Why is it that a race can seem so far off when you register and then bam before you know it's a little more than a day away and you find yourself wishing you had more time? When I first started training for Philly, I had in the back of my mind a … [Continue reading]
Coming in off the ledge…a little
November 12, 2011 by 10 Comments
Huge huge thanks yous to everyone who left comments, tweeted or emailed words of encouragement! I really appreciated each and every one! I've had my freak out and have quickly moved on to the "do whatever it takes to get to the starting line" … [Continue reading]
And let the panic begin!
November 10, 2011 by 8 Comments
Some one please talk me in off the ledge....I'm nine days from Philly and now my left knee decides is the time to not cooperate!It was a little sore after Sunday's race but nothing a little ice couldn't take care of. By Monday it felt fine and after … [Continue reading]
Fall Classic Race Report
November 7, 2011 by 10 Comments
The week's delay on this race was worth the wait. It was a great fall morning (cool but not too cold), the energy among the runners was high and though the spectators were fewer than last year - they were enthusiastic!I have not run a 5K since I ran … [Continue reading]
27 things and other stuff
November 4, 2011 by 10 Comments
I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately - nothing in particular...just that feeling that I cannot possibly juggle one more ball and then someone throws me, not one, but three more balls, and somehow I make it work. And, then as I declare again … [Continue reading]
Monday Motivation
October 31, 2011 by 7 Comments
Running is a big question mark that's there each and every day. It asks "Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?" -- Peter Maher Thanks to this weekend's Nor'easter, my race on Sunday didn't happen. It's been postponed … [Continue reading]
Friday Five
October 28, 2011 by 6 Comments
Weathermen in the Boston area are just giddy as they track the Nor'easter heading our way tomorrow. This in addition to the snow that arrived last night. It was just a mere two weeks ago that they were all a flutter over the "record heat" of Columbus … [Continue reading]
Watch-less Runs
October 26, 2011 by 8 Comments
Despite the continuation of last week's madness, I have logged two runs so far this week -- both of them watch-less.Yesterday my friend E, after listening to me describe the agony that is coordinating parent volunteers at our sons' school, urged me … [Continue reading]
One of "those" weeks
October 23, 2011 by 6 Comments
This past week was definitely one of THOSE weeks! You know the kind... ....the kind when you look at your calendar and wonder what happened to the white space?! It was the kind of week where I was juggling family commitments, client projects, … [Continue reading]
Sometimes the truth hurts…
October 19, 2011 by 4 Comments
A friend posted this on FB this morning and it just made me chuckle...so true! … [Continue reading]
