It's vacation week here in Massachusetts so this week is all about creativity.... being creative with keeping the kids occupied so they don't live on all sorts of various digital devices 24/7... and being creative with getting my workouts … [Continue reading]
On Saturday, J and I drove the course to get a better sense of the race's director's definition of "rolling hills." Well they didn't lie - a nice fairly flat start and then the rolling began around mile 3 and continue through mile 6, but nothing … [Continue reading]
I actually have my first race of the year this weekend - the Wampanoag Old-fashioned 10 Miler and Fast 5K. I'm running the 10.It's funny - I know absolutely nothing about this race except for the fact that the course is described as "a rolling … [Continue reading]
For Valentine's Day, the co-moderators of #Runchat are encouraging everyone to share ten reasons why you love running. Fun idea! So following their lead here are my ten, in no particular order: I love...... ...working through whatever is going on … [Continue reading]
I got up this morning to get ready for my run, and, as with so many of my runs since her disappearance, my thoughts were of Sherry Arnold. On January 7, Sherry, a mom, wife, teacher, friend, sister, went out for an early morning run and never came … [Continue reading]
My mind is a total jumble this morning as I'm trying to keep straight everyone's schedules, backpack requirements, meeting times, groceries list, menu planning and other errands....yeah basically just the typical "Mom's Brain Syndrome." I would … [Continue reading]
A few weeks ago I was offered a chance to try PureFit Nutrition Bars. Given that the bars are gluten-, wheat-, and dairy-free, I was curious to check them out, as I often have trouble finding things that will agree with my stomach. Here's what … [Continue reading]
After 3 workouts in a 24-hr span, I am thoroughly embracing a rest day today! Some core work but nothing else - I want to have something in the tank for tomorrow's long run. I'm beginning to realize that I have been underestimating the importance of … [Continue reading]
Good things for the month: Kicked off the year with 77 miles! Completed 1st month of the 100x Challenge (there's time to join February's challenge, click here). Overall the weather for January was really mild so I only had to hit the treadmill … [Continue reading]
I got tagged by both XL over at Taking It On and Molly at I'm a Sleeper Baker to join in on the game of 11's that's been going on in bloggyland. I've been enjoying reading others' bits of randomness, so here goes...In case you don't know, the rules … [Continue reading]
