Last week I helped Toni celebrate her 34th birthday and 1st blogiversary by participating in her 3.5 mile virtual run. Although Chi-town has been eerily deficient in the snow department this year, our first ‘major’ storm of the season was just getting underway when I set out. The snow came fast, with a furious wind. [Read More]
Who Needs Some Sunglasses? Giveaway
We all know that protecting our eyes from the sun’s rays is especially important when we’re out running, riding or doing any number of other sports or activities. In addition to UVA/UVB protection, I wear sunglasses to protect my eyes from bugs, wind, debris and, now that we’re in the dead of winter, the super-cold [Read More]
Signs It’s Time to Return to the Gym
Google images You may know this is the time of year I clear out of the gym temporarily to make way for the resolutioners. It’s my tradition. But this week, let the record show, I made an unlikely, unplanned, premature return. The universe was giving me signs: 1. Our water heater blew up and the [Read More]
The Courage to Start
There’s a woman I see on one of my running routes lately, almost every time I’m out there. If her cotton sweatpants and hoodie with fleece jacket don’t out her as a newbie runner, her bulky knit hat and mittens certainly do. We wave and smile and I offer her encouragement. As far as I [Read More]
Tale of an Angry Ham: Progress Report
google images My first full hour of myofascial release with Notorious, Dr. Miracle’s partner in, well, miracles, started off with what looked like a mini yoga mat covered in…wait for it… …on second thought, make sure you’re sitting down… …needles.If you’re joining us late and need to know what the heck I’m talking about, please [Read More]
Aspaeris Pivot Shorts Review/Giveaway
Because I tend to be a smidge injury prone, RICE (rest, ice, COMPRESSION, elevation) is pretty much a daily ritual for me. When the opportunity arose to try Aspaeris Pivot Shorts, I was all over it. I was a tad leery when they arrived, because they looked tiny. Would they really stretch enough to accommodate the [Read More]
10 Reasons to Embrace Cold Weather Running
1. More fun running gear. Wind pants anyone? 2. Nearly frozen GU is a delicacy. 3. Who cares about a Klout score? Your badass quotient will soar. 4. You’ll want to pick up the pace before your water, and everything else, freezes solid. 5. Because the wildlife will be entertained when you slip and fall [Read More]
Happy New Year!
Before we all step off into business-as-usual 2012, I want to thank all of you who stop by here regularly to cheer me on, kick me in the ass, share advice, experiences and everything else. I’ve enjoyed your friendship, (real life and cyber) and it’s been an honor to celebrate your triumphs, encourage you as [Read More]
Racing Ahead: 4C’s for 2012
google images It’s no secret I did not light the running world on fire this year.I got off to a soggy start and it pretty much went downhill from there, culminating in not one but two injuries that derailed my fall marathon plans. Oh and let’s not forget the pair of BDD Pukie Awards.Miraculously, of [Read More]
Running the Numbers: Key West
Duration of trip: 6 days Days spent weathering Hurricane MIL’s vitriol before evacuating to higher ground the oceanfront Westin: 3 Number of runs: 3. 2 crapsters, 1 great and totally pain-free. Slices of key lime pie consumed: 2. 1 great and 1 out of this world spectacular. Cruise ships docked in Key West: 5 Cruise [Read More]
