"Really?! Another half marathon?" - that's been the response from a couple of my non-running friends to the news that I'm running Philly in November.The truth is I had barely crossed the finish line of the Providence Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon … [Continue reading]
Week 2 Begins & Gotein Winners
August 22, 2011 by 9 Comments
So week 1 of Philly training is complete - it was a little all over the place as I making tweaks. After checking out the boys' school schedule, adding more hill and speed work, and taking into account a couple of 10ks I hope to run, I think I've got … [Continue reading]
Friday Five
August 19, 2011 by 7 Comments
It's funny sometimes where and how you can connect with another runner -- yesterday I was having my refrigerator fixed again (that's a whole other story!) and after the repairman had explained to me what the problem was, he then paused and said … [Continue reading]
On the Streets of Philadelphia
August 17, 2011 by 7 Comments
I've decided to go for my 3rd half this year and just registered for the Philadelphia Half Marathon! As you know I've been debating taking on a 3rd for a while now but J had urged me to wait until after Providence to see how I felt before pulling … [Continue reading]
Gotein Review & Giveaway
August 15, 2011 by 9 Comments
I seriously cannot believe how long it has taken me to write up this review!Anna at Gotein contacted me several weeks ago to see if I was interested in reviewing their product. I had been hearing a lot about them around the blogosphere and definitely … [Continue reading]
Thursday Thoughts – Hangover, Young Runners & Core Challenge
August 11, 2011 by 6 Comments
Got hit with what I'm calling the "Half Hangover" -- post race I felt really good Monday and Tuesday, but whamo on Wednesday I felt totally spent! I'm talking dead on my feet...even had a sore throat - so random. Still wasn't feeling fab when I got … [Continue reading]
Splish, Splash, Run – Providence Rock ‘n’ Roll Recap
August 8, 2011 by 17 Comments
The weather people started predicting rain last Wednesday...and well let's just say there's rain and then there's R-A-I-N! After worrying for weeks about preparing for hazy, hot and humid - I got a super soaker! Mother Nature definitely has a sense … [Continue reading]
Thursday Thoughts – Birthday edition
August 4, 2011 by 13 Comments
Yep it's my birthday and I started my morning nice and early with an easy 3-mile run. My kiddos thought I was going to sleep late this morning...and while tempting, this workout was my little gift to myself to start my 46th year right. Running's … [Continue reading]
July Rewind
August 1, 2011 by 6 Comments
Good things for the month: Reached another monthly high with 89 miles. Despite the heat, only missed one training run (opted for an extra rest day vs. short recovery run) Had some very strong workouts at the track and did a much better job of … [Continue reading]
Friday Five
July 29, 2011 by 6 Comments
"I wish Morgan Freeman could narrate my life" - saw that on a bumper sticker on my run this morning. It cracks me up what people will put on their cars! (though if I were to have someone narrate my life, Morgan is a good choice!) Worked on hills … [Continue reading]
