Hi it’s us again, the canine folk of Burj Teamarcia. We’re here to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day because a certain someone is too busy cycling her brains out and watching the Olympics to come over and blog. If you haven’t heard by now (honestly who hasn’t?) Marcia strained her achilles and is skipping [Read More]
Archives for 2010
Sharing Some Love
With my 200th post behind me and Valentine’s Day just ahead, I thought it nice to share some LOVE. What could be more LOVING than a pampering spa giveaway from one of my very favorite in the whole world sponsors?? This awesome giveaway is sponsored by: Makers of all things fragrant, soothing and wonderful. I’ve [Read More]
Three Things
1. To the Victors Go the Spoils! No I didn’t ‘win’ Casey’s virtual 10k but I always feel like a winner when I run. Look at this cute bracelet she sent to commemorate the event! I love the red for Valentine’s day! I took this pic shortly before said bracelet was confiscated by Thing 1. In [Read More]
The Sky is Falling!
Yes the snow is falling, we’ve got 12″ and counting, and the wind is howling, not unusual for Chi-town in the winter. But get this: Last nightWE HAD A FREAKING EARTHQUAKE!! Now that is uber unusual for these parts. 4.3 on the Richter scale no less. Maybe small potatoes to some of you but big [Read More]
A Kinder, Gentler Ice Bath
Now that spring marathon training is getting up into the mega mile long runs, it’s time to cool things down with my old friend: the bone chilling, muscle soothing, inflammation halting ice bath.Although going out and acquiring 20 lbs of poly-bagged cubes and dumping themin the tub makes for great theater, to my knowledge, the [Read More]
Training Recap
Week 6 of Boston Marathon Training is Complete: 33 miles Monday: YogaTuesday: Speedwork: 2×1200, 4x800mWednesday: Kettleworx Core and Shoulders/Arms DVDsThursday: 6 mile tempo runFriday: Muscle Conditioning ClassSaturday: Yoga, ice skating with the kidsSunday: 20 miles, ice skating with the kids Notes: This week I dropped my 4th run completely. Like a cheap car, I’ve felt [Read More]
Meet Bachelor #1
The new shoe throw down started today. The plan was to run 10 of my scheduled 20 miles in new shoes then change back for the remainder. Before I unveil the first contestant let me share some of the qualities I’m looking for in a guy shoe:Comfort: No blisters, rubbing, chafing and the like, preferably no [Read More]
My Cheating Heart
I’ve done it again. Once a cheater always a cheater I guess. You may remember I had a shoe, um, shall we say, transgression last summer when I was deep in marathon training for Columbus. I made a rash decision to break up with my Mizunos for a cuter, lighter Nike. Gory details here: But [Read More]
In the Kitchen With…
With…With…Are you still with me?Ok ready, promise not to leave as soon as you see what I’m messing with now…BEETS! Come on you promised! Actually I am thrilled with the way these came out! Red Velvet cake is all rage these days but have you any idea how much gross red food dye it takes [Read More]
In the Kitchen With…
With…With…Are you still with me?Ok ready, promise not to leave as soon as you see what I’m messing with now…BEETS! Come on you promised! Actually I am thrilled with the way these came out! Red Velvet cake is all rage these days but have you any idea how much gross red food dye it takes [Read More]
