Whew it's Friday again! I feel like I've been in a whirlwind ever since the kids went back to school. Hopefully by this time next week we'll all feel more settled into a rhythm around here.Five miles with three at tempo was on the schedule for this … [Continue reading]
In no particular order
September 21, 2010 by 3 Comments
The running gods continue to be kind to me after Friday's arse kicking! Today's run was smooth, effortless...an easy 5K. Thank you Universe I'll have another! I've surprised myself that despite the beautiful fall temperatures we've been experiencing … [Continue reading]
Beauty of short-term memory
September 19, 2010 by 3 Comments
One thing I've learned as I've started to work to increase my mileage, is how important it is to have a short-term memory. If you dwell on a bad run, that run's impact can last for more than for just those few miles...and self-doubt is not a pretty … [Continue reading]
Voice of a 5 year-old
September 17, 2010 by 3 Comments
Today was a tough run. One of those runs where you want to scream - "Why am I doing this?!?" On paper it was suppose to be a 5 miler, with 3 miles at tempo pace. Instead it turned into a test of wills. Thick humidity, intermittent rain and some … [Continue reading]
4 Weeks to Go!!
September 13, 2010 by 3 Comments
If you think you can do it, or if you think you can't do it you are right -- Henry Ford In just 4 short weeks I'll be lining up to run the Tufts 10k for Women. This is a race I have thought about running for … [Continue reading]
6 long miles, Friday Shout Outs & an Award
September 10, 2010 by 4 Comments
Thank Goodness it's Friday!! For a short week (due to holidays) it sure felt like a long one -- does that make sense? While I was pretty pleased with myself for keeping up with my training plan while on vacation last week, tired legs definitely … [Continue reading]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
September 7, 2010 by 2 Comments
For anyone who has kids....or at the very least has seen that classic Staples ad, you know what I'm talking about. Yep that's right, it's the first day of school!! Now don't get me wrong - I love my kiddos! It's been a good summer and we had a ball … [Continue reading]
Vacation and running coexist
September 1, 2010 by 5 Comments
After multiple hours in the car, two straight days of walking every inch of Hershey Park and eating "park food," to say I am in need of a run is an understatement!I had planned on trying to run at least one morning while we were in Hershey, but … [Continue reading]
A little weekend rambling
August 29, 2010 by 5 Comments
Some days just call for bullets points..... Ran 7 miles for the first time this morning....and best of all, I felt really good afterwards! It's funny how much farther 7 miles seems than 6. I'm sure I'll feel the same way the first time I do … [Continue reading]
My Virtual 4 Miler
August 26, 2010 by 1 Comment
Actually the miles were real -- it was the race that was virtual! A couple of weeks ago MCM Mama announced her "Mama Goes Masters" virtual race in honor of her 40th birthday. Options were to run 4.0 miles, 8.25 miles (her birthday) or....for the … [Continue reading]
