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]
5 weeks and counting
October 17, 2011 by 6 Comments
Wrapped up week 9 of my half training with a return to double digits on Saturday's long run. It's been 4 weeks since my left ITB has been willing to go that far so I'm very happy all body parts cooperated!Just 5 weeks left to go until Philly - 5 … [Continue reading]
Tufts 10k Race Report
October 11, 2011 by 14 Comments
I had a lot of fun yesterday - despite the heat & the cranky ITB! The Tufts 10k for Women is a fun event - there's a great spirit and energy to it that was on full display yesterday!If you saw my quick post yesterday morning than you know I was going … [Continue reading]
A letter to my family
October 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you...You all have cheered me through every step of my journey this yearYou have endured all the crazy weather conditions right along with me - the heat, the snow, the torrential rain - your enthusiasm … [Continue reading]
Just a few hours til race time
October 10, 2011 by 6 Comments
"Just take your time and have fun. Every race is not a PR but every race is an experience. Just enjoy the crowd/other runners." -- Runnerbee08 during #runchat (Twitter) In about 4 hours I'll be lining up with 7500 women for the Tufts 10k for … [Continue reading]
