I'm a big believer in the power of mantras - especially during tough runs. Pushing through intervals on the 'mill the other day this thought kept coming back to me and became my mantra du jour. Now three weeks into the new year, I'd hope … [Continue reading]
Slow Start -- Let's just say I didn't light the world on fire with my first week back to training. A combination of sick kiddo home most of the week with a virus and then not feeling fab after spending 24/7 with said sick kiddo, lead to a less than … [Continue reading]
This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of Koss Fit Series Headphones. All of the opinions expressed here are, as always, my own. It's always fun to kick off the new year and a new training cycle with new gear. And, as I … [Continue reading]
The treadmill is quickly becoming my new BFF for the majority of my runs lately, which means I am heavily dependent on my tunes for added motivation (and distraction). But, with the playlist in heavy rotation, I am in need of some new songs to keep … [Continue reading]
Happy Monday! It never ceases to amaze me how a few miles out on the pavement can be such a mood-booster! After bemoaning the affects of the Polar Vortex last week, Mother Nature decided to show some mercy this weekend in the form of temps in the … [Continue reading]
That's it Mother Nature! I can't take it any more! After living under the effects of the Polar Vortex, I've been holding on to the weatherman's promise of a "warm up" coming at the end of the week. So you can imagine what I was thinking when I woke … [Continue reading]
Enjoying a rare break from frigid temps here this morning - it's 48 and raining but I'll take it...temps will plummet tonight. After an extended school break thanks to the storm that hit Thursday, I must admit I was gleefully ready to … [Continue reading]
This quote really does sum up how I feel about the start of a new year. Yes, you can obviously set goals for yourself at any time...and I often do. But for me there is something about having a fresh new year laid out before you that just speaks of … [Continue reading]
When I first signed on for the #13in2013 challenge there was a big part of me that thought - "What are you thinking?!?" 13 races in one year? But I love a challenge - so why not?! After my first race of the year was canceled due to a Nor'easter, I … [Continue reading]
Happy Friday! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! We had a great day in the RWA household - lots of food, drink and laughter - the perfect combination! On Christmas Eve morning I ran my final race of #13in2013 - the Miles for Melanoma 5K … [Continue reading]
