I threw it out there the other day that 2015 would be the year of the tri for me. Well “a” tri. We’re not talking anything huge, just a tiny little sprint. When Espirit de She contacted me to be an Ambassador again this year, I figured, why not take the plunge…literally….and do the tri [Read More]
Got a Dog? Purina Pro Plan Sweepstakes and Photo Contest
I am a self-professed dog lover. We always had a family dog or two growing up and now that I have a family of my own, of course dogs are part of it. Remy and Carlo were our first babies. We got them immediately after moving from Europe back to the states in 2000. The [Read More]
My Year of Running
I’m linking up twice today: With Amanda for My Year of Running… …and for Tuesdays on the Run, where the topic is race bling. 2014 was a good running year for me. Not because I set new PRs (I did not) but because I let go of the pace monkey and ran for the joy of [Read More]
Finding #BetterBalance with Phenoh 7.4
One of the most important aspects of endurance sports is hydration. Replacing the fluid and electrolytes we lose from exertion is key. If you remember, I kind of blew it at NYCM last month because I had no idea the extreme wind would be so dehydrating until it was too late. When I was given [Read More]
I ‘Mustache’ You Some Questions
I was tagged by Rachelle to answer a bunch of “mustache” questions. So, since I’m keeping it light on a Monday, and I’m so sore from hitting the gym yesterday, here goes: 4 Names people call you other than your own name. Mommy Mama MoMo MeeMo 4 Jobs I’ve had: Popcorn/candy seller at the movies [Read More]
Humpday Giveaway
It’s December, my birthday month (don’t need anymore of those but it beats the alternative, right?) and time to start sharing my favorite things. You know I love me some nut butter. What runner doesn’t? My absolute favorite is The Bee’s Knees from Peanut Butter & Co. It’s the perfect mix of peanuts and honey. [Read More]
Thanksgiving Good-Bad-Ugly
Thanksgiving 2014 is history and I survived. No oven fires or slips of the carving knife to be had. Chalk it up to turkey trot endorphins, but I think I handled the in-laws and the weeks of food-prep pretty well. I don’t think I’ve ever been as exhausted as I was on Black Friday, but [Read More]
A Tale of 3 Turkey Trots
Actually here are the tales of trot 1 and trot 2 if you missed them. I’ve done the Schaumburg Half here before, but never the 5k. This is the cheaper, less crowded sister race to the hometown one I’ve been complaining about. It was supposed to be a warmer day, and it was. However at [Read More]
Turkey Trot 2.0
Yesterday was the 2nd installment of my Turkey Trot trifecta. An 8k this time, right here in town. You know, the race I complained about the other day because it’s gotten too large and too pricey. The day dawned cold and clear: low 20’s. Better than last year’s 9 degrees. I got there an hour+ [Read More]
A Bone to Pick with Races
I’m calling fowl (sorry, couldn’t resist) on tomorrow’s turkey trot. It’s just a local one right here in the center of my very own town. I’ve run it many times before. The first year it was a trail race through driving sleet. In subsequent years it ran through town and finished under our covered bridge. [Read More]
