B.A.A Distance Medley – 5K Race Report

This year I'm participating in the 2nd Annual  B.A.A. Distance Medley which consists of a 5K, 10K and half marathon. The 5K was held the Sunday of the Boston Marathon weekend. It was a great morning for a run -- sunny but cool (just 40 or so). J … [Continue reading]

April Rewind

I've always loved turning the page on the calendar and see a whole new month laid out before me. While April clearly provided some agonizing days, there were, for me, many good things mixed in there too!   Good things for April: Continuing … [Continue reading]

Turning 3

Running with Attitude turned three over the weekend!   I continue to marvel at all that running has brought into my life and it's been great fun to share and connect with so many wonderful runners! So very happy to be a part of this great … [Continue reading]

Nutrition Update: #DesignerWhey Product Review

Recently this showed up on my doorstep The folks at Designer Whey sent me a crazy array of their products to try! I was expecting to receive just one of their protein powders - instead they sent protein bars, ready-made shakes and Protein 2Go … [Continue reading]

Thursday Thoughts

This Thursday's randomness comes in my post-track workout induced haze.... 1. There needs to be some basic rules posted at our track -- Why would you, as a walker, continue to walk in the same lanes you see people are running in? I can see maybe … [Continue reading]

Half Training – Week 11

Well I've reached week 11 in my training plan and it's once again a race week! This time I'll be toeing the line at the Newport 10 Miler Sunday - still not sure of what my race goals yet - last week was a mixed bag including really solid intervals at … [Continue reading]

Some relief

What an incredible week it's been here in the Boston area and now thanks to the amazing work of law enforcement it's over. Yes, the investigations will continue, but for now people can breathe easier knowing that those behind the attacks on Monday … [Continue reading]

Boston you’re my home

I've started this post several times...trying to find the right words...but I don't know what those words should be. I'm heartbroken... I'm pissed off... This was a day meant for celebration...a day for dreams realized...for memories made to … [Continue reading]

Thursday thoughts: ZOOMA, More ZOOMA & New Shoes

                              ZOOMA Cape Cod will once again be held in September in Falmouth -- I love the Cape in the fall and am very psyched to be a race ambassador again. So grab your BRFs and join me for a great girls' getaway race weekend. Use … [Continue reading]

Gearing up for Week 9

Week 8 of half marathon training was another solid week -- the runs felt good, I felt strong on the hills and my ITB is under control. The one downside of the week was missing my weekly yoga class. I haven't been able to get to this class with any … [Continue reading]