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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
The Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge starts today! This Challenge seems like the perfect way to kick off this Thanksgiving week. Amanda from Run to the Finish has once again put together a great Challenge with Twitter chats, a Facebook group and … [Continue reading]
All last week I had been agonizing over the hilly route, imaginary aches and pains, the weather & what to wear, my less than stellar final long run....you get the picture. On Friday, I had a final call with Coach Bennett to discuss race … [Continue reading]
Source I'm still basking in the glow of yesterday's race - a 3 minute PR! Race report to come later.Yesterday's soreness seems to be subsiding. All-in-all I feel pretty good today, apart from one serious blister, I'm just a little tired. So today … [Continue reading]
