading]
Too often it is too easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, the doing, the to do lists that we forget to stop, breathe and be grateful. Too often it is too easy to get frustrated by what is not happening, than to … [Continue reading]
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]
