Last Sunday, after weeks of planning, I officially donned my race director hat for the local 5k race and kids' Fun Runs hosted by my sons' school. The start of one of the kids' races After being both a participant and spectator, … [Continue reading]
Monday Motivation
May 7, 2012 by 11 Comments
Despite the madness of my schedule last week, I'm happy to say I got all of my workouts in! Running was very much my therapy last week...my escape. I finished the week with an 11 mile run early Saturday morning so I could make it to my youngest son's … [Continue reading]
Playing catch up
May 2, 2012 by 10 Comments
Source: Google Images I'm starting to get that hamster wheel feeling again where I'm running as fast as I can to stay on top of everything! This is literally the third post I've started in the past couple of days...the previous two are lying … [Continue reading]
Two Years and Counting
April 27, 2012 by 15 Comments
This little ole blog is 2 today! Last year this time, I was in the middle of training for my first half marathon....now I'm getting ready for #5! Never saw that coming :) Running with Attitude has been a great place for me to record my highs and … [Continue reading]
Midday Gym Crazies
April 25, 2012 by 6 Comments
After watching the wind bend the trees in my backyard sideways I made the rare decision to go to the gym and hit the treadmill. I figured I was already feeling low in the motivation department, so better to get on the mill, set the pace and force … [Continue reading]
Natural Form Running Clinic Notes
April 20, 2012 by 9 Comments
Last Friday, I attended a Natural Form Running Clinic hosted by Newton Running. I met up with the Newton guys, was given a pair of Newton Light Weight Universal Trainers to put on and after quick introductions, we were off on a quick run over to … [Continue reading]
The Mental Game
April 17, 2012 by 10 Comments
Spectating at the heat-fest known as the 2012 Boston Marathon on Monday got me thinking a lot about my own mental toughness. As I stood on the streets of Newton, watching runners gut it out in 89 degrees under a scorching sun, I was so impressed by … [Continue reading]
Thursday Thoughts plus a Winner
April 12, 2012 by 7 Comments
My brain is a bit mush right now....so if you continue reading, just remember you were warned!Playing race director has me ready to pull my hair out! Managing the logistics isn't too bad, but securing donors and sponsors...well let's just say I'd … [Continue reading]
Monday Motivation
April 9, 2012 by 9 Comments
I needed this little reminder this weekend during my long run.Why is it sometimes so easy to self-sabotage, instead of being your own best cheerleader? Well this week that little voice can put a sock in it!On the decks for this week: Monday -- Easy … [Continue reading]
Thursday Thoughts (aka 3 Things)
April 5, 2012 by 4 Comments
1.So today my plan called for 6 miles with negative splits. You know those runs where you feel like you're flying, like you could just go forever...that everything's in sync. Yeah well that was NOT today's run! "Holy Craptastic Run Batman!" I will … [Continue reading]
