I’ve been pushing (and kicking and swearing) my way through learning to swim for about six weeks now. It hasn’t been easy. There’s SO much to think about all at once. Add to that the whole water panic thing and the need to come up for air and I’ve got a challenge on my hands. [Read More]
Currently: Love Edition
Time for a little update on what’s current around here: Books: Just all sorts of triathlon stuff. Movies: We had a date night last weekend. We saw American Sniper. Guess who picked that? It was good though. Speaking of movies, who’s going to see 50 Shades? Would it be weird if I went to see [Read More]
Runners are Way Ahead of the Fashion Police
Flipping through the March issue of Glamour Magazine (I know, don’t ask) this morning I came upon one of my favorite things: Dos and Don’ts. The section on “Don’ts that are now Dos” caught my eye. According to the fashion gods at Glamour, the following are now fashion DOs: High waisted pants The intentionally visible [Read More]
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Protein Smoothie
It was a good weekend. Saturday was sunny with temps creeping up into the 40’s, melting a significant portion of our 20+” of snow. I ran without a jacket or gloves. The Caveman and I had a child-free date night. Whaaaat? Not only did I run, but strength training and swimming happened as well. Some [Read More]
February Coffee Talk
I’m linking up again for a coffee date with Coco, Lynda and Deborah. I’ve got some Starbucks house blend all brewed and ready to go so let’s get to it, shall we? I’m entertaining the thought of a fall marathon. I know this was supposed to be the year of the tri and RocknRoll fun, but friends don’t let [Read More]
Own Your Awesome
I spoke to a running club the other day. It was fun to be among a group where everyone shares the same passion. What struck me though, was that so many of the runners, women especially, told me how ‘not fast’ they were. Almost all of them are Boston Qualifiers. I know speed is relative, [Read More]
What’s Not In Your Bag?
On Runfession Friday I told you I forgot my running shoes when I went to the gym and had to run on the mill in the trail shoes I tromped through the slushy parking lot in. The very next day, as I was switching gears from strength to swim, a lady who took the locker [Read More]
Nutrition Basics for Runners
The topic of this week’s Tuesdays on the Run is Runner’s Nutrition. Nutrition is definitely something that can make or break a run. Been there done that. Here are some of the guidelines I follow: Pre-Run <1 hour: Nothing special special pre-run. Just make sure to drink 12 oz or so of plain water. >1 [Read More]
Blizzard Weekend and Weird Souvenirs
The Caveman made it home from Asia finally. Ahead of the blizzard for the win. You already know about the awesome mugs he brought me. (Drinking from Xiamen today) but that’s not all he dragged through customs. We are now the proud owners of this solar-powered lucky waving cat. If he has a formal name, [Read More]
January by Number
Miles Run: 75 Races: 0 Gym/Strength Days: 12 Unassisted pullups from hanging: For sure 1, usually 2, if I wear my #dianestrong tank? 3 Swim Days: 12 (can I get a boomshakalaka?) Days I wore my swim cap sideways: 12 Batches of chili made: 3 Cupcakes eaten: 2 (after that sawdust-like gluten-free one I needed [Read More]
