How many times have you declared a change/new habit you'd like to see in your life - you start out with a lofty promise/declaration and lots of motivation but over time for a whole host of reasons, some of those new habits just don't stick? … [Continue reading]
I can already be pretty obsessive during race week...but now there's this. Yes that's my right knee. I had just 3/4 of a mile to go in my long run on Saturday when my toe caught an uneven piece of sidewalk and before I knew I was air borne. I … [Continue reading]
When I received a preview copy of the new Runner's World Cookbook a couple of weeks ago, I was super excited! I love food and love to cook - so a cookbook dedicated to runners - um yeah that's a no-brainer for me...sign me up! That philosophy - … [Continue reading]
So true! Happy Running! … [Continue reading]
Hello Friday! Good grief what a week it's been! My brain's in a bit of a scramble as I wait for my coffee to kick in...it's a bullet points kind of morning: I have been flying solo this week as J's been traveling for work and I just have to … [Continue reading]
On Saturday I headed up to Salem for the Wicked Half Marathon. This race was to be a training run for me - a chance to make sure that the stomach issues which have plagued me during races this year were behind me and a chance to test my race … [Continue reading]
I so enjoyed reading the different Day in the Life posts inspired by Jill & Angela - and since Jill said the link up was open for a few more days I thought I'd join in! Since the school year started two weeks ago I must admit I've been … [Continue reading]
One of my goals for this month is return to healthier eating, after letting a lot of things slide towards the end of the summer. So the timing could not have been better when I was contacted by the great folks at Runner's World to review their new … [Continue reading]
Saw this image multiple times on Facebook over the past few days - nicely sums up my biggest goal for the rest this training cycle! … [Continue reading]
I am once again pounding away through weekly hill repeat workouts, trying to prepare myself both mentally and physically for some decent inclines in next weekend's Wicked Half and the rolling course that is the B.A.A. Half just a few weeks … [Continue reading]
