Trackwork Thursday

Just as I thought, between the weather and crazy schedules, the theme this week has quickly become - fit the workout in when you can! So this morning Trackwork Tuesday became Trackwork Thursday.By the numbers:6 - # of high schoolers I have to … [Continue reading]

Monday Motivation – Week 2

"Every day is a new beginning. Treat it that way. Stay away from what might have been, and look at what can be." -- Marsha Petrie Sue Week 2 Plan: Monday - Rest Day -- (Much needed since I took advantage of the rainy day yesterday to push … [Continue reading]

Lessons learned and training begins again

I've started training this week for the Providence Rock 'n' Roll Half! As you can imagine, I've been thinking a lot about my last race -- both the training and the race itself. Where do I make changes? What do I tweak...or throw out? A couple of … [Continue reading]

May Rewind and Giveaway Winner

Good things for the month: Completed my first half marathon – ‘nuf said! Logged my highest total ever of 74 miles. My love affair with my Saucony Mirages continues – rotating them with my Brooks Adrenaline has worked well to make the … [Continue reading]

Thursday Thoughts – aka 3 things

Took my first post-race run this morning -- it was a very tentative 2 miles. While my knee felt ok, my hamstring was not having it! It was such a beautiful morning, I wish I could have gone further, but I'm playing it safe. Don't forget about my … [Continue reading]

Boston’s Run to Remember Race Report

I don't even know where to begin - it was a really good day...hard but good! (Shirt-- front and back) The night before the race I got a nice surprise when my hubs J revealed that he had t-shirts made up for all the family members … [Continue reading]

Race Goals

After signing up for this race back in December, I can't believe Sunday's almost here. My first half marathon - I am beyond excited!My goals for Sunday: Enjoy the moment! To appreciate the fact that less than a year ago, the thought of running my … [Continue reading]

Running on Empty – Review & Giveaway

 A couple of weeks ago, the great people at Penguin Group sent me a copy of Marshall Ulrich's Running on Empty. Admittedly, the book sat on my bedside table for a bit -- too many projects to finish, a long to do list, etc. got in the way. But, once I … [Continue reading]

Knee watch – T-minus 4 days

After a couple days off and lots of icing and foam rolling, I couldn't take any more; I had to know how my knee would feel on a run. I went out for a simple out and back...just 3 miles. It was slow and easy...and there was no pain so I'm cautiously … [Continue reading]

10k instead of 10 miles

Thank you to everyone who weighed in with advice and encouragement after my last post!Despite the rest day yesterday and diligent icing and rolling, my left leg was not feeling fabulous this morning. As much as I wanted to get one more long run under … [Continue reading]