Continuing under the theme of getting out of my comfort zone....I'm doing the 13 in 2013 Challenge! Yeah, 13 races next year? That should keep it interesting!Want in? Check out the details HERE! … [Continue reading]
There are just no words
December 17, 2012 by 3 Comments
If you want to help the Sandy Hook victims and their families, here are some ways (thanks to Beth at Shut Up and Run for posting them). Sandy Hook Elementary School Fund: Chris DeLetto of Champaign, Ill., started this fundraiser on Crowdtilt, … [Continue reading]
Lessons from Training
December 13, 2012 by 8 Comments
As I make my racing plans for 2013, it seems only fitting that I do so based on lessons I learned during the past training cycle. Lesson 1 - Get comfortable with being uncomfortable Almost from the outset, I remember looking at the workouts, … [Continue reading]
Decaffeinated Monday
December 10, 2012 by 7 Comments
I was racing to get out the door this morning to get to BOKS on time so there was little time for coffee...and I went from there to a chiro appointment. So it's late in the morning and I've still not had coffee yet...(never a good thing)...so a bit … [Continue reading]
Running for Recovery
December 6, 2012 by 6 Comments
Looking for a way to help those still trying to recover from Hurricane Sandy?Join the Race for Recovery 5k/10k hosted by Michele at NYC Running Mama. Michele has put together some amazing giveaways, but more importantly, by participating you'll be … [Continue reading]
Reflections on Training
December 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Since wrapping up my last big race of the fall a couple of weeks ago, I've been thinking a lot about this past training cycleWorking with a coach was one of the best decisions I could have made. Throughout the 19 week plan that Coach Bennett Cohen … [Continue reading]
Monday Motivation – 28 to go!
December 3, 2012 by 9 Comments
28 days...that's it...that's all that's left of 2012. So how will you finish the year? Have you reached your goals for 2012? Or, are there still things you'd like to accomplish?Have you gone on "workout … [Continue reading]
November Rewind
November 30, 2012 by 7 Comments
Good things for the month: PR'd the Chilly Half Marathon - I went 3 for 3 in PRs for my races this fall and I couldn't be happier! I'm working with a chiropractor and after just a handful of sessions my ITB is noticeably improved. Started the … [Continue reading]
How I spend my Monday mornings
November 26, 2012 by 9 Comments
I started this Monday morning the same way I have started my Mondays for the past 8 weeks - in a school gym with 40 energetic kids! I've been volunteering as a Lead Trainer for a before-school physical activity program called Build Our Kids Success, … [Continue reading]
Random runs, chiro visits and other randomness
November 21, 2012 by 11 Comments
For whatever reason it was a flury of chaos around my house this morning...so it's a bullet points kind of day. I must admit it feels kind of funny to wake up every morning and not have my runs and workouts pre-determined by a training plan. I've … [Continue reading]
