I’ve always felt very fortunate that the Caveman was so supportive of my running: He alerts me to new products, websites and sales on running gear. He and the kids traipse to many of my races. They spend countless hours braving the elements along the sidelines, schlepping signs, balloons, my lotions and potions, cheering until [Read More]
Injured Week in Review
It’s been 11 days now since I had to ease up on a run due to my complaining hip. I’ve rested, I’ve iced, I’ve heated, I’ve tested it. Pretty much its still the same: a dull ache that I’m hesitant to run through. I’ve had to get a little creative to try to approximate marathon [Read More]
The Mental Side of Speedwork
google images Monicac2 delurked (thank you and welcome!) and asked: I did RLRF last year and it made me dread speed work. How do you maintain a love for speed work? Great question! Yes, speed work is hard. Gut-busting, even puke inducing if you let it be. But like any hard work, it pays off [Read More]
WTF? Wednesday
I was asked not once but TWICE this week if I smoke cigarettes. Things 1, 2 and I were making our way through the mall on our semi-annual pilgrimmage to Abercrombie & Fitch. Because when you have a 10-year old who’s returning to school next week, you dig deep and summon the courage to venture [Read More]
Twin Cities We Have a Problem…Maybe
Tale of an angry hip I cut my 20-miler way short yesterday due to hip pain. My left hip was complaining mildly after just a couple of miles. Not wanting to make matters worse and push through something I shouldn’t, I aborted the mission after 3 miles and rode 30 miles on Blanche the trusty [Read More]
Sugarfree Friday Randomness
1. Yes, I’m sugar-free once again. Today is day 4. After the birthday celebrations that filled June and July, buttercream became a mainstay in my diet and I had 4.5 excess pounds on my hips to show for it. It was time to hit the reset button. I’m not combing ingredient lists to totally exorcise [Read More]
Tommie Copper Review
With at least two (possibly more) marathons coming up this fall, the miles are piling up and I’m doing what I can to minimize the stress on my body. When the folks at Tommie Copper asked me to try their compression products, I was more than happy to. Tommie Copper compression gear is made from [Read More]
Race Report: Just Book It! 5k
I was so excited to run this inaugural race–finally a chance to meet more local bloggers! The race was fairly close by and started at 8 so I took my time getting up and out. Goal: Stay away from the Garmin and just see what I can do. My speed and tempo work over the past [Read More]
Friday Filler
I love mail!I got a package all the way from Italy the other day! The Black Knight sent goodies from The Elton John and Chicago concerts he saw there. Thank you so much Stefano!What’s the best concert you ever saw? Journey maybe? No, Springsteen! What’s better than racing?Racing in a new skirt! The fruit of [Read More]
July Good-Bad-Ugly
Miles run in July: 132Up slightly from 123 in JuneRaces: 0 (because I blew off the lightning/thunder half on 7/23) oops. GoodI added back a weekly speed workout. I’m steadily regaining running efficiency, able to sustain a faster pace, and ALL of my workouts are more enjoyable. I’m getting my head rewrapped around covering 26.2. I [Read More]
