Whether you’re new to running or have been at it for awhile, Chris Cooper’s Long May You Run is a book you’ll want to pick up again and again. An easy-to-read ‘encyclopedia of running’, Cooper covers topics from running mechanics and nutrition to bucket list races, mentoring new runners and everything in between. It’s [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]
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]
4 For Friday
1. To Race or Not to Race?I have a half marathon tomorrow. Forecast says low of 75 high of 93. High humidity of course. I am not good in heat. The course map shows water stations every 3 miles (I hope they change that). But I need to get in the miles anyway. Do I [Read More]
Benefits of Sun Chlorella
With the recent news about the growing obesity epidemic in America, the topic of whole foods is a timely one. Americans are getting plenty to eat. But too often it’s plenty of calorie-dense, nutrient-deficient food. When I was invited to try Sun Chlorella, I’ll admit I was skeptical. For the past couple of years I’ve [Read More]
9 For Friday
1. I’ve been up since 4 (thank you grass-eating dog) and haven’t done a damn thing. 2. When I hauled the trash to the curb (thank you golf-junketing Caveman–wait I DID do something), I found this standing in our driveway. WTF? 3. I’m going to go pump some serious iron now. Really I am. Now. [Read More]
Zensah Sports Bra Review
My first experience with Zensah was in Boston last year. I was agonizing over the weather and what to wear (what else is new?). Tank? Sleeves? when I came upon the Zensah booth at the expo. I ended up wearing a tank with some Zensah arm sleeves that I rolled up and down as conditions [Read More]
Tagged!
Thanks to Alma at The Average Woman’s Running Blog, I’ve been tagged!1. What are you most proud of accomplishing in 2010?I am most proud of rehabbing a strained posterior tibialis last winter by spending 6 weeks running in the pool (this was huge for me as water and I don’t mix), and coming back to [Read More]
Weekend Rewind
Bike for Tots Snowed Out! I kept Blanche the trusty road bike out special just for this race ride. Alas snow and slick conditions caused it to be cancelled. I think my year with Blanche is finally over. Caveman’s Holiday Party Usually I am hard pressed to find something to wear. Note to Lucy, Athleta, Title [Read More]
Cold Weather Gear and Giveaway
I have to confess I wimped out the other day and did my miles on the mill. Something about the 47 mph winds didn’t appeal to me. Although last Sunday, I found myself a little overdressed for my long run. If you’re new to winter running or, like me, need a reminder on what to [Read More]
