I’m talking about BPM. If you thought I was referring to Beats Per Minute, you’d be wrong. I’m talking about one of the newer innovations in women’s workout fashion. First there were sports bras. Then singlets with a shelf bra. Next came molded boob cups (or MBC’s) These were highly sought after because they covered [Read More]
Thinking Out Loud: Truths
Lisa did a wonderful, heart-felt post the other day called truths. Many times, in an effort to be positive and not whine, I tend to share the good stuff but keep the negatives to a minimum. Today I’m lifting Lisa’s Truths format and sharing the darker side of life lately. The truth is I WANT [Read More]
Racing: The Rest of the Year
This week’s Tuesday’s on the Run Linkup asks about race schedules. So far I haven’t done much this year beyond a 10-miler and a few triathlons. That’s all going to change very soon. Here’s how the rest of the year looks: This is my sweaty self after Fort2Base last year. Nice medal, yes? August 23: [Read More]
Marathon Training, Sinkholes and Wasps in the Attic
Total Mileage: 34 miles run, 2 miles swim Monday: Yoga Tuesday: Run 6 miles with 3 miles @tempo pace, Swim 800m Wednesday: Strength & Core, Swim 800m Thursday: Run 8 miles. Speedwork 2(6x400m), Swim 800m Friday: Run 2 miles, Plyometric intervals, upper body strength, swim 800m Saturday: Rest Sunday: Run 17 miles Running this week went well. [Read More]
My Child-Free Week
The kiddos flew out to NC to visit their grandparents last week. In fact even the Caveman was away on business for a couple of days , leaving me and my dog and fish posse all on our own. What’s a mom to do with a big fat slice of FREE-TIME? An evening workout. That’s [Read More]
Excuse-Proof Your Workouts
It’s been a tough summer. As a running coach, I hear all kinds of excuses. Races are fun. There’s music, cheering spectators, food and swag. We get to go on Facebook and Instagram with our finish line shots. Training? Not so much fun. You often have to get up before the sun to get [Read More]
Tips and Tricks for Family Travel Through Paris
The second stop on our European odyssey was Paris. While we’ve been here many times before, this was the first time we returned with kids. After our stay in London, we headed to St. Pancras Station where we boarded the Eurostar high-speed train (aka Chunnel, but Europeans don’t like to call it that) to Paris’ [Read More]
Marathon Training and Party Weekend Rewind
The weekend started with an early long run. I haven’t run 15 miles since NYCM training last summer. I did everything in my power beforehand to make it a success. Like freezing my fuel bottles the night before. At the crack of dawn I packed a cooler and headed to the trails. The last time I spent [Read More]
Runfessions: Prison Edition
Seriously where has July gone? The last Friday of the month means one thing: Time for another edition of Runfessions. Where you spill your run- gym, swim- heck all confessions are fair game, and link them up right here so you can start fresh next month. Let’s get busy shall we? 1. I ran into [Read More]
A Perfect Antidote to Flagging Motivation
This post is sponsored by Vocalpoint and Dick’s Sporting Goods. All opinions, as always, are my own. The number of days left until marathon number 9 is rapidly approaching 60. The miles are long, the days are hot, no matter how early I get out. Humidity hangs heavy in the air, making even the shortest [Read More]
