So far the shift to early morning workouts is working. The alarm's been going off at 5:20 and I'm usually moving 15 mins later. Despite not being what I would ever consider a morning person, I've been reminded this week of how much I enjoy starting … [Continue reading]
Feeling inspired
April 19, 2011 by 2 Comments
My hubs J and I took the boys to watch part of the Boston Marathon yesterday. While I try to catch the marathon every year on TV, I haven't been to see it live in a few years. There is nothing like being there as the runners give it their all. As I … [Continue reading]
Double digits
April 15, 2011 by 12 Comments
When I first put my training plan into Smart Coach weeks ago, today was a day I circled. Today would be the first time I'd hit double digits! While I was out running this morning, I kept thinking about where I was almost a year ago - working my … [Continue reading]
Treadmill hills
April 13, 2011 by 3 Comments
Driving rain combined with a little thunder and lightening meant I was heading to the treadmill this morning. To keep it interesting I decided to do a hills workout. I picked the "foothills" workout from Running Planet that I've mentioned here before … [Continue reading]
More new kicks – Vibrams!
April 11, 2011 by 8 Comments
So look what was delivered to my door the other day.... Yep, a pair of Vibram Bikila LS! Back in February my hubs and I won a pair from a charity auction at my son's school. We had our choice of Vibrams and both selected the Bikila LS. In case you … [Continue reading]
Friday 9!
April 8, 2011 by 7 Comments
Well Hello Friday - so glad you showed up! It has been a long week...nothing dramatic, just one of those weeks where you feel like you're running around like a chicken with it's head cut off! I was very happy to wake up this morning and know it was … [Continue reading]
8 weeks and counting
April 4, 2011 by 8 Comments
So forgive the randomness this morning....I'm trying to cut back on how much coffee I've been drinking lately. But Monday morning plus lack of caffeine = bullet pointsIt was great to have a step-back week last week - my body really needed the … [Continue reading]
March Rewind
April 1, 2011 by 3 Comments
Good things for the month: Logged 69 miles and for the most part my left leg cooperated. Started my training plan for my first half marathon! Participated in Detroit Runner's "I Just Felt Like Running" virtual 5k ChiRunning one-on-one workshop -- so … [Continue reading]
Enjoying a step-back week
March 30, 2011 by 4 Comments
This week is a step back week for me and I'm feeling like it's come at a good time.After logging 22 miles last week (the most for me in a long time), plus cross-training, I was feeling a little beat by the end of the weekend. The good news is that … [Continue reading]
ChiRunning – the Aha Workshop!
March 28, 2011 by 8 Comments
This morning I had my one-on-one workshop with Certified ChiRunning Instructor Ryan Miller. It was a morning of Aha moments! We started with a quick warm up run which gave us a chance to talk about some of my concerns: making sure I'm … [Continue reading]
