Well I've reached week 11 in my training plan and it's once again a race week! This time I'll be toeing the line at the Newport 10 Miler Sunday - still not sure of what my race goals yet - last week was a mixed bag including really solid intervals at … [Continue reading]
Some relief
April 21, 2013 by 8 Comments
What an incredible week it's been here in the Boston area and now thanks to the amazing work of law enforcement it's over. Yes, the investigations will continue, but for now people can breathe easier knowing that those behind the attacks on Monday … [Continue reading]
Boston you’re my home
April 16, 2013 by 7 Comments
I've started this post several times...trying to find the right words...but I don't know what those words should be. I'm heartbroken... I'm pissed off... This was a day meant for celebration...a day for dreams realized...for memories made to … [Continue reading]
Thursday thoughts: ZOOMA, More ZOOMA & New Shoes
April 11, 2013 by 15 Comments
ZOOMA Cape Cod will once again be held in September in Falmouth -- I love the Cape in the fall and am very psyched to be a race ambassador again. So grab your BRFs and join me for a great girls' getaway race weekend. Use … [Continue reading]
Nutrition Update: Fueling Options
April 5, 2013 by 13 Comments
Back at the end of February, I mentioned (HERE) that I wasn't loving the way I was feeling on my runs and that it was time to take a much closer look at what I'm eating - both on run and rest days. So for the past couple of weeks I've been running my … [Continue reading]
Quick Wednesday Shout-out
April 3, 2013 by 2 Comments
If you've been around here for a while then you've heard me sing the praises of my running coach Bennett Cohen. With Bennett's guidance I have gotten "comfortable with being uncomfortable," become a better runner, and hit some PRs, all while keeping … [Continue reading]
Where did March go?
April 1, 2013 by 16 Comments
I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! I got to start my day with a run with my oldest son (he wants to run a 5k!), there was egg-dying and hunting and a great family brunch. Cannot believe today is April 1st. For as slow as the days of … [Continue reading]
Returning to Hills
March 28, 2013 by 6 Comments
Today marks the return to hill work on my training plan. I've been looking forward to today with an odd mixture of dread and glee. Yes I said it...glee! Because while I know in the moment of running repeats, my quads will be burning and I'll be … [Continue reading]
What’s in my fitness closet?
March 25, 2013 by 11 Comments
I'm joining Pavement Runner and some other bloggers and peeling back the curtain to reveal madness that's taking over my closet - my ever-growing running gear collection. I took some time this weekend to pack up the winter gear (I don't care what … [Continue reading]
