Just sharing a little mid-week motivation! Happy Wednesday! … [Continue reading]
Some New Goals
November 3, 2014 by 22 Comments
Only two months left in 2014 - can you believe it?! With no race now in my immediate future, my plan is to use this time to get stronger, run for fun and keep tweaking my nutrition so I can put this anemia in the rearview mirror. Goals for this … [Continue reading]
November’s Ultimate Coffee Date
November 1, 2014 by 12 Comments
It's the first Saturday of the month so that means it's time to join in on the Ultimate Coffee Date! This month I'm linking up with Coco at Running with Perseverance. This is always a great time to catch up, so grab a mug and pull up a chair! If … [Continue reading]
Time to fold ’em
October 30, 2014 by 22 Comments
"You've got to know when to hold 'em Know when to fold 'em Know when to walk away Know when to run..." This is not the training update I wanted to be writing...but, I've reached a decision - it is time for me to fold 'em on this training … [Continue reading]
Mizuno Wave Rider 18 Review
October 27, 2014 by 18 Comments
This post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Mizuno. As always, the opinions expressed here are completely my own. Since this pair of Mizuno Wave Rider 18s arrived at my door a couple of weeks ago, I have been running in … [Continue reading]
Thursday Thoughts – Gratitude
October 23, 2014 by 4 Comments
Too often it is too easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, the doing, the to do lists that we forget to stop, breathe and be grateful. Too often it is too easy to get frustrated by what is not happening, than to … [Continue reading]
Beware of the Leaves
October 20, 2014 by 12 Comments
They look innocent enough don't they...those pretty colorful leaves on the sidewalks and roads. Well...consider this my public service announcement for the week...tread carefully across those leaves cause you never know what may be lurking … [Continue reading]
Friday Five: Fave Running Tunes
October 17, 2014 by 16 Comments
It's finally Friday!! Why do short work weeks always feel so much longer?! As I mentioned last week, I needed a good power tune to get me through my intervals and this week's 400-meter repeats were no different. While I find of late I'm using … [Continue reading]
Training Check-in – Week 11
October 13, 2014 by 8 Comments
Happy Monday! With today being Columbus Day (or Thanksgiving in Canada) - hopefully you're enjoying the long weekend! After a much needed cutback week the week before, I resumed my Philly training plan last week. So how was Week … [Continue reading]
Thursday Thoughts: From the track
October 9, 2014 by 9 Comments
Observations from today's attempt at speedwork: Running intervals while anemic is a b#tch! There may have been a little cursing...ok maybe a lot of cursing! Sometimes a power song and mantra can help -- today it was "Black Suits Comin'" … [Continue reading]
