It seems my angry hamstring is chilling on ice more often than not these days while I continue to ponder exactly what it will take, barring an end to running, to heal it once and for all. In my quest for a solution I have solicited a variety of hamstring treatment opinions that I’d like [Read More]
Archives for 2009
Jekyll and Hyde Salute 10k Race Report
Let me start by telling you that one year ago at this very race, I captured my first ever age group first place title. It was an earth-shattering (for me, I tend to shatter easily) PR by 3+ minutes. I was certain there had to be some mistake with the timing because I just couldn’t [Read More]
Boston Marathon Race Report
After a carbolicious dinner with friends the night before I managed a sound, dreamless (as far as I recall) sleep until 5am. I ran various marathon scenarios in my head, then finally rolled out at 5:30 to start the first round of eating for the day.Hardboiled egg, coffee, sports drinkAt 6 I got down to [Read More]
Heading to Beantown
The last straws of hay are in the barn as of this morning. 3 miles at marathon pace were on tap, although I ended up with 3 moolit, teary, emotional miles at adrenaline-propelled speed. Much too fast but it felt good so I’m happy. Angry body parts were more compliant then they’ve been in some [Read More]
Will it rain? Will it not?
I guess it’s safe to say I’ve become obsessive about Boston’s weather lately. I check Accuweather on my IPod just about hourly, then listen to the morning forecast, then follow that up with 3 network forecasts later in the afternoon. The problem is, it’s different every time I look. Rain one minute, partly cloudy with [Read More]
And the Waterworks Begin
Well I guess I knew it would happen sooner or later. I’ve had 2 Boston-induced crying jags today. Both of them spurred on by sweet, pep-talk-type emails from friends who’ve been in my shoes.Now I know this is overly dramatic but in my Boston-obsessed delerium, one minute I am proud and grateful for the whole [Read More]
Finally an Endorphin Boost
I haven’t posted much lately as various issues/events have pushed my attitude to the brink of the crapper. The days are getting longer, the countdown to Boston ticking down, and alas the needle on the scale is ticking up as the tapers wears on.Hubby set out for The Master’s in Augusta at are-you kidding-me o’clock [Read More]
Remembering Why
This has been a tough week. My shoulder, although healing, is still dicey. My 800’s went well until I did my tempo run and restrained my hamstrings to the point where I didn’t think today’s long run would even happen. The kids have have been under the weather, one with chest congestion the other with [Read More]
22 Treadmill Miles
Today I carried out a 22-mile sentence on the treadmill. This was my last hurrah before the Boston Marathon taper. The big Kahuna. The whole enchilada. The mack daddy of my Boston training schedule. And of course it just HAD to snow. Not just a piddly, early spring dusting mind you. This was 8″ of [Read More]
2009 March Madness Half Marathon
Warning: Long-winded March Madness race report to follow. If you just want the stats, skip to the end.After a lazy high-carb day complete with cupcakes, pizza, Affogado, and plenty of time lolling on my behind, I woke this morning ready to rumble. 26 degrees and clear. I donned my ridiculous disco diva running skirt, rolled [Read More]
