How can one have the worst run of one’s life and one of the best runs within 48 hours of each other?That’s the question I am pondering deeply here. I’ll be back to discuss this phenomenon further. Meanwhile, TODAY IS A GOOD DAY!As I was walking Thing 2 down the hallway to her preschool class, [Read More]
Archives for 2010
Riddle Me This
How can one have the worst run of one’s life and one of the best runs within 48 hours of each other?That’s the question I am pondering deeply here. I’ll be back to discuss this phenomenon further. Meanwhile, TODAY IS A GOOD DAY!As I was walking Thing 2 down the hallway to her preschool class, [Read More]
In Honor of That Hog in the Ground…
I think it’s high time around here for another GIVEAWAY!!! Sponsored by the awesome folks at: One Lucky Winner will receive: The Nathan Quick Draw Plus Handheld Bottle Look at these features!Moisture-wicking adjustable airmesh hand strap22 oz. bottle with clipless capZip pocket with key clip3M Scotchbrite reflective trimMy 2 cents:I have this exact model and [Read More]
In Honor of That Hog in the Ground…
I think it’s high time around here for another GIVEAWAY!!! Sponsored by the awesome folks at: One Lucky Winner will receive: The Nathan Quick Draw Plus Handheld Bottle Look at these features!Moisture-wicking adjustable airmesh hand strap22 oz. bottle with clipless capZip pocket with key clip3M Scotchbrite reflective trimMy 2 cents:I have this exact model and [Read More]
Training Recap
Week 5 of Boston Training is Complete: 35 miles Here’s how it went:Monday: YogaTuesday: Speedwork: 3x1600m and Weights.Wednesday: FIRST+ endurance run. Cutback to 5 miles.Thursday: SRDFriday: 6 mile tempo run. Weights.Saturday: SRDSunday: 18 miles; Kettleworx Core DVD; Swimming Dog paddling with the kids.Notes: I took 2 rest days to combat the fatigue I’ve been feeling lately. My runs on [Read More]
Training Recap
Week 5 of Boston Training is Complete: 35 miles Here’s how it went:Monday: YogaTuesday: Speedwork: 3x1600m and Weights.Wednesday: FIRST+ endurance run. Cutback to 5 miles.Thursday: SRDFriday: 6 mile tempo run. Weights.Saturday: SRDSunday: 18 miles; Kettleworx Core DVD; Swimming Dog paddling with the kids.Notes: I took 2 rest days to combat the fatigue I’ve been feeling lately. My runs on [Read More]
What I Did On My Rest Day
1. Slept 9 hours! 2. Made my usual weekend jaunt to Trader Joe’s where I came upon a yummy new snack I am sure to overeat with abandon: They’re almonds, covered in dark chocolate, covered in cocoa. Nice! 2. Visited a new bakery in town in search of a festive hostess gift for tonight’s Mardi [Read More]
What I Did On My Rest Day
1. Slept 9 hours! 2. Made my usual weekend jaunt to Trader Joe’s where I came upon a yummy new snack I am sure to overeat with abandon: They’re almonds, covered in dark chocolate, covered in cocoa. Nice! 2. Visited a new bakery in town in search of a festive hostess gift for tonight’s Mardi [Read More]
Plates In the Air
Many of us charge into the new year with a new training plan all eager to stride toward our goals. But sometimes we’re a little too eager and the training loses steam, or even worse, we are derailed by injury. In our zeal we neglect to give our body adequate time to recover from the [Read More]
Stalling
On tap today was my FIRST + Operation Build Endurance 10 miler. But I planned for 8 because it’s a cutback week. And I’m tiiired! Too many body parts to call out one by one are complaining so I’ll just have them all stand up graduation style, recognize them en masse, and hope the aches [Read More]
