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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
For Valentine's Day, the co-moderators of #Runchat are encouraging everyone to share ten reasons why you love running. Fun idea! So following their lead here are my ten, in no particular order: I love...... ...working through whatever is going on … [Continue reading]
I got up this morning to get ready for my run, and, as with so many of my runs since her disappearance, my thoughts were of Sherry Arnold. On January 7, Sherry, a mom, wife, teacher, friend, sister, went out for an early morning run and never came … [Continue reading]
