I met Meb five years ago at the Rock n Roll Chicago Race expo. I had the kids in tow, then ages 4 and 8. They were on the prowl for expo booth candy, and had apparently succeeded in scoring some, as the first thing Meb did when he met me was peel a sucker [Read More]
How to Silence Your Inner Critic
Last week I was at the pool going through the motions of trying to swim when a coach approached. The Aquatic Director and Triathlon Swim Coach, actually. We talked about my goals (survive my first tri) and she asked to see my stroke. I swam out and most of the way back before I wigged [Read More]
What’s Up With Post-Workout Weight Gain?
First up, here’s last week’s training: Monday: Rest Tuesday: 6 mile run Wednesday: Swim 30 minutes Thursday: 5.25 miles speed intervals Friday: Yoga Saturday: 8 mile run, 10 mile bike Sunday: Strength workout, 15 mile bike Only one swim. First time back in the pool post vacay and chest crud. To say it sucked would [Read More]
Loving/Not Loving and a Giveaway
Loving: Watching the action in our duck nest. Not Loving: Thing 1 was awakened last night by loud quacking. I checked the nest to find four eggs broken and strewn outside the nest. My heart broke. What marauding predator could’ve done this? Makes me wanna set up a night watch. Now there are 8. Loving: [Read More]
Friday Five
Since I missed this month’s coffee date, I feel the urge to catch you up on what’s going on around here: Duck helicopter mom: As is typical in spring, I’ve noticed ducks hanging around. Two Mallard drakes and one female. According to my research, female ducks are just called “ducks” no fancy name. I don’t [Read More]
Running Strong and Running Fat
If you hadn’t noticed, Runner’s World recently sent me some books to review. This next one is a goodie: Running Strong: The Sports Doctor’s Complete Guide to Staying Healthy and Injury Free for Life by Dr. Jordan Metzl, MD The best thing about this book is that its written by a doctor who is also a [Read More]
A Runner in Tri Clothing
At the beginning of the year, I bit the bullet and signed up for my first tri. Since then I’ve been immersed (yes that’s a pun) in learning to swim. I’ve been running, but it’s definitely taken a back seat to all things aqua. I waded through gobs of triathlon books, and this one about the [Read More]
Eggshell Shuffle Race Report
At last I ran a race! I hadn’t raced since the 3 turkey trots last November so it’s been quite a dry spell. This was really more of a fun run. I ran alone in 2013, Thing 1 ran it with me last year and this year Thing 2 wanted to join in the fun. [Read More]
5 Ways to Stay Active on a Cruise
There are few things I love more than travel. Cruising is one of my favorite ways to do it. Over the years, I’ve done my share of cruising. I lost count somewhere after 15. Almost every single time I cruise with someone who hasn’t gone before, I’m asked “what will there be to do?” or [Read More]
Running, Running and a Hurricane
Vegas Baby: So registration opened and I pulled the trigger yesterday. Turns out it’s on our 17th wedding anniversary weekend so the Caveman is coming with me. Should be all kinds of fun. Not sure about the night race part. Past my bedtime. Plus how do you fuel pre-race? Hit up the Vegas buffet early [Read More]
