Yesterday I hit up a spin class, which I’m doing more and more these days since running and I are on a break. It was a hill interval class. For once I really cranked the intensity because I wasn’t saving my legs for a run. Apparently everyone was not doing the same because the instructor [Read More]
A Runner in Bike Clothing
This hip injury has been a challenge to say the least. Filled with hope, I followed Dr. Miracle’s treatment plan as if my life depended on it. Alas Thursday’s test run did not go as planned: the pain returned after a mile and a half and I ended up shutting it down and moving to [Read More]
Runners vs Cyclists
With our ‘ring of fire’ heatwave still going strong, I was grateful today was not a running day. Although I haven’t been running outside (my mill and I are having a rare summer fling) I’m still getting out on my bike as much as possible. Cycling when it’s 100+ degrees is a sweat fest but [Read More]
Confession Friday: Natural Remedies for Ants
1. I have a half marathon this weekend with a mongo hill in it and I’ve done zippo in the hill training department. Not even gonna try to make any excuses. This is NOT a goal race though. Just a training run. 2. Since marathon training started, I’ve dropped my brick workouts like a hot [Read More]
Happy Memorial Day!
Whether you’re grillin’, chillin’ or both, I hope everyone will get out and have fun today as we salute our troops and remember their sacrifice. Just a few things from here as I make my way through the long weekend:Something FunnyThing 2, age 4, overheard telling my sister:Thing 2: “My teacher had a baby in her [Read More]
Weekend and Training Recap
Week 10 of Boston training is complete: 32 miles I’m so tired with all the crappy weather and the time change. Can’t we have one more weekend day? Just one? Here’s how it went:Monday Yoga Tuesday SRD still avoiding the chlorine vapors so no pool intervals for me Wednesday 7 mile run, 30 mins on [Read More]
Mental Health Monday
I have no idea what week of Boston training this nor do I wanna know. I am also clueless as to my total mileage and want to keep it that way.It’s been a wild and crazy week to say the least. I’d be lying if I said evil, cynical thoughts aren’t seeping in. How the [Read More]
Off the Deep End
Yes folks, I actually got myself into the water today for some pool running! Wonders never cease! But first, Bikram on the Bike: I did the same Group Cycle class I went to last week. After securing my ‘usual’ spot behind Dick Cheney and next to the Ultimate Puma I got down to business. Legs were [Read More]
Marathon of Fitness Extravaganza
I went to the YMCA to do some pool running today.I got there to find a large charity event going on. The more activities you do, the more money is raised for the Strong Kids Campaign. What’s not to like? So I did:1 hr group cycle1 hr muscle conditioning1 hr yoga Then I headed to the [Read More]
