Yesterday was a good day in the pool. No creepers. I’m no longer embarrassed by what the lifeguard may think as he watches me flail and snort. I seemed to go further in the 30 minutes I force, I mean allow myself to swim. 1150 meters. I need to swim 800 meters for Espirit de [Read More]
Truths About Running For Weightloss
Don’t we all wish there was one ‘magic bullet’ we could all take advantage of to reach our ideal weight and stay there? I know firsthand, the struggle is real. As a running coach, If I had a dollar for each person who has come to me wanting to be trained for a marathon to [Read More]
You Look Like a Swimmer
Before we get to the swimming, some of you asked what my training weeks look like lately so here’s how my week in workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday Run 5 miles, Core/stability training Wednesday: 30 minute Swim Thursday Run 6.25 miles (800m repeats) Friday: 35 minute Swim Saturday 8 miles Sunday: Strength, 20 minute Swim [Read More]
Ultimate Coffee Date: Spring Break Edition
I’m linking up again for a coffee date with Coco, Lynda and Deborah. I’m double fisting coffee and Zip-Fizz. Let’s get to it, shall we? If we were having coffee I’d tell you I’m feeling wistful. There was another plagiarism scandal in the blogosphere yesterday. That kind of crap makes me sad. Yes it’s nice that blogs are recognized [Read More]
Stuff I Love and a Giveaway
1. Before we delve into things I’m loving now, let me just say I’m especially loving that there might just be an end in sight to this polar madness we’ve endured for way too long! 50’s next week? Yes please! 2. Beautiful breakfast. I’m all about coffee first thing in the morning. I know it’s [Read More]
Changes to the Race Schedule
I’m not sure what it is about this year but my racing schedule seems to be in flux more than usual. I’m getting off to a later start than usual with no races until April, but given our ridiculous winter, that’s A-OK with me. Here’s how it’s looking now. Things in red were taken out. [Read More]
Blog Posts Gone Viral
What is viral anyway? Typically I think of something (mostly on the internet) getting millions of views. When I look over the stats for this blog, (that is the age of a first grader now) there are some posts that, what can I say? are just way popular. I wish they were posts about running [Read More]
Standout Post-Race Treats
It’s no secret runners need to take in a combination of protein, carbs and fat as soon as possible after crossing the finish line. All the better to replenish depleted glycogen stores and start the recovery process. Read more tips about recovery here. As much as I’d like to think I want a post-race treat, the [Read More]
February by Number
Who’s happy to put February behind us and turn the page to March? Raises hand. Here’s how February shook out here: Miles Run: 78 Races: 0 Swims: 11 Gym Days: 16 Unassisted Pullups: 3 Times the dogs slept thru the night: 5 Pool creepers: 2 Flat Whites: 2 Days til spring break: 20. You’d better [Read More]
February Runfession Friday Linkup
With the weather we’ve been having, the end of this month cannot come soon enough for my taste. At last Runfession Friday is here. Kids, let me tell you I am bursting with some juicy ones. Let’s get started, shall we? Join me by linking up your run- gym- and swimfessions below and please be [Read More]
