I'm not going to panic....at least that's what I've been muttering to myself since yesterday's failed tempo run.Yesterday, I just couldn't face another morning of being wet and cold so I headed to the gym for my run. A half mile in, my left knee did … [Continue reading]
Monday Motivation – Rain edition
May 16, 2011 by 5 Comments
"Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how they can go." -- T. S. Elliot A crazy rain system settled over our area yesterday and according to the local weather man, it's going to camp out all week. So I'm trying to psyche myself up … [Continue reading]
A little Friday randomness
May 13, 2011 by 5 Comments
Thanks to Blogger's little meltdown yesterday, my Thursday post vanished into cyberspace and by last night I was googling how to transfer from Blogger to Wordpress!This was one of those weeks that flew by in a blink - there were lots of meetings, … [Continue reading]
The little things…..
May 9, 2011 by 6 Comments
Some days it's the little things that help get me through a run, especially when I'm not feeling it. Sometimes it's the right song that helps me pick up the pace (right now for me that song is Jay-Z's "Run this town"). Sometimes it's seeing a … [Continue reading]
Run EMZ Run!
May 5, 2011 by 5 Comments
One of my favorite bloggers is putting her amazing running talents to the test on Friday - a 24hr treadmill run to raise funds for the Sojourner Center, which supports victims of domestic violence.Yes, you read that correctly.....24 hours on a … [Continue reading]
Run like a kid
May 1, 2011 by 7 Comments
Today was the annual Fun Run at my son's school. I volunteer every year and once again I got THE best job - handing out the medals to the kids at the finish line. I just love watching those kids from the 4 yrs olds to the 5th graders running their … [Continue reading]
Blog Anniversary
April 27, 2011 by 12 Comments
One year ago today I sat down and typed this post and Running with Attitude was born. It's funny to go back and read it and remember where I was at the time - wondering if I'd ever make it around my block, much less any further. And now here I am, … [Continue reading]
Patience with pace
April 25, 2011 by 5 Comments
"He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying." - Nietzsche I first posted this quote almost a year ago. At the time I was a few weeks into the C25K program and it … [Continue reading]
Thursday Thoughts (aka 3 Things)
April 21, 2011 by 7 Comments
So far the shift to early morning workouts is working. The alarm's been going off at 5:20 and I'm usually moving 15 mins later. Despite not being what I would ever consider a morning person, I've been reminded this week of how much I enjoy starting … [Continue reading]
Feeling inspired
April 19, 2011 by 2 Comments
My hubs J and I took the boys to watch part of the Boston Marathon yesterday. While I try to catch the marathon every year on TV, I haven't been to see it live in a few years. There is nothing like being there as the runners give it their all. As I … [Continue reading]
