Recently I was invited to try a Trainerly online personal training session. Personal training? Yes please! Wait, I don’t need to go anywhere? The trainer comes to the comfort of my own home virtually? I had to let this process. I can watch the trainer via my computer screen, like a workout video….but the trainer can [Read More]
Archives for 2013
Halloween Party Treats
Some of the things I love most about fall, in addition to cool running weather, are the holidays and the traditions that often go along with them. One of ours is a Halloween party. Thanksgiving and Christmas both rotate around the family but Halloween has been ours since before the kids were born and we [Read More]
One Small Change
Week One is done! What was your first one small change? How did you do? Can’t wait to read about it. Me? I started with something that’s small but oh so irritating and a perennial problem for me. Kitchen counters cluttered with mail, receipts, coupons, kids’ schoolwork, toys, you name it. It just had to [Read More]
Thing 1’s First 5k: Race Report
When the runner is ready, the race will come. I’ve waited a looong time for Thing 1 to want to run a race. I can count on two fingers the number of kids’ races she’s done. Although she had a stellar rookie year on the track team last year, she still has never run with [Read More]
How to Stay Strong Mentally During a Long Run
Since we’re in the thick of race season and not a week goes by that I don’t get an email asking for tips on how to stay positive mentally when the going gets tough, I thought I’d share some things you can do to head off a race-time wig out. Know the course: Drive it [Read More]
TTT: First World Problems
1. I effed up. You know I like to stalk the “We made too much” section of the Lululemon site in hopes of paying too much for workout wear instead of obscenely way too much. Imagine my delight when I scored this sweet tank. I got it, wore it (once) loved it, then ever so [Read More]
September by Number
Miles Run: 62 Mile on bike: 92 Miles walking: 8 Fitness: Plenty of leg and core workouts, but since I’m a schlock, I did not log so nothing official. Animal encounters: 2 dogs, 2 snakes (one dead, one very much alive. I am scarred for life). Races: Two 5ks Podium Finishes: 2. because I rock…and the grandmaster AG [Read More]
Last Quarter Link Up: One Small Change
How can it be October already? With temps climbing into the mid-80’s here today, it sure doesn’t feel like October. Anyway, let’s not let the last quarter of the year slip away without doing something(s) constructive. We all know that making one small change is pretty easy, feels harmless right? But sticking with it can [Read More]
MAF Training
Shhhh……MAF’ing in progress. I’m slowing it down: 180 minus your age, in case you were wondering. My first outing felt leisurely and feathery light. I’m pretty sure I looked like this: But soon the Secretariat in me wanted to be done and I fought the urge to pick it up and blaze home. There is [Read More]
Spreading Some Sunshine
Here in Chi-town we’ve been blessed with a string of gorgeous days with 100% sunshine. What better to time to spread some of that around? Elle was sweet enough to honor me with the Sunshine Award. Thanks Elle! The Rules: 1. Include award logo in a post or on your blog. 2. Link to the [Read More]
