Has October flown by or what? Cannot believe we’ve been making small changes for a whole month already! So fill me in–how’s it going? What have you changed so far? Are you able to keep all of the changes going? If you’re just joining us, welcome! It’s never too late to start! I came across [Read More]
Archives for 2013
Trick or Treat Trot Race Report
This was a low-key race put on by a local rotary. Costumes were ‘strongly encouraged’. I’ve never done the costume thing before. It was time to get off my high horse and have fun. First time for everything, right? I woke to find my Garmin that was charging was now completely deadsville. Blank face. No [Read More]
Health Update and Grain Brain Challenge
Heartfelt thanks to so many of you for inquiring about the state of my heart and other health issues I’ve been facing this year. In a nutshell: The nuclear stress test gave me the all clear on my heart. Everything thankfully, is great on that front. I’ve been working with my doctor to regulate my [Read More]
Bling Runners Want
I was all warm and fuzzy over Chicago marathon weekend, so proud of my hometown race, the supportive fans, beautiful city, etc. Imagine my shock when I heard Chi-town’s marathon medal is a piece of crap. I’ve seen it but only in pics rather than in real life so I can’t vouch for or dispel [Read More]
Runfessions
MAF cheater. I’ve tried so hard to be faithful to this MAF training everyone and their mother seems to be trying lately. But for the last 3 weeks, I’ve been tramping around with my old friend speed intervals. There I said it. With nothing but 5ks on the schedule, I find them irresistible. The heavy [Read More]
#OneSmallChange Link Up
How did week 3 go? What did you change? What will you change for week 4? Link up and tell us about it! So far my small changes have gone like this: Week 1: Keep kitchen counters clutter-free Week 2: Drink at least 64oz. water daily Week 3: Do a 2-minute plank daily plank sequence [Read More]
Marathon Recovery Tips
Now that it’s peak racing season, I’ve been getting my share of emails asking about recovery. I’m sharing some of my best marathon recovery tips. Note: These work well after any long run or hard workout: Marathon Recovery Tips 1. As soon as you cross the finish line, replenish and rehydrate. Take in some carbs, salt, [Read More]
Chicago Marathon: A Spectator’s View
I spectated the Chicago Marathon again this year. This time I took the train down, which was awesome! Except the trains stop running by mid-day so I couldn’t stay at the race as long as I’d liked. My stake out was at mile 13. Right by the train station. SCORE! But holy security Batman. The [Read More]
#OneSmallChange Link Up
Week 2! Time is flying like it always does. What change did you make this week? How did it go? Were you able to keep rolling on last week’s change as well? No worries if you’re just joining us. The more the merrier. Remember it’s perfectly fine to stick with the same change if you [Read More]
Hectic Holiday Health Tips
We all know the holiday whirlwind is just around the corner. Events are stacking up. Family obligations, parties, shopping and of course tempting food make it all too easy to let healthy habits fall to the wayside. As an often-frazzled mom, I’m chauffeuring kids, making meals, running errands and countless things for my family everyday. [Read More]
