Warning: The following message may be a result of residual runner’s high and contains extreme cornballishness. Reader discretion is advised. Can small positive things change your whole outlook? That is the case for me today. I came home from Denver (where I had a crazy, fabulous time) to find I had lost a couple of [Read More]
Badass vs Suck Monkey
The first training run for the Marine Corps Marathon happened yesterday. Certain factors worked in my favor: It was a rare and fabulous 56 degrees at 5am when I got out. I had on my new Lulelemon crops with the lilting, seductive ruffle at the calf that produces a turbo boost when I most need [Read More]
Wrapping My Head Around Marathon Training
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]
Ragnar Relay: Madison to Chicago
Where do I even start? This was an epic adventure, the likes of which I cannot adequately express. Under perfect conditions a relay is a test of physical and mental strength. Under extreme conditions, it’s nothing short of freakish. I was delighted when I was invited to join this relay team, as it’s something I’ve [Read More]
Success, Spirulina and a Winner
I’ve been burning the candle from both ends for weeks, prepping for this weekend’s ice shows. I was ok with it when it was limited to after school and evenings but now that the rehearsals are impinging on sacred early morning workout time, it has been a challenge. Needing to to be on the ice [Read More]
The Courage to Start
Lacey asked a question yesterday that I love so much.It plays right into my plan to talk about the mental aspects of racing: How do you get up the nerve to sign up for your first race? I’m afraid I’ll make a fool of myself… In the words of the creative team at Nike: Just [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]
Own Your Ugly
I set out to do the Good, Bad, Ugly race pic post started by Laurie when I came across this beaut from the half marathon last weekend. Too tired to smile or keep my eyes open for that matter, and waiting for the chicken wings to take flight any minute. The only thing the photog did [Read More]
