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]
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]
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]
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]
Good Monday Morning! Today is a rare Monday rest day - and after 3 straight days of running, including hill work, my legs are happy to have a break! And as it turns out, my youngest who's been down sick all weekend is home today from school :( … [Continue reading]
This morning I'm happy to be linking up with Jill, Nikki and Lynda for the first monthly Ultimate Coffee Date! I have always enjoyed reading virtual coffee date posts - they're a fun way to connect and share with others. Who doesn't enjoy … [Continue reading]
I'm always looking for a way to work smarter and maximize my workouts, so when I was contacted about being a brand ambassador for X2Performance® as part of a limited time program, I was very intrigued. I had first heard of X2Performance when Beth … [Continue reading]
Ah another month coming to a close. And while I got off to a slow start, things definitely improved as the month went on. Good things for March: While I missed my goal of the #FFMarchMiles 100 mile challenge, my mileage is the highest it's been … [Continue reading]
9 -- miles 42 -- degrees 5 -- hills 2 -- ponds along the route 1 -- train tracks crossed 6 -- friends who beeped when they passed 1 -- "Go mom!" yelled by my son as he and J drove by on the way to lacrosse practice 3 -- very … [Continue reading]
Ever have one of those weeks where despite your best intentions things just don't go as you'd hoped? Yeah well that was this past week for me from a workout perspective. And, while I did beat myself up ever so briefly yesterday, there's no value on … [Continue reading]
