It's been a couple of weeks since I've done one of my weekly training updates - and with my next race just 4 weeks away seems like a good time to check in! Since I was trying to get back up to speed after being sick for almost a week with a nasty … [Continue reading]
Coffee Date – May edition
May 3, 2014 by 17 Comments
It's the first Saturday of the month so it's time once again for the Ultimate Coffee Date link-up! I'm back from this morning's run, so pull up a mug and join me.... If we were having coffee together, I would tell you how excited I am for the … [Continue reading]
Somebody’s been race shopping
May 1, 2014 by 12 Comments
I've been eyeing these races for a while and now I've finally pulled the trigger: Two half marathons and a 10K! I think my credit card needs a rest! Have you ever gone on race buying binge? Will you be at any of these races? … [Continue reading]
Coming out of my haze and turning 4
April 28, 2014 by 17 Comments
Happy Monday All! Thank you again for the good wishes last week! As I suspected there was no miracle recovery and I did end up missing Sunday's race. In a rare move on my part, I just gave in to what my body needed, rested a ton and as of this … [Continue reading]
Trying to avoid a DNS pity party
April 25, 2014 by 28 Comments
Completely frustrated right now! I'm sick. I think I may have a touch of the same virus my youngest son had just a week or so ago. The minute I started to feel lousy I should have listened to my body and taken a rest day (or two) - this … [Continue reading]
BAA 5K Recap
April 22, 2014 by 11 Comments
What a beautiful day! And, what an emotional day! On Saturday I ran the B.A.A. 5K with my husband J and our oldest son. It was a beautiful morning for a run - a little chilly, but picture-perfect clear blue skies. Because there were going to … [Continue reading]
My X2Performance Update
April 18, 2014 by 13 Comments
A couple of weeks ago, I announced that I had been selected as a Brand Ambassador for X2Performance®. Once I got my samples, I immediately put it to the test on a long run, double workouts and hill repeats. I was off to a good start with it - if you … [Continue reading]
Training Check-in Week 6
April 14, 2014 by 5 Comments
So for a brief moment I thought about skipping this week's check-in - Why? Because I didn't want this to turn into a whine-fest about what a disaster my 10-mile attempt was on Saturday. I'll not bother to re-hash the details accept to say that I … [Continue reading]
Friday Five (OK it’s actually 4 today)
April 11, 2014 by 21 Comments
It is Friday once again and it's finally starting to feel like spring around here! Whoot whoot! Before I rush out the door for what looks like a pretty nutty day ahead, a little of this and that to share ;-) Nominated! So my little ole blog's … [Continue reading]
Changing race plans
April 10, 2014 by 8 Comments
At the beginning of March, I mentioned that I was working with Coach Bennett to revise my training to set me up for a stronger fall race season. After a fairly craptastic winter, I really needed to take a step back, re-access some goals and decide … [Continue reading]
