Week 40: Recovery Mode & Some Mini Goals

With last Sunday's 10K done and my November half marathon canceled, this week was all about recovery with no running. Here's how the week went: Weekly Run Down - Week 40 Monday -- Yoga Tuesday -- Upper Body Strength, Core & … [Continue reading]

2021 Ocean Road 10K Race Recap

Welcome to another edition of Fit Five Friday! Today I'm sharing a quick recap of the Ocean Road 10K. 2021 Ocean Road 10K Recap Last Sunday, I was lucky enough to toe the line for the Ocean Road 10K. There had been so many race cancelations … [Continue reading]

Weekly Run Down – Hello October!

Hello October! Isn't it crazy to think that we have just 89 days left in the year! With a 10K race today (and the orthopedic doc preferring I not race at all), this was a super low-keyed "race week". Here's a quick rundown on how things played … [Continue reading]

Catching Up Over October Coffee

It's time for another edition of Fit Five Friday - and what better way to kick off a weekend than with a little coffee catch-up with friends? I’m joining Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date, so grab a mug, and let's chat! Over … [Continue reading]

A Shot of Hope

This week went by in a blur! The highlight of the week was getting a cortisone shot and feeling hopeful after some pain-free running. Here's how the week went down. Weekly Run Down -- Week 38 Monday -- Cortisone shot! I had a crazy early … [Continue reading]

Some September Runfessions

OK, I feel like I've said this a lot this year, but seriously, where did the month go?! Somehow here we are once again on the last Friday of the month which means Marcia has opened the runfessional. It's also time for another Fit Five Friday … [Continue reading]

Back on My Feet Running Festival Recap

Last Saturday I participated in the Back on My Feet (BOMF) Running Festival. While I have slowed down on doing virtual races this year, I'm always up for supporting a good cause. Disclaimer: I received a free race entry as part of being a … [Continue reading]

Week 37 – Chasing Sleep

This was one of those weeks where my sleep cycle was way off - like wide awake at 2 or 3 am and dead tired by late afternoon. I had no trouble falling asleep, but staying asleep was a whole different story. Needless to say, there were very few early … [Continue reading]

Weekly Run Down – A Long Short Week

I have often said that the short work-weeks following a long weekend always feel anything but short! Throw in that my high schooler also returned to school this week so there was adjusting to a new routine. Yep, it was a l-o-n-g short week for sure! … [Continue reading]

Five Reasons to Run for a Cause

As someone who works with a non-profit organization, I can tell you that fundraising in the time of Covid is more difficult than ever. So as you make your race plans for the fall or are looking ahead to 2022, I urge you to consider putting some of … [Continue reading]