I've started training this week for the Providence Rock 'n' Roll Half! As you can imagine, I've been thinking a lot about my last race -- both the training and the race itself. Where do I make changes? What do I tweak...or throw out? A couple of … [Continue reading]
May Rewind and Giveaway Winner
June 3, 2011 by 6 Comments
Good things for the month: Completed my first half marathon – ‘nuf said! Logged my highest total ever of 74 miles. My love affair with my Saucony Mirages continues – rotating them with my Brooks Adrenaline has worked well to make the … [Continue reading]
Thursday Thoughts – aka 3 things
June 2, 2011 by 5 Comments
Took my first post-race run this morning -- it was a very tentative 2 miles. While my knee felt ok, my hamstring was not having it! It was such a beautiful morning, I wish I could have gone further, but I'm playing it safe. Don't forget about my … [Continue reading]
Boston’s Run to Remember Race Report
May 31, 2011 by 27 Comments
I don't even know where to begin - it was a really good day...hard but good! (Shirt-- front and back) The night before the race I got a nice surprise when my hubs J revealed that he had t-shirts made up for all the family members … [Continue reading]
Race Goals
May 27, 2011 by 13 Comments
After signing up for this race back in December, I can't believe Sunday's almost here. My first half marathon - I am beyond excited!My goals for Sunday: Enjoy the moment! To appreciate the fact that less than a year ago, the thought of running my … [Continue reading]
Running on Empty – Review & Giveaway
May 25, 2011 by 21 Comments
A couple of weeks ago, the great people at Penguin Group sent me a copy of Marshall Ulrich's Running on Empty. Admittedly, the book sat on my bedside table for a bit -- too many projects to finish, a long to do list, etc. got in the way. But, once I … [Continue reading]
Knee watch – T-minus 4 days
May 24, 2011 by 15 Comments
After a couple days off and lots of icing and foam rolling, I couldn't take any more; I had to know how my knee would feel on a run. I went out for a simple out and back...just 3 miles. It was slow and easy...and there was no pain so I'm cautiously … [Continue reading]
10k instead of 10 miles
May 20, 2011 by 6 Comments
Thank you to everyone who weighed in with advice and encouragement after my last post!Despite the rest day yesterday and diligent icing and rolling, my left leg was not feeling fabulous this morning. As much as I wanted to get one more long run under … [Continue reading]
Not going to panic
May 19, 2011 by 7 Comments
I'm not going to panic....at least that's what I've been muttering to myself since yesterday's failed tempo run.Yesterday, I just couldn't face another morning of being wet and cold so I headed to the gym for my run. A half mile in, my left knee did … [Continue reading]
Monday Motivation – Rain edition
May 16, 2011 by 5 Comments
"Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how they can go." -- T. S. Elliot A crazy rain system settled over our area yesterday and according to the local weather man, it's going to camp out all week. So I'm trying to psyche myself up … [Continue reading]
