The mental vs the physical

This morning was a mental run - you know the kind where you can't get out of your own head....where the suck monkey is in full voice, strong and clear...where you are bargaining with yourself almost from the first step (just run to the mailbox, … [Continue reading]

Nutrition Update: My Food Frenemy

In my quest to get to the bottom of my GI issues, I have been keeping a food journal - I admit not as faithfully as I probably need to, but I am starting to see some patterns worth noting. A big thing that's jumped off the page for me is the … [Continue reading]

My Best 5K

Sunday morning I ran my best 5K yet! And there was no PR or great bling involved. The race itself was full of logistically glitches typical of a new race (mis-measured course, not enough porta potties...you get the idea). It was the best 5K … [Continue reading]

Thursday’s this and that

It's been a busy week so far around here - we've started a couple of new house projects, the boys both started camp this week (and are loving it) - which is perfect timing too as I started working with a new client developing their social media … [Continue reading]

Monday Motivation – Fall Training Begins

  The fall race schedule is shaping up to be a busy one - let the training begin! #AllforFall What will you start today? … [Continue reading]

The ABCs of Me

This Friday's randomness is brought to you courtesy of Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC, who tagged me a couple of days ago with a get to know you ABC game. So grab your coffee cup and here we go.... A. Attached or Single? Married for almost 21 … [Continue reading]

Summer mode

We have comfortably shifted into summer mode here in the RWA household - the pace has slowed, there's far less clock watching and on some days this usually high-energy family has become downright lazy! And I say thank goodness :) While getting out … [Continue reading]

Finish at the 50 10K Recap

On Wednesday,  the whole family once again ventured out to Gillette Stadium to take part in the Harvard Pilgrim Finish at the 50. This was our second year doing this event - my oldest participated in the kids' races and I ran the 10K. J and my … [Continue reading]

Happy 4th!

Wishing you all a very happy and safe 4th of July!   … [Continue reading]

Midway Point

Amazing to think that we are already through the first 6 months of 2013. Seems like a perfect time for some reflection on my goals for this year. 13 in 2013 Challenge -- I've completed five races so far with two more on tap for this month. Despite … [Continue reading]