We all know to bring running shoes to a race….and something to wear….maybe the Garmin….or a playlist. But why is it so stressful to pack for a destination race? Honestly I’ve been throwing stuff on a heap all week so I don’t feel like I’m behind the 8-ball. Here are a few of the things [Read More]
NYC Marathon Training: What’s Staying/Going/Adding
Here’s how last week ended up: Running Miles: 21 Bike Miles: 20 Monday: Rest Tuesday: 5 miles speedwork, Strength for legs Wednesday: 20 on bike Thursday: 6 miles Friday: Yoga, Strength Saturday: Rest, well golf Sunday: 10 miles So. New York City Marathon training officially OFFICIALLY starts today. Although I’ve been hedging for weeks. Who [Read More]
#FuelYourBetter with Vega Sport Protein Bars
Disclosure: I received Vega Sport Protein Bars in exchange for my honest review as part of the Fuel Your Better campaign by Vega Sport and Fit Approach. All opinions are my own. You may remember the rude awakening I had last month at the Lincoln Presidential Half. Someone, who shall remain nameless, convinced me to stray from [Read More]
Stuff I Love: Racing Edition
I know I’ve been harping on the Flying Pig weekend thing for like forever. I’m finally leaving…well tomorrow I am. I’m packing…sort of…well the Garmin isn’t charged and I don’t know what I’m wearing yet…but here’s some stuff I KNOW I’m bringing: Car Snacks. Um yeah, it’s a 6-hour drive each way. What? A complimentary [Read More]
Holiday Hangover Randoms
I ran a dozen miles on Easter Sunday, fueled by PB m&ms and jelly beans. Not having the Garmin makes me want to take walk breaks. No bueno. The Caveman spent the weekend in his sports throne, deeply immersed in Masters golf coverage. Still mixer less. Although I probably didn’t use my KitchenAid more than [Read More]
Questions I Get Questions…
First welcome new bloggy A-listers! It’s great to have you here! Since running…um here’s that B-word again…Boston…you’ve inundated my inbox with questions. I love it!Without further ado, some answers for those inquiring minds: What was your fueling strategy for Boston?Because my wave went off at 10:30 (late in marathon terms) I had time for not [Read More]