Today was the annual Fun Run at my son's school. I volunteer every year and once again I got THE best job - handing out the medals to the kids at the finish line. I just love watching those kids from the 4 yrs olds to the 5th graders running their … [Continue reading]
Blog Anniversary
April 27, 2011 by 12 Comments
One year ago today I sat down and typed this post and Running with Attitude was born. It's funny to go back and read it and remember where I was at the time - wondering if I'd ever make it around my block, much less any further. And now here I am, … [Continue reading]
Patience with pace
April 25, 2011 by 5 Comments
"He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying." - Nietzsche I first posted this quote almost a year ago. At the time I was a few weeks into the C25K program and it … [Continue reading]
Thursday Thoughts (aka 3 Things)
April 21, 2011 by 7 Comments
So far the shift to early morning workouts is working. The alarm's been going off at 5:20 and I'm usually moving 15 mins later. Despite not being what I would ever consider a morning person, I've been reminded this week of how much I enjoy starting … [Continue reading]
Feeling inspired
April 19, 2011 by 2 Comments
My hubs J and I took the boys to watch part of the Boston Marathon yesterday. While I try to catch the marathon every year on TV, I haven't been to see it live in a few years. There is nothing like being there as the runners give it their all. As I … [Continue reading]
Double digits
April 15, 2011 by 12 Comments
When I first put my training plan into Smart Coach weeks ago, today was a day I circled. Today would be the first time I'd hit double digits! While I was out running this morning, I kept thinking about where I was almost a year ago - working my … [Continue reading]
Treadmill hills
April 13, 2011 by 3 Comments
Driving rain combined with a little thunder and lightening meant I was heading to the treadmill this morning. To keep it interesting I decided to do a hills workout. I picked the "foothills" workout from Running Planet that I've mentioned here before … [Continue reading]
More new kicks – Vibrams!
April 11, 2011 by 8 Comments
So look what was delivered to my door the other day.... Yep, a pair of Vibram Bikila LS! Back in February my hubs and I won a pair from a charity auction at my son's school. We had our choice of Vibrams and both selected the Bikila LS. In case you … [Continue reading]
Friday 9!
April 8, 2011 by 7 Comments
Well Hello Friday - so glad you showed up! It has been a long week...nothing dramatic, just one of those weeks where you feel like you're running around like a chicken with it's head cut off! I was very happy to wake up this morning and know it was … [Continue reading]
8 weeks and counting
April 4, 2011 by 8 Comments
So forgive the randomness this morning....I'm trying to cut back on how much coffee I've been drinking lately. But Monday morning plus lack of caffeine = bullet pointsIt was great to have a step-back week last week - my body really needed the … [Continue reading]
