"I just a beginner" "I only run 5Ks" "No it was just a half (marathon)" "Um I run but I'm really slow." Any of those phrases - or some version of them - sound familiar? Why do so many of us feel the need to apologize for our running? Of … [Continue reading]
It's Monday again and time for my final training check-in before Boston's Run to Remember 5-miler this Sunday. So here's how last week went (Actual in blue) Monday: Cross training -- Took an extra rest day Tuesday: 6 miles with … [Continue reading]
How is it Friday again already!? I feel like we're just streaking through this month! Well today I am once again linking up with the Courtney, Mar and Cynthia, the DC Trifecta for their Friday Five link-up. This week's the ladies are asking … [Continue reading]
Happy Monday all! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! It was a great Mother's Day weekend here - I got to play in my garden, have lots of family time and enjoy the best (so far) weather weekend of the spring! All good stuff! Yes there was … [Continue reading]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
