Ok so it’s day 4 of no running. So far my spirits are still good, probably because I’m occupying myself with things other than, you know the R word….or the M word. Today, because it’s supposed to be rainy, I’ll get my spin on in a group cycle class–haven’t been in eons, then I’ll pump [Read More]
Take Action Tuesday
First thank you all so much for your kind words yesterday. They meant the world to me. After finally ripping off the bandaid that was the prospect of running the Twin Cities Marathon, I’ve been doing more than my share of sniveling, whining, licking my wounds, riding around on Blanche, the trusty road bike, enjoying some [Read More]
How Solid is Your Rock?
I’ve always felt very fortunate that the Caveman was so supportive of my running: He alerts me to new products, websites and sales on running gear. He and the kids traipse to many of my races. They spend countless hours braving the elements along the sidelines, schlepping signs, balloons, my lotions and potions, cheering until [Read More]
Twin Cities We Have a Problem…Maybe
Tale of an angry hip I cut my 20-miler way short yesterday due to hip pain. My left hip was complaining mildly after just a couple of miles. Not wanting to make matters worse and push through something I shouldn’t, I aborted the mission after 3 miles and rode 30 miles on Blanche the trusty [Read More]
Up For Air: 2010 in Review
Christmas was nice. It was wonderful to be with my family, the kids were delighted, Santa managed to find what he misplaced, the duplicate turned out not to be. The Buche de Noel, however…..was not so great. In the spirit of full disclosure the cake pic in my last post was what I’d HOPED it [Read More]
Weekend Rewind: Haunted Edition
It was all going so well. I baked not one but two batches of brownies. Pumpkin brownies and an attempt at smore’s brownies. They were both utterly delish. The marshmallows in the smore’s version melted away leaving behind a ghostly delicious chewiness. Yesterday was my long run. Weather was good: a tad, ok very windy [Read More]
It’s a Cold…It’s a Hernia…
…No it’s TAPER TIME!I felt the cold coming on Saturday at my mom’s birthday party. She turned 70…I know it’s so ….but 70 is the new 50, right? I got her a Coach Purse so big I swear she could crawl in and curl up for some peace. She probably would have done just that [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]
Up and Running!
I am elated to report that I am off the injured reserve and back on the roads! WOOT! Shhhh don’t tell my sports doc, Dr Miracle Worker himself, but I jumped the gun just a smidge and slipped in 3 easy miles on the mill Wednesday. Totally pain free, oh yeah! It was beyond gorgeous [Read More]
The Day My Feet Stood Still
There was no long run for me yesterday. Not on the roads, not in the pool, not even a cycling class. I swapped my usual pre-long run Sunday coffee for green tea and honey. And while not being able to get out there felt like a knife in my heart, a part of me secretly [Read More]
