We’re leaving for Florida soon. I should be packing and everything else that goes along with travel. I’ve got laundry going so there’s that. I volunteered for any/all of Thing 2’s class holiday parties and of course I was picked for the winter one. Because I need another thing to deal with right now. I’m [Read More]
A Festive Weekly Wrap
Total Miles: 14 Monday: Rest Tuesday: 6 miles Wednesday: Yoga Thursday: Strength and Swim Friday: Friday 5 trail miles Saturday: Rest Sunday Strength, Swim, Underground Polar Express 5k These “off-season” weeks are flying. Workout wise, the week was uneventful. Swimming is meh like always. I’m enjoying strength like always, except I’m amazed how busy my [Read More]
My Year in Running
Today’s Friday Five topic is Running Wish List. Honestly beyond finishing the marathon majors, my only wishes are to stay healthy, injury free and that everyone could enjoy the endorphins and experiences running brings. Since my racing year is over, I thought I’d recap the year’s top 5 running-related experiences instead. In 2015 I didn’t race [Read More]
Great Holiday Gifts for Him
This post is sponsored by Vocalpoint and Dick’s Sporting Goods®. All opinions are my own. I can’t lie: My Caveman is preposterously difficult to shop for. He’s very particular about…well everything…and won’t hesitate to tell me to take something back if it doesn’t meet his standards. Now that it’s the running “off-season”, I’ve been joining [Read More]
Race Expo Do’s and Don’ts
This week’s Tuesdays on the Run Linkup topic is Race Expos. What do you shop for? What’s the best item you ever scored? Most interesting person you ever met? Tell us! For fun, I’m sharing my tips of things to do and not when you hit up a race expo. Do: Get your race bib. You [Read More]
Weekly Wrap: Party Edition
Before we get to the highlights, here’s how the week in workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Run 5 miles Wednesday: Swim and Yoga Thursday: Run 4 mile progression run Friday: Run 8 miles Saturday: Rest Sunday: Strength and Swim It was a busy and stressful week. I was the mystery reader for Thing 2’s 4th grade [Read More]
5 Running Injuries and How to Overcome Them
That dirty little “I” word. Let’s face it: Injuries suck. They keep us from doing what we love. Let’s talk about some common ones. Any of these sound familiar? Plantar Fasciitis. This is when the bottom of the foot gets stiff and angry due to inflammation. PF stems from overuse, overtraining and wearing shoes that [Read More]
How to Keep Spirits Bright During the Dark Season/Giveaway
The days are pretty short here now. It’s been cold, gloomy and raw and winter isn’t even here yet. Many of us, yours truly included, struggle when daylight is at a premium. My vitamin D levels take a nosedive and so does my mood. Others are affected more severely. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can sap [Read More]
Turkey Trot and a Glimmer of my Former Self
Thanksgiving morning dawned mild, but windy, with rain threatening. The race featured 1-mile, 2-mile and 4-mile distances. Desiring the maximum calorie burn, I of course opted for the 4. The drawback? It didn’t start until 10am, cutting it tight for those of us with turkey duty. I kind of dig the retro styling of the [Read More]
Thanksgiving: It’s a Wrap
Before we get to Thanksgiving stuff, here’s how last week’s workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Run 6 miles Wednesday: Yoga Thursday: Turkey Trot 4 miles Friday: Swim Saturday: Run 6 miles Sunday: Strength & Swim I’ve officially shifted my focus from running to lifting heavy and yes, swimming. So far the swim is kind of sucking [Read More]
