I'm telling you that there's nothing worse than receiving an invitation to a great destination race and not be able to take advantage of it! Such is the case with the Utah Valley Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K. Utah is just beautiful, isn't … [Continue reading]
Two steps forward, One step back
It's just been one of those weeks... Monday - More time with my new BFF, aka the Arc Trainer, but I did get outside for a brisk walk for the Winter Challenge. Oh, and day 9 of the 10 x 10 plank challenge. Tuesday - Work and family schedules … [Continue reading]
February Coffee Date
Wowza what a week it's been! I'm so happy to see the weekend and have a chance to exhale. It's a good time to sit back and catch up over coffee, so I'm joining Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date! If we were having coffee together, I’d … [Continue reading]
Monthly Rewind – January edition
That whooshing sound you hear is January flying out the door! Seriously what a whirlwind this month was! I definitely hit a couple of speedbumps that kept me from having as strong a start as I wanted...so I’m more than ready to say buh bye to January … [Continue reading]
January Runfessions
Happy Friday! It's the last Friday of the month so, of course that means it's time to share some runfessions! Thanks to Marcia for this always entertaining linkup! Runfession: I have just a few days left in this month's Winter Challenge, … [Continue reading]
Warning: Frustrated Runner Ahead
Let me just get this out there...this was not a pretty week from a training standpoint. My run in the rain on Tuesday included slipping on an oil slick in the road - while I didn't go down, I ended up gimpy. A cranky left knee meant there was no … [Continue reading]
NYC Half Training Week 3
Happy Sunday! Even as I type the words I'm having a little bit of a hard time believing we're already halfway through the month! After struggling with a nasty cold last week, this week was all about getting back on track. Monday: I spent most … [Continue reading]
2017 Race Calendar
As I mentioned over coffee the other day, I've been going round in circles on my race calendar. And, while the fall still pretty fuzzy, I've got the first half of the year pinned down. Super Sunday 5 Miler -- This race is being billed in part … [Continue reading]
First coffee date of 2017!
Nothing better on a cold winter morning than catching up with friends over a big mug of coffee. Thanks to Coco and Deborah for hosting the Ultimate Coffee Date! If we were having coffee together, I’d tell you that, despite dealing with a nasty … [Continue reading]
One word and 2017 goals
I love this time of year when everyone and everything seems full of possibilities. It's a great time of reflection and for looking ahead and considering all that can be done in the next 365 (ok 362) days! Looking back I did pretty good with my … [Continue reading]