If you've been following along, then you know that I have been referring to this month as MAYhem. This week in particular has been the perfect storm of multiple work and personal events colliding. I know we all have times like this and it is very … [Continue reading]
Weekly Run Down – Mother’s Day Edition
A big Happy Mother's Day to all my fellow moms! May is off to a fast start - and, as I mentioned over coffee, I don't expect things to slow down any time soon! And, even while my workouts were a bit pared down this week, I am thankful for them. … [Continue reading]
Coffee with a side of MAYhem!
I took one look at the calendar and announced "Welcome to MAYhem!" May has often been a busy month around here but I feel like this time around could set a new record! I'm happy to take a moment to pause to catch up with Coco and Deborah and you … [Continue reading]
A Couple of Runfessions for April
It's the last Friday of the month so for this week's Fit Five Friday, I'm linking up with Marcia to share a couple of Runfessions. So let's dive in! A Couple of Runfessions for April No Race FOMO When I made the decision recently to drop … [Continue reading]
Week 16 – Making Adjustments
This week started off uber stressful! My husband had a medical emergency that landed him in the hospital on Sunday afternoon. Thankfully the doctors were able to get his blood pressure under control and he passed his stress test with flying colors so … [Continue reading]
Five Benefits of Planning Your Workouts in Advance
As runners, many of us may be accustomed to following a training plan when gearing up for a race...but what about your non-run days, or when you don't have a race planned? Do you plan your workouts in advance or do you just wing it? For this … [Continue reading]
Finally Feels Like Spring
Yes, I know that I've probably just jinxed myself with the title of this post! But, this was the first week where we finally strung together a few days of consistent Spring weather which was a nice boost to my #optoutside streak. Week 15 - … [Continue reading]
A down then up week
The title of this post pretty much says it all. The week started out with me in a front-row seat on the struggle bus and ended with the longest run I've had in a while. I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down - here's how the week … [Continue reading]
Fit Friday Five – Be a Race Volunteer
Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? The month is dedicated to recognizing the importance of volunteering. I'm a big believer in giving back and that includes giving back to the running community. I've had the wonderful opportunity … [Continue reading]
Hello April
It's a new month, which around here means setting a few monthly goals to keep me accountable and on track. But first here's a quick look at this week’s workouts. Week 13 and Setting April Goals Monday -- 3-mile run, Core & Stretch Tuesday … [Continue reading]