Despite the hectic pace of September, I logged 70 miles - my highest monthly mileage so far!And now it's October - race month! I have been inspired by many of you training for your marathons, halfs, 10ks and 5ks. It's helped me to stay focused and … [Continue reading]
Open letter to Mother Nature
September 28, 2010 by 5 Comments
Dear Mother Nature -OK girlfriend it's time you and I had a little chat!Have you looked at your calendar lately?It's officially fall!! Here in the northeast that means, leaf peeping, apple picking and cooler temps! I didn't slog it out running in the … [Continue reading]
Couple of Friday Shout Outs
September 24, 2010 by 2 Comments
Whew it's Friday again! I feel like I've been in a whirlwind ever since the kids went back to school. Hopefully by this time next week we'll all feel more settled into a rhythm around here.Five miles with three at tempo was on the schedule for this … [Continue reading]
In no particular order
September 21, 2010 by 3 Comments
The running gods continue to be kind to me after Friday's arse kicking! Today's run was smooth, effortless...an easy 5K. Thank you Universe I'll have another! I've surprised myself that despite the beautiful fall temperatures we've been experiencing … [Continue reading]
Beauty of short-term memory
September 19, 2010 by 3 Comments
One thing I've learned as I've started to work to increase my mileage, is how important it is to have a short-term memory. If you dwell on a bad run, that run's impact can last for more than for just those few miles...and self-doubt is not a pretty … [Continue reading]
Voice of a 5 year-old
September 17, 2010 by 3 Comments
Today was a tough run. One of those runs where you want to scream - "Why am I doing this?!?" On paper it was suppose to be a 5 miler, with 3 miles at tempo pace. Instead it turned into a test of wills. Thick humidity, intermittent rain and some … [Continue reading]
4 Weeks to Go!!
September 13, 2010 by 3 Comments
If you think you can do it, or if you think you can't do it you are right -- Henry Ford In just 4 short weeks I'll be lining up to run the Tufts 10k for Women. This is a race I have thought about running for … [Continue reading]
6 long miles, Friday Shout Outs & an Award
September 10, 2010 by 4 Comments
Thank Goodness it's Friday!! For a short week (due to holidays) it sure felt like a long one -- does that make sense? While I was pretty pleased with myself for keeping up with my training plan while on vacation last week, tired legs definitely … [Continue reading]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
September 7, 2010 by 2 Comments
For anyone who has kids....or at the very least has seen that classic Staples ad, you know what I'm talking about. Yep that's right, it's the first day of school!! Now don't get me wrong - I love my kiddos! It's been a good summer and we had a ball … [Continue reading]
Vacation and running coexist
September 1, 2010 by 5 Comments
After multiple hours in the car, two straight days of walking every inch of Hershey Park and eating "park food," to say I am in need of a run is an understatement!I had planned on trying to run at least one morning while we were in Hershey, but … [Continue reading]
