On Monday, marathon fun fires up once again. I’ve known this day was coming since, oh since that winter day I sat watching my computer lock up when the Marine Corps Marathon registration opened…and closed. I am no stranger to this distance. Maybe that’s precisely why I’m anxious. Because I know what I’m in for. [Read More]
Friday Odds and Ends
No NYCM for me. Which is perfect because I’m in for MCM the week before. MCM shares equal bucket-list status with NYCM so it’s all good. I really feel like I won’t be picked for NYC next year either and this is going to go to the 11th hour. Since I’m grandfathered in to the [Read More]
Random Friday Stuff
I’m in for MCM! I was this close to giving up and trying again later as the computer was locking up and we were running late on 3/7. Thankfully my transaction finally went through. Given the fact that it sold out in 2 ours and 40 minutes, I’m guessing it was more than 90% full [Read More]
Miscellaneous Monday Mash
I realized last night that I had totally missed an appointment the day before. My email has gotten out of control and this obligation never got on my calender. This rarely happens but when it does, I know some aspects of my life are out of balance. I’m being pulled in too many directions. If [Read More]
Groundhog Day Randoms and Lucy Winner
Google images 1. Even if the hog sees his shadow today and it means six more weeks of winter, I am A-OK with that as it’s been so mild this year, I feel like winter hasn’t even started! Google images 2. On this day last year, Chi-Town had a blizzard. Wow that was fun. But [Read More]
Halloween Weekend Rewind and Other Scary Stuff
Google Images By the time you read this I’ll probably be off on my broom, nine batches of Rice Krispie Treats in tow, headed to various school Halloween parades, parties and the like.Trick or treating is after school today, which is a good thing as we had high winds and a major downpour yesterday. Workout-wise [Read More]
Stress Less Holiday Training Plan: Progress Report
google images It’s been one week since I started the base building phase of my Stress Less Holiday Training Plan.For those who missed it, it’s not an exercise plan at all, but rather a framework designed to get me through the holiday season in one piece, with some degree of sanity, more peacefully and joyfully.For [Read More]
