Today I learned: I must pay more attention to what I eat the night before a long run. Note to self, no more Italian subs with hot peppers...'nuff said! Seeing some friendly faces about half way through a long run gives me a great lift! When negative … [Continue reading]
Hello Week 2
March 15, 2011 by 10 Comments
Week 2 Training (Had meant to post this yesterday, but my to do list seriously got in the way!): Monday -- Yoga (hmm yeah....see note above)Tuesday -- Tempo RunWednesday -- Easy Run (3) & Strength TrainingThursday -- RestFriday -- Long Run (7 or … [Continue reading]
Signs with a Little Attitude
March 14, 2011 by 9 Comments
Last month, Megan at Build A Sign contacted me with an opportunity to design a couple of things and try out their products. Sounded like fun so I said I would love to!With Build A Sign, you can make a sign for just about everything and it was fun … [Continue reading]
Thursday Thoughts – Week 1 Training
March 10, 2011 by 6 Comments
I'm half way through Week 1 of my half marathon training plan. After looking at a bunch of different half plans, I decided to stick with Smart Coach - I figured it's worked for me for my last two 10ks, so if it ain't broke..... I don't want to jinx … [Continue reading]
"I Just Felt Like Running" Virtual 5k Report
March 7, 2011 by 6 Comments
Another Sunday, another race....and what a difference a week makes! Last Sunday I was slogging through snowy conditions at the Hyannis 10k with my hubs J and a couple thousand other crazy dedicated runners! Today, it was a muggy 55 degrees and it … [Continue reading]
Friday Fun with the ABCs
March 4, 2011 by 3 Comments
I've really been enjoying the ABCs of Me posts that have been going around lately ...and since this has been a quiet running week for me, I thought I'd join in. So here are my ABCs: A: Age -- 44 B: Bed Size -- Queen. I would love a King but … [Continue reading]
My New Target
March 2, 2011 by 6 Comments
This lovely necklace came my way about a month ago courtesy of a great giveaway from Marcia at The Studly Runner (aka Running Off at the Mouth).Since I received the necklace from Nana's Jewelry, it's been sitting in the box it came in on a shelf in … [Continue reading]
Hyannis 10k Race Report
February 28, 2011 by 12 Comments
When I woke up to snow this morning, my first thought was "This is why you train in all kinds of weather - a treadmill can't prepare you for this!" My Hubs J and I quickly got ready, packed our gear, grabbed a bite and once the boys were settled in … [Continue reading]
Thursday Thoughts: Pre-Race Edition
February 24, 2011 by 6 Comments
The sharp knee pain from Sunday morphed into dull, but very present knee pain on Monday and Tuesday. So I skipped Tuesday's 3 miler in favor of a lot of ice and some stretching. Seems to have paid off because today's intervals felt great - speedy for … [Continue reading]
A Couple More Firsts
February 20, 2011 by 8 Comments
One of the beauties of being a new runner is that there are lots of firsts to celebrate! This morning I added a couple more firsts to my collection -- I ran 8 miles and in 15 degrees!Obviously I'm more excited about hitting 8 miles than I am about … [Continue reading]
