With 6 weeks to go until the Wicked Half, here's what I've got on my training plan for this week: Monday -- 7 mile hilly run with negative split on back half (followed by another visit to the chiro!) Tuesday -- Cross-training (Jillian … [Continue reading]
Sitting here in a quiet house with the dog at my feet and coffee cup in hand... There has been at least one, if not both, boys home sick since Tuesday! I was happy to see both smiling faces heading off to camp this morning - I swear there's … [Continue reading]
Tightness in my lower back and left hip means a trip back to my chiro! The discomfort kicked in last Wednesday's run and reared it's ugly head again during my long run Saturday. Well that was enough for me - no point in risking derailing my training, … [Continue reading]
Enjoyed a great weekend... ... lots of time with family & friends ... a return to double digit long runs ... way too much good food & drink ... another year older .... and spending time here I'm ready to take on the … [Continue reading]
While there was a lot of family fun in July - my running was a bit of a mixed bag. But, it's a new month and I'm ready to kick things up a bit! Kat over at Sneakers and Fingerpaints is hosting the August Core Focus Challenge! I've done a couple … [Continue reading]
This morning was a mental run - you know the kind where you can't get out of your own head....where the suck monkey is in full voice, strong and clear...where you are bargaining with yourself almost from the first step (just run to the mailbox, … [Continue reading]
In my quest to get to the bottom of my GI issues, I have been keeping a food journal - I admit not as faithfully as I probably need to, but I am starting to see some patterns worth noting. A big thing that's jumped off the page for me is the … [Continue reading]
Sunday morning I ran my best 5K yet! And there was no PR or great bling involved. The race itself was full of logistically glitches typical of a new race (mis-measured course, not enough porta potties...you get the idea). It was the best 5K … [Continue reading]
It's been a busy week so far around here - we've started a couple of new house projects, the boys both started camp this week (and are loving it) - which is perfect timing too as I started working with a new client developing their social media … [Continue reading]
The fall race schedule is shaping up to be a busy one - let the training begin! #AllforFall What will you start today? … [Continue reading]
