One week after the freakshow that was my Chicago Marathon, I am happy to report I ran a2+ minute PR in the Grand Rapids Half Marathon this morning!1:51Details to come!
Foto Friday
I’d planned on doing a thing on race recovery until I found these pics in my inbox. Not to mention I’ve got a boatload of laundry and packing to do before we set out for Grand Rapids tomorrow morning. Just before the start Amazing the difference almost 5 hours makes Sweat much? Apparently crappy race = [Read More]
Chicago Marathon Expo
What would a race weekend be without the expo and festivities leading up to the main event? Here’s how the day before the Chicago marathon shook out: We dropped off the kids, headed downtown and boarded the expo-bound shuttle. I met Ryan and Sarah Hall. One word: Adorable. I also met Dean Karnazes. Two [Read More]
Chicago Marathon Race Report
This is a brain This is my brain at the Chicago Marathon Thought I’d better share this before I block it out entirely.I was up at 4:30 to eat and go back to bed until 6. All of the previous day’s afflictions (I was sure I threw out my back, achilles was acting up, possible [Read More]
Marathon Outfit Revealed
After prolonged hemming and hawing and scowling at the forecast, here she is. The jury is still out on socks, and I think I’ll forego a headband for a hat–all the better to store ice under. Sure wish I would’ve gotten a haircut. Think my Drew Carey lookalike UPS guy will lop a few inches [Read More]
Final Days!
Thanks to all who’ve entered my Power of 10 Virtual Race to Finish Lupus! I am sooooo close to my fundraising goal! The race reports are rolling in but there’s still time to join us–you’re going to move 10 increments of some length between now and 10/10/10 right?Click here to ogle the swag and join [Read More]
Homecoming
When I hear the music in the video above, like a Pavlovian dog I think of one thing. No not Milkbones, I think of, well Michigan. Specifically a marathon there that will always hold a special place in my heart. If you’ve hung around here for any length of time, you know Grand Rapids was [Read More]
Enough
This has not been a stellar year for me running-wise. I spent ample time in the pool pre-Boston, I slumped and slogged all summer, and the angry achilles made a repeat visit just recently. I’ve self doubted, second guessed, given up mentally in races and just plain struggled. A lot. Race week has crept up [Read More]
Racing Ahead
I won’t lie I’ve been fantasizing about what I’m gonna do once this marathon is behind me. A really long winter hibernation comes to mind. Or, if not actual prolonged sleeping, let’s get real here, at least some relaxation. But what should I find tempting me from my inbox? A corn maze 5k. It’s twisty [Read More]
Runners, Start Your Ovens!
This recipe comes from my friend Beth, also a runner and a speedy one at that. Enjoy! Pumpkin Pie Brownies For brownie layer:4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted1C canned or pureed pumpkin3/4C sugar1/4C canola oil1t vanilla extract3/4C flour1/4C cocoa powder1T corn starch1/4t baking soda1/4t salt For pumpkin layer:1C canned or pureed pumpkin2T corn starch1/2C non-dairy milk [Read More]
