When I received a preview copy of the new Runner's World Cookbook a couple of weeks ago, I was super excited! I love food and love to cook - so a cookbook dedicated to runners - um yeah that's a no-brainer for me...sign me up! That philosophy - … [Continue reading]
Monday Motivation – Desire
So true! Happy Running! … [Continue reading]
A little of this and that
Hello Friday! Good grief what a week it's been! My brain's in a bit of a scramble as I wait for my coffee to kick in...it's a bullet points kind of morning: I have been flying solo this week as J's been traveling for work and I just have to … [Continue reading]
Wicked Half Marathon Recap
On Saturday I headed up to Salem for the Wicked Half Marathon. This race was to be a training run for me - a chance to make sure that the stomach issues which have plagued me during races this year were behind me and a chance to test my race … [Continue reading]
A Day in the Life – Finding a New Normal
I so enjoyed reading the different Day in the Life posts inspired by Jill & Angela - and since Jill said the link up was open for a few more days I thought I'd join in! Since the school year started two weeks ago I must admit I've been … [Continue reading]
Nutrition Update – New Recipes
One of my goals for this month is return to healthier eating, after letting a lot of things slide towards the end of the summer. So the timing could not have been better when I was contacted by the great folks at Runner's World to review their new … [Continue reading]
Eliminate Can’t
Saw this image multiple times on Facebook over the past few days - nicely sums up my biggest goal for the rest this training cycle! … [Continue reading]
Thursday Thoughts – Hills Edition
I am once again pounding away through weekly hill repeat workouts, trying to prepare myself both mentally and physically for some decent inclines in next weekend's Wicked Half and the rolling course that is the B.A.A. Half just a few weeks … [Continue reading]
My Inadvertent Trail Race
On Saturday I set out to run race #9 of the year -- the Race Wellesley First 10K. Coach Bennett had suggested that I run a couple of "tune-up" races this month -- the primary goal to see if my race stomach woes are hopefully behind me. … [Continue reading]
September Goals
Happy September! I love Spetember - it signals so many new beginings...the start school, the begining of fall (my favorite season!) and cooler temps, and the fall race season! My goals for this month: 100 Miles -- after cranking my mileage … [Continue reading]