We've been in full holiday celebration mode for a week now around my house - soaking in time with family and friends. After all of the rushing around and planning, it's been great to be present in the moment and just enjoy the days as they've … [Continue reading]
Last Sunday I wrapped up my 2012 racing season with the always fun Jingle Bell Run! This time I got to run it with my brother -- it was his first 5k and I was so psyched to run it with him! I had run this race last year with J and my friend E and … [Continue reading]
1.You know that feeling at the beginning of week when you have a mile-long to do list,you're staring at the calendar trying to figure out how to wedge in one more commitment, and then you get thrown a curve ball and all plans go haywire? Well, my … [Continue reading]
Continuing under the theme of getting out of my comfort zone....I'm doing the 13 in 2013 Challenge! Yeah, 13 races next year? That should keep it interesting!Want in? Check out the details HERE! … [Continue reading]
If you want to help the Sandy Hook victims and their families, here are some ways (thanks to Beth at Shut Up and Run for posting them). Sandy Hook Elementary School Fund: Chris DeLetto of Champaign, Ill., started this fundraiser on Crowdtilt, … [Continue reading]
As I make my racing plans for 2013, it seems only fitting that I do so based on lessons I learned during the past training cycle. Lesson 1 - Get comfortable with being uncomfortable Almost from the outset, I remember looking at the workouts, … [Continue reading]
I was racing to get out the door this morning to get to BOKS on time so there was little time for coffee...and I went from there to a chiro appointment. So it's late in the morning and I've still not had coffee yet...(never a good thing)...so a bit … [Continue reading]
Looking for a way to help those still trying to recover from Hurricane Sandy?Join the Race for Recovery 5k/10k hosted by Michele at NYC Running Mama. Michele has put together some amazing giveaways, but more importantly, by participating you'll be … [Continue reading]
Since wrapping up my last big race of the fall a couple of weeks ago, I've been thinking a lot about this past training cycleWorking with a coach was one of the best decisions I could have made. Throughout the 19 week plan that Coach Bennett Cohen … [Continue reading]
28 days...that's it...that's all that's left of 2012. So how will you finish the year? Have you reached your goals for 2012? Or, are there still things you'd like to accomplish?Have you gone on "workout … [Continue reading]
