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]
Friday Five (OK it’s actually 4 today)
April 11, 2014 by 21 Comments
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]
Changing race plans
April 10, 2014 by 8 Comments
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]
Training Check-in Week 5
April 7, 2014 by 6 Comments
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]
Let’s grab coffee together!
April 5, 2014 by 21 Comments
This morning I'm happy to be linking up with Jill, Nikki and Lynda for the first monthly Ultimate Coffee Date! I have always enjoyed reading virtual coffee date posts - they're a fun way to connect and share with others. Who doesn't enjoy … [Continue reading]
Stepping up training – X2Performance
April 3, 2014 by 24 Comments
I'm always looking for a way to work smarter and maximize my workouts, so when I was contacted about being a brand ambassador for X2Performance® as part of a limited time program, I was very intrigued. I had first heard of X2Performance when Beth … [Continue reading]
March Rewind
March 31, 2014 by 6 Comments
Ah another month coming to a close. And while I got off to a slow start, things definitely improved as the month went on. Good things for March: While I missed my goal of the #FFMarchMiles 100 mile challenge, my mileage is the highest it's been … [Continue reading]
A Run in Numbers
March 29, 2014 by 3 Comments
9 -- miles 42 -- degrees 5 -- hills 2 -- ponds along the route 1 -- train tracks crossed 6 -- friends who beeped when they passed 1 -- "Go mom!" yelled by my son as he and J drove by on the way to lacrosse practice 3 -- very … [Continue reading]
Training check in – Persistance
March 24, 2014 by 6 Comments
Ever have one of those weeks where despite your best intentions things just don't go as you'd hoped? Yeah well that was this past week for me from a workout perspective. And, while I did beat myself up ever so briefly yesterday, there's no value on … [Continue reading]
Friday Five – Running with Kids
March 21, 2014 by 15 Comments
As I've been running with my son to get ready for the BAA 5K, I wanted to share some tips on running with your kids. The idea running must be their idea not yours! I've gotten some emails asking "How did you get your son to run with … [Continue reading]
