Wednesday Word – Challenging

I've really been enjoying Deb's #WednesdayWord posts, so I thought this week I'd join in.   This week's word - "Challenging" Right now challenging to me means... ... not being able to run as far as I'd like .... letting go of "should … [Continue reading]

Friday Five: Sharing the Love of Running

Hello Friday! It's been another whirlwind week and I am looking forward to getting this weekend started! But first, I'm linking up again with Courtney, Mar & Cynthia. Today's topic is "5 ways to share running/fitness love." Since catching the … [Continue reading]

Stepping Back to Move Forward

Back in January, I thought I had strained my left medial meniscus. Rest, icing, foam rolling and PT exercises seem to get me back on track. That is until about a month or so ago, then the knee started to not feel so good again, but I could manage it, … [Continue reading]

May’s Ultimate Coffee Date

It's May! And I'm getting this month started by joining one of my favorite link-ups, The Ultimate Coffee Date. Thanks to Coco, Lynda and Deborah for hosting! If we were having coffee together, I'd tell you that the forecast is finally showing real … [Continue reading]

Thursday Thoughts – Just a little randomness

This has been one crazy week...(and it's not over yet!) ...the kind where you try to juggle work and a sick kiddo. My oldest son was hit with a virus on Saturday and was down and out until making it back to school on Wednesday. ...the kind … [Continue reading]

April Runfessions

I feel like I say this at the end of every month, but seriously, where did April go!? Well, it's the last Friday of the month so I'm linking up with Marcia again for another edition of Runfessions. Join us! Runfession #1 -- While I appreciate … [Continue reading]

BAA 5K – A Family Tradition

  On Saturday, my husband J, our oldest son and I were up and out early to run the BAA 5K. This was our 2nd year all running together (my 3rd time overall) - it's quickly becoming a fun family tradition! Just like last year, it was perfect … [Continue reading]

Friday Five: Favorite Running Brands

Happy Friday All! My goodness these weeks are flying by! I'm looking forward to a busy weekend with the family, with lots of gardening/yard work, lacrosse games and running the BAA 5k! But first, I'm joining Courtney, Mar and Cynthia for this … [Continue reading]

Meb for Mortals – Book Review

A few weeks ago Runner’s World contacted me about a chance to read and review an advanced copy of Meb Keflezighi’s new book – Meb for Mortals: How to Run, Think, and Eat Like a Champion Marathoner. I'm a huge Meb fan so this was a very quick and easy … [Continue reading]

Training Check-in and a Detox Update

Last week's goal was to get 3 runs, 2 strength and at least 1 yoga session, in addition to keeping up with the April Plank Challenge. Reality was a bit of a mixed bag, as I missed both a run and a strength session - I am rocking the planks. I'm not … [Continue reading]