So it's the end of January - 2013 is 31 days old. Source How are you doing with your goals so far? My goals? Well it's still early but I'm doing the things I need to do to lay the foundation. My pursuit of the 13 in 2013 … [Continue reading]
Winter doldrums
January 30, 2013 by 9 Comments
I'm 2+ weeks out from my first race of 2013 and have no idea what to expect come race day.I've missed some runs due to being sick; some runs I've had to do on the treadmill and others I've slogged through slushy snow outdoors. For the most part, the … [Continue reading]
Friday Shout Out: ZOOMA’s Personal Best Challenge
January 25, 2013 by 5 Comments
You know I’m all about getting out of my comfort zone – when you get out of your comfort zone, there’s a chance for growth and great things to happen. So when I heard about ZOOMA’s Personal Best Challenge – it was just one more reason to love … [Continue reading]
Yoga practice is a must for runners
January 23, 2013 by 12 Comments
Last May I signed up for a "Yoga for Runners" class in the hopes of finally building a consistent yoga practice, and I can truly say I think it has made a big difference in my running. Originally, my sole motivation for attempting yoga was to get "a … [Continue reading]
Weekend wrap-up
January 21, 2013 by 5 Comments
Since we were heading out of town for a hockey tournament this weekend, I decided to move my long run to Friday. Unfortunately, Mother Nature decided on 20 degrees with the wind chill of 9. Now I'll do almost anything to avoid the 'mill, but given … [Continue reading]
3 Things: Almond milk, gym and PRs
January 17, 2013 by 5 Comments
1. Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk is my new guilty pleasure. If you are a fan of chocolate milk post-run, this is a must try! Just the thought of having a glass of this dark chocolately goodness got me through a trip to the gym... and you all … [Continue reading]
Race plans taking shape
January 14, 2013 by 16 Comments
We had a pretty low-key weekend around my house, which went a long way in helping me to get back to feeling like myself again. I did manage a decent 8 miles on Saturday - actually, I felt surprisingly good! It was the kind of run that reassured me … [Continue reading]
Thursday Thoughts (aka 3 Things)
January 10, 2013 by 9 Comments
After being couch-bound yesterday trying to shake this crud/cold thing, I managed 4 very windy miles this morning. As long as my energy level holds up, I'm heading to my favorite 2 hour torture, er I mean, yoga class tonight.It's interesting to me … [Continue reading]
Turning Motivation into Habits
January 7, 2013 by 9 Comments
Source Right now everyone's all fired up to make a change, to bust out some new goals, declare their resolutions. The gyms are busier than ever, and all types of assorted diet products are flying off the shelves.But what happens in a couple of … [Continue reading]
Are you ready?
January 2, 2013 by 20 Comments
Happy 2013! I woke up yesterday morning feeling very revved up to get this new year off to a great start! I truly love that feeling of staring at a blank calendar and the anticipation of what lies ahead (OK in truth my calendar is already filled with … [Continue reading]
