It’s that time once again. Time to put it all out there to cleanse your athletic sole…I mean soul. Since I’m a multi-sport athlete, I’ll also be sharing gym- and swimfessions. Feel free to do the same. Whatever you wanna fess up to is just fine by me. Let’s get started, shall we? I forgot [Read More]
Life Lessons Learned in the Pool
Did you ever think you were a certain kind of person until something proved you were not? That’s how I feel about swimming. I thought I was patient. Until swimming showed me how impatient I can be. I thought I was calm. Until I realized I was not exhaling fully under the water then coming [Read More]
MeStrength Review
I’ve been a strength training machine these past several weeks. When MESTRENGTH offered to send me their drink powders to try out, who was I to refuse? How is MESTRENGTH different? It’s an electrolyte drink with zero carbs, sugars or calories. There are no artificial flavors or sweeteners and it’s vegan and gluten free. What’s [Read More]
My Worst Race
Today’s Tuesdays on the Run linkup poses the question: What was your worst race? Ouch. Bad races? I’ve had a few. Mostly my races have gone bad due to weather. I’ve had more than my share of heat, rain, hurricanes and the like. The most extreme are detailed here. But the absolute worst race? That distinction [Read More]
Weekend Update: Training Starts Now
It’s been loads of fun focusing on something other than running for the past couple of months, it really has. Strength training has been my main dish with a side of running and an even smaller (not very tasty) side of swimming. I’ve gotten significantly stronger. My knee that was little bit wonky last year is [Read More]
Friday 5: Loving/Not Loving
Because I probably tell you too much about me already, I’m going to follow Michelle’s lead and make this week’s Friday Five linkup about loves and non-loves. 1. Loving: Our local Mariano’s now sells Sprinkles cupcakes. Not Loving: I bought a gluten-free red velvet the other day and I swear it tasted like sawdust. 2. [Read More]
Are You Your Own Troll?
I mentioned my gym troll a few weeks ago. And how she perplexed me, then ticked me off, and finally she amused me. I’ve also told you that when I started running, I made it my ‘no negativity’ zone. I visualize success, even if I don’t feel that way. I say nice things to myself. Call [Read More]
A Day in My Life
I’m joining Katie’s A Day in the Life linkup today and sharing a few snapshots of what life is like at Casa del Marcia. I became a stay-at-home mom after working in the corporate world for 13+ years. I didn’t realize how much I defined myself by my position as a Fortune 500 Marketing VP [Read More]
Vitamin D: Are you Getting Enough?
One of the highlights of my week last week was getting the dreaded annual physical out of the way. While there, I learned that my Vitamin D levels are low. Again. Despite supplementing and taking in more than my share of fish oils, my 24 units fell well below the 30-100 range that is considered [Read More]
Currently: In Over My Head
I can’t let the middle of the month slip past too much more without a Current update. Books: I’m gorging on Triathlon and Swimming books. Totally immersed (get it?) in my new sport, although I feel like a total poser. Running Path: Running mileage has been intentionally low and I’ve done my share of milling. Although [Read More]
