"As we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back." -- Dr. Martin Luther King … [Continue reading]
Life Connected
August 27, 2013 by 4 Comments
My husband kind of chuckled when he saw the title of my last blog post - "Semi-unplugged" - when it came across his email (yes he subscribes to RWA!) "What?!" I replied. "This is unplugged for us" ...kinda :) This as each of my sons sat reading … [Continue reading]
Semi-unplugged
August 23, 2013 by 4 Comments
So this has been my view for this past few days...ya I know, tough to get use to :) As a last summer hurrah, we've made our annual trek to the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York. It's been great to watch the boys run around with cousins, to laze by the … [Continue reading]
Motivated by Gratitude
August 19, 2013 by 5 Comments
As I was out on my long run Saturday, one thought kept occurring to me - just how grateful I was... ... grateful for a beautiful morning with cool temps ... grateful for having my running buddy E to laugh (and groan) with ... grateful my … [Continue reading]
Thursday Thoughts – Tempo Runs
August 15, 2013 by 8 Comments
Tempo runs are hard. There I said it. I admit it...of late when I look at my training plan and see a tempo run I take a deep breath ...I might even shudder a little because I know what's coming. While I look forward to my most of my runs, … [Continue reading]
Monday Motivation
August 12, 2013 by 8 Comments
With 6 weeks to go until the Wicked Half, here's what I've got on my training plan for this week: Monday -- 7 mile hilly run with negative split on back half (followed by another visit to the chiro!) Tuesday -- Cross-training (Jillian … [Continue reading]
Friday Ramblings
August 9, 2013 by 3 Comments
Sitting here in a quiet house with the dog at my feet and coffee cup in hand... There has been at least one, if not both, boys home sick since Tuesday! I was happy to see both smiling faces heading off to camp this morning - I swear there's … [Continue reading]
Back to the Chiropractor
August 8, 2013 by 9 Comments
Tightness in my lower back and left hip means a trip back to my chiro! The discomfort kicked in last Wednesday's run and reared it's ugly head again during my long run Saturday. Well that was enough for me - no point in risking derailing my training, … [Continue reading]
Birthday Weekend Wrap-up
August 5, 2013 by 5 Comments
Enjoyed a great weekend... ... lots of time with family & friends ... a return to double digit long runs ... way too much good food & drink ... another year older .... and spending time here I'm ready to take on the … [Continue reading]
Kicking off August!
August 1, 2013 by 10 Comments
While there was a lot of family fun in July - my running was a bit of a mixed bag. But, it's a new month and I'm ready to kick things up a bit! Kat over at Sneakers and Fingerpaints is hosting the August Core Focus Challenge! I've done a couple … [Continue reading]
