A few weeks ago Runner’s World contacted me about a chance to read and review an advanced copy of Meb Keflezighi’s new book – Meb for Mortals: How to Run, Think, and Eat Like a Champion Marathoner. I'm a huge Meb fan so this was a very quick and easy … [Continue reading]
Training Check-in and a Detox Update
Last week's goal was to get 3 runs, 2 strength and at least 1 yoga session, in addition to keeping up with the April Plank Challenge. Reality was a bit of a mixed bag, as I missed both a run and a strength session - I am rocking the planks. I'm not … [Continue reading]
Friday’s This & That
This has been one crazy busy week as evidenced in part by the 3 half written blog posts still sitting on my computer and the stacks of clean laundry waiting to be folded and put away. Lots swirling around in my brain...so indulge me for a little … [Continue reading]
Training Check-in — Accountability
As much as I love my training journal, I'm feeling the need for more accountability. Accountability was one of the main reasons I started this blog in the first place....and so I'm returning to my training check-ins. A couple of … [Continue reading]
April’s Ultimate Coffee Date
I'm joining Coco, Lynda and Deborah for one of my favorite link-ups -- The Ultimate Coffee Date. It's always a fun chance to catch up so grab a mug, settle into a comfy chair and join us! If we were having coffee together, I'd tell you that I'm … [Continue reading]
March Rewind
The thermometer hit 50 degrees yesterday and I can finally see a good chunk of my backyard. The frozen tundra is receding and I can feel that spring is finally just around the corner! So before I wave goodbye to March, let's see how things shaped … [Continue reading]
Weekend Update v3
It was another weekend of scrambling between a hockey rink and lacrosse fields - but mercifully hockey season is finally coming to an end, and my son's team came in 3rd in the tournament! There was more spring cleaning/clutter clean out - I'm … [Continue reading]
Taking on Your First Half Marathon
This post was inspired by my friend Steve, who after debating for a while....ok a long while, recently announced that this will be the year he runs his first half marathon! Since his decision, he's been sending me text messages with all kinds of … [Continue reading]
Believe it or not it’s Spring!
I saw this pic on Pinterest and it just cracked me up! Yes folks believe it or not today is the first day of Spring! And "spring" is the theme behind this week's #FridayFive link-up with Courtney, Mar and Cynthia. I know Spring will get … [Continue reading]
12-week reality check
A quick glance at the calendar the other day revealed that I have just 12 weeks (ok a little less than 12) until the Newport 10 miler....hmmm hello reality check! Yes there's enough time to get my act together, but I need to get my butt in … [Continue reading]