Adding to the workout mix

Because I'm always looking to mix it up a little and keep things interesting, meet the newest addition to my workouts: Starting today I'm going to give Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 for the next 30 days. The DVD is comprised of four 24-minute … [Continue reading]

"Where is ZOOMA going next?" Giveaway

I've heard from several of you, either on the blog or Twitter, that ZOOMA races sound like fun and you wished you lived closer so that you could run ZOOMA Cape Cod.Well ...did you know that ZOOMA is about to announce their newest race location? Check … [Continue reading]

Thursday Thoughts (aka 3 things)

The humidity finally broke last night following some crazy thunderstorms so this morning's run was the first really pleasant run of the week - a 3 mile Fartlek, run #3 in the Merrell Pace Gloves...I'm still very happy with them!I've got a massage … [Continue reading]

Monday Motivation: Each run gives you something

You know those runs where you feel like you're just flying...the wind is at your back, your legs are firing on all cylinders and you could just keep going long past your target miles for the day? Yeah...well this morning for me was NOT one of those … [Continue reading]

Coaching, Yoga, New Shoes, etc.

Coaching....I had my bi-weekly check in call with Coach Bennett this morning. We reviewed how the first couple of weeks are going and he gave me some suggestions on my pacing and acclimating to this never ending heat. So far I'm really enjoying … [Continue reading]

Week 2 – Half Marathon Training

So week 1 of my new training plan is in the books. After Tuesday's heat fest/race and a little over indulging on the 4th (read lots of great food and sangria!), Thursday's run was sluggish at best. I ended up shortening my tempo run by a mile because … [Continue reading]

Finish at the 50 Race Report

On Tuesday the whole family headed down to Gillette Stadium (home of my beloved Patriots) for the Finish at the 50! We arrived in plenty of time to score a prime parking space for the fireworks later, and headed over to the entrance to the stadium … [Continue reading]

Monday Motivation – Let Training Begin!

Training for my two fall half marathons kicks off this week! Yeah I'm just a little excited! I'm running the Harvard Pilgrim Finish at the 50 10k tomorrow evening - should be a ton of fun! I'm not going into this race with any big goals. Given the … [Continue reading]

ZOOMA Cape Cod Kickoff Party

Tuesday night was the ZOOMA Cape Cod kickoff event at City Sports Boston! It was a great chance to meet Brooke (ZOOMA's events director), fellow ambassadors Bethany & Samantha, as well as to see Nancy & Jessica again! The night was a great mix of … [Continue reading]

Working with a coach

As I gear up to start training for my two fall half marathons, I'll be adding a new twist - working with a running coach!My new coach is Bennett Cohen -- he's a running coach to women boomers (read those of us 40+), and is also the President of the … [Continue reading]