Time already for another installment of stuff I’m digging. Time flies! Athleta’s Power Mesh CYA Skirt. OMG kids this makes my heart sing. Gorgeous color and print. Slip it over capris, tights or compression shorts. This one’s a top contender for Marine Corps Marathon attire. I can’t help but wonder if I could rock my [Read More]
Archives for 2012
Racing Revenge
When I got an email from the Soldier Field 10 Miler the other day, I was tempted. I ran this one back in 2006. Thing 2 was just 9 months old. Much of it was run on an overcrowded lakefront path. The turnaround point at mile 5 was wet from the water station with loose [Read More]
Chicago Marathon: 5 Cowbells
Marathon weekend in Chi-town never disappoints. Especially on the rare occasion when Mom Nature cooperates, which she did this year. I’m so glad I twisted Jill’s arm hard enough to keep her from bailing on this one. I ran Chicago in 2007 and 2010, volunteered in 2009. This was my first year spectating: the last [Read More]
Spirit of the Chicago Marathon
It’s been a rough couple of days. New computer + cranky hip = no running OR blogging. But I’m online now, lets hope running will follow shortly. The pool running gig is getting old. On to more exciting things: The Chicago Marathon! Blogger meetup: 3pm at the expo entrance. I know this is a late one [Read More]
What Not to Wear?
The other day as I was getting ready to head to the YMCA for my long pool run, the Caveman said “I need to go with you the next time you go bathing suit shopping. That is a grandma suit.” What? Me? In a grandma suit?? When I purchased it, oh back in early June, [Read More]
2 Steps Forward…
…and yes, one step back. Last week after Rock n Roll Denver was going so well… My mile repeats were stellar once I got back to oxygenated air. I ran an unusually strong 10+ miles at marathon pace (whatever that is) on Thursday. On Saturday I set out for my long run. I planned on [Read More]
Secrets of Running Badassery Revealed
I got an email the other day: Marcia blah blah, …..You are such a badass runner, blah blah… how do you maintain that mindset through training and racing? This is some kind of a joke right? Mom, is that you? I’d swear it was if my mom emailed. I think I got my technophobe gene [Read More]
One, Ok Two Small Things
Warning: The following message may be a result of residual runner’s high and contains extreme cornballishness. Reader discretion is advised. Can small positive things change your whole outlook? That is the case for me today. I came home from Denver (where I had a crazy, fabulous time) to find I had lost a couple of [Read More]
Denver RnR Part II: Thelma and Louise Go Hiking
One of the best parts of a destination race is enjoying some time afterward, free of race nerves/stress to decompress and enjoy. Jill and I did just that: We set out for the mountains. Low on gas, but we’d get some…maybe…eventually. Immersed in what we do best, gabbing (did you think I was gonna say [Read More]
RnR Denver Race Report
Subtitle: Thelma and Louise’s Half Marathon Adventure I got to Denver Friday, a smidge late thanks to the usual American Airlines shenanigans. When they announced the plane was undergoing ‘maintenance’ and they wouldn’t know if it would go until the time it was supposed to leave, my RnR heavy medal (for 2 RnR’s in 1 [Read More]
