The humidity finally broke last night following some crazy thunderstorms so this morning's run was the first really pleasant run of the week - a 3 mile Fartlek, run #3 in the Merrell Pace Gloves...I'm still very happy with them!I've got a massage … [Continue reading]
Monday Motivation: Each run gives you something
July 16, 2012 by 12 Comments
You know those runs where you feel like you're just flying...the wind is at your back, your legs are firing on all cylinders and you could just keep going long past your target miles for the day? Yeah...well this morning for me was NOT one of those … [Continue reading]
Coaching, Yoga, New Shoes, etc.
July 13, 2012 by 4 Comments
Coaching....I had my bi-weekly check in call with Coach Bennett this morning. We reviewed how the first couple of weeks are going and he gave me some suggestions on my pacing and acclimating to this never ending heat. So far I'm really enjoying … [Continue reading]
Week 2 – Half Marathon Training
July 9, 2012 by 15 Comments
So week 1 of my new training plan is in the books. After Tuesday's heat fest/race and a little over indulging on the 4th (read lots of great food and sangria!), Thursday's run was sluggish at best. I ended up shortening my tempo run by a mile because … [Continue reading]
Finish at the 50 Race Report
July 6, 2012 by 10 Comments
On Tuesday the whole family headed down to Gillette Stadium (home of my beloved Patriots) for the Finish at the 50! We arrived in plenty of time to score a prime parking space for the fireworks later, and headed over to the entrance to the stadium … [Continue reading]
Monday Motivation – Let Training Begin!
July 2, 2012 by 14 Comments
Training for my two fall half marathons kicks off this week! Yeah I'm just a little excited! I'm running the Harvard Pilgrim Finish at the 50 10k tomorrow evening - should be a ton of fun! I'm not going into this race with any big goals. Given the … [Continue reading]
ZOOMA Cape Cod Kickoff Party
June 29, 2012 by 8 Comments
Tuesday night was the ZOOMA Cape Cod kickoff event at City Sports Boston! It was a great chance to meet Brooke (ZOOMA's events director), fellow ambassadors Bethany & Samantha, as well as to see Nancy & Jessica again! The night was a great mix of … [Continue reading]
Working with a coach
June 25, 2012 by 9 Comments
As I gear up to start training for my two fall half marathons, I'll be adding a new twist - working with a running coach!My new coach is Bennett Cohen -- he's a running coach to women boomers (read those of us 40+), and is also the President of the … [Continue reading]
Fall Racing
June 22, 2012 by 10 Comments
Last night I started my 2nd 6-week session of "Yoga for Runners" - a 2-hour torture session gloriously zen experience, where I and 7 other runners attempt to get our hamstrings and hip flexors to release...just a little bit from their usual death … [Continue reading]
Settling into Summer
June 20, 2012 by 8 Comments
After a whirlwind weekend of lacrosse tournament games (my son's team won the whole thing!), t-ball, birthday parties and ...oh yeah a little running, we officially wrapped up the school year yesterday and have flipped the switch to "summer." As … [Continue reading]
