Running and milestones kind of go hand-in-hand. Running is hard. Training takes discipline and sacrifice. So when we run a new distance, or stick with a training plan for months, finish a challenging race or PR, we need to celebrate, right? 2017 will be the 10th anniversary of my first half and full marathons. Kind [Read More]
A Hoarder. Of the Highest Order.
This week’s Tuesdays on the Run topic is race gear. We all love it, right? Are you a hoarder with a stash that requires its own zip code? Or are you a minimalist? Like many, I do love me some running gear. Ok lots of it. Brands? I’ve got a fave….or 6…or 12. First I [Read More]
Test Lab Thursday: Aftershokz Wireless Headphones
Time for another edition of Test Lab Thursday! This week I’m excited to tell you about AfterShokz Titanium Wireless Stereo Headphones. AfterShokz Trex Titanium Wireless Headphones I already told you all about the United Relay of America, which started in Seattle on April 27, went through Chicago earlier this week and is making its way all [Read More]
What’s Your Racing Personality?
This week on Tuesdays on the Run we’re talking about your racing personality aka: Do you find yourself doing the same races over and over? Are you a one-and-done type? A 50 stater? Marathon Maniac? Tell us! Me? I’m kind of all over the place: At this point I’ve run over 100 races. While [Read More]
Racecation: Things to Consider When Planning One
This week’s Tuesdays on the Run topic is the almighty Racecation. We love the idea of destination racing, but how much does it really cost? Are there factors even more critical than monetary ones when deciding to hit the register button? My knee jerk reaction to the word “Racecation” is Sign Me Up! I wanna [Read More]
Cinco de Miler Race Report
I’ve eyed the Cinco de Miler for years and coveted the sombrero medal, alas I could never make the date work. Until this year. I was extra delighted when they offered a suburban option for packet pickup as trekking into the city is a pia on race day is more than enough trekking for me. [Read More]
Favorite Running Gear: Discounted
This week’s Tuesdays on the Run topic is all about our favorite: Running gear and where to get it. Maybe you cut loose and splurge on a regular basis, maybe you wait and reward yourself with a new outfit (or 6) when you hit a running milestone, but chances are you’ve got some go-to brands [Read More]
Relays, Ducks and Dogs
Do you relay? I sure do, especially when it’s for a great cause like this one is. As a Sweatpink Ambassador I was given the opportunity to partner with the United Relay of America and Aftershokz wireless stereo headphones. Select a leg of the United Relay of America and join me! The relay kicks off [Read More]
Let’s Hear It for Race Swag!
This week’s Tuesdays on the Run Linkup is all about Race Swag. You know: The goodies you receive at a race. For my purposes, I’m going to exclude race shirts and medals because they’re pretty much expected (at half marathons and longer). I’m defining swag as those unexpected tidbits (maybe at the finish line, maybe [Read More]
Weekly Wrap: Good, Bad, Delicious
T’was another crazy week. Before we get to that, here’s how the workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Yoga/corework Wednesday: Run 6 miles 6x400m intervals Thursday: Swim & Bike Friday: Pliyo intervals Saturday: Run 6 miles Sunday: Strength & Swim I shortened my weekend long run the slightest bit to give my ornery post tib. tendon [Read More]
