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]
A little Friday randomness
May 13, 2011 by 5 Comments
Thanks to Blogger's little meltdown yesterday, my Thursday post vanished into cyberspace and by last night I was googling how to transfer from Blogger to Wordpress!This was one of those weeks that flew by in a blink - there were lots of meetings, … [Continue reading]
The little things…..
May 9, 2011 by 6 Comments
Some days it's the little things that help get me through a run, especially when I'm not feeling it. Sometimes it's the right song that helps me pick up the pace (right now for me that song is Jay-Z's "Run this town"). Sometimes it's seeing a … [Continue reading]
Run EMZ Run!
May 5, 2011 by 5 Comments
One of my favorite bloggers is putting her amazing running talents to the test on Friday - a 24hr treadmill run to raise funds for the Sojourner Center, which supports victims of domestic violence.Yes, you read that correctly.....24 hours on a … [Continue reading]
Run like a kid
May 1, 2011 by 7 Comments
Today was the annual Fun Run at my son's school. I volunteer every year and once again I got THE best job - handing out the medals to the kids at the finish line. I just love watching those kids from the 4 yrs olds to the 5th graders running their … [Continue reading]
Blog Anniversary
April 27, 2011 by 12 Comments
One year ago today I sat down and typed this post and Running with Attitude was born. It's funny to go back and read it and remember where I was at the time - wondering if I'd ever make it around my block, much less any further. And now here I am, … [Continue reading]
Patience with pace
April 25, 2011 by 5 Comments
"He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying." - Nietzsche I first posted this quote almost a year ago. At the time I was a few weeks into the C25K program and it … [Continue reading]
