I swear I blinked and this week was over!There hasn't been much running this week - which seems a bit of a crime given the gorgeous weather we've been having! But I kinda hit an energy wall on Monday so aside from one nice run with my friend E on … [Continue reading]
Rock n Roll USA Half recap
March 19, 2012 by 22 Comments
There are some races where despite how well training goes, things just don't come together on race day...this was one of those races for me. Off to race I was awake by 4:30 but forced myself to lay in bed until 5:30. I went … [Continue reading]
Pre-Race Randomness
March 16, 2012 by 13 Comments
So the family and I made it into DC yesterday. The boys' desire for lunch (read whinning) had us arriving at the Expo later than I had hoped so I missed out on some blogger meetups...but we all know that when traveling with kids holding to a … [Continue reading]
Brooks PureConnects product review
March 12, 2012 by 20 Comments
I was so excited when these shoes arrived. I loved their look and so wanted to love them on the run. Source: Brooks website The minute I put them on the first thing I was struck by was the feel of the high arch support. I'm not really sure why … [Continue reading]
Figuring out the final tweeks
March 6, 2012 by 16 Comments
My long run Saturday was 12.25 - my longest training run to date. It was a solid run despite running 3/4 of it in a downpour. I loved the look I got from a woman in her car as I waited for the light so I could cross - she literally shook her head at … [Continue reading]
February Rewind
March 1, 2012 by 15 Comments
Good things for the month: 81 miles - my second highest monthly total ever since I've started running! Set a 10 mile PR! One of the mildest February's on record helped continue my outdoor running streak. Left leg continues to feel good (Dr. Needles … [Continue reading]
3 Weeks to Go!
February 27, 2012 by 12 Comments
Three weeks until RnR USA!Time to use these final long runs as dress rehearsal for race day. Time to finalize fueling and pace strategies, travel logistics and, of course, the all important race outfit :)The kids climbed back on the big yellow school … [Continue reading]
Thursday thoughts – School vacation, workouts & meditation
February 23, 2012 by 5 Comments
It's vacation week here in Massachusetts so this week is all about creativity.... being creative with keeping the kids occupied so they don't live on all sorts of various digital devices 24/7... and being creative with getting my workouts … [Continue reading]
Wamapanoag Old-Fashioned 10 Miler Race Report
February 20, 2012 by 12 Comments
On Saturday, J and I drove the course to get a better sense of the race's director's definition of "rolling hills." Well they didn't lie - a nice fairly flat start and then the rolling began around mile 3 and continue through mile 6, but nothing … [Continue reading]
Thursday Thoughts – Pre-race edition
February 16, 2012 by 13 Comments
I actually have my first race of the year this weekend - the Wampanoag Old-fashioned 10 Miler and Fast 5K. I'm running the 10.It's funny - I know absolutely nothing about this race except for the fact that the course is described as "a rolling … [Continue reading]
