It's the first Saturday of the month so it's time once again for the Ultimate Coffee Date link-up! I'm back from this morning's run, so pull up a mug and join me.... If we were having coffee together, I would tell you how excited I am for the … [Continue reading]
I've been eyeing these races for a while and now I've finally pulled the trigger: Two half marathons and a 10K! I think my credit card needs a rest! Have you ever gone on race buying binge? Will you be at any of these races? … [Continue reading]
Happy Monday All! Thank you again for the good wishes last week! As I suspected there was no miracle recovery and I did end up missing Sunday's race. In a rare move on my part, I just gave in to what my body needed, rested a ton and as of this … [Continue reading]
Completely frustrated right now! I'm sick. I think I may have a touch of the same virus my youngest son had just a week or so ago. The minute I started to feel lousy I should have listened to my body and taken a rest day (or two) - this … [Continue reading]
What a beautiful day! And, what an emotional day! On Saturday I ran the B.A.A. 5K with my husband J and our oldest son. It was a beautiful morning for a run - a little chilly, but picture-perfect clear blue skies. Because there were going to … [Continue reading]
A couple of weeks ago, I announced that I had been selected as a Brand Ambassador for X2Performance®. Once I got my samples, I immediately put it to the test on a long run, double workouts and hill repeats. I was off to a good start with it - if you … [Continue reading]
So for a brief moment I thought about skipping this week's check-in - Why? Because I didn't want this to turn into a whine-fest about what a disaster my 10-mile attempt was on Saturday. I'll not bother to re-hash the details accept to say that I … [Continue reading]
It is Friday once again and it's finally starting to feel like spring around here! Whoot whoot! Before I rush out the door for what looks like a pretty nutty day ahead, a little of this and that to share ;-) Nominated! So my little ole blog's … [Continue reading]
At the beginning of March, I mentioned that I was working with Coach Bennett to revise my training to set me up for a stronger fall race season. After a fairly craptastic winter, I really needed to take a step back, re-access some goals and decide … [Continue reading]
Good Monday Morning! Today is a rare Monday rest day - and after 3 straight days of running, including hill work, my legs are happy to have a break! And as it turns out, my youngest who's been down sick all weekend is home today from school :( … [Continue reading]
