Can you believe it’s mid-July already? Summer sure flies. I’m going to pretend I did not notice that the school stuff is already out at Target (nooo!), because that’s just rude. Here’s how the workouts went: Monday: Walk 4 miles and restTuesday: Walk 4 miles, and more restWednesday: Walk 4 miles, Speedwork on the road, [Read More]
Running Down July
Well, like it or not, June has given way to July. Summer has a way of slipping away all too fast, so I’m not thrilled about having June gone, but let’s make the most of what we have. Here’s how the week in workouts went: Monday: Walk 4 miles, Trail run 3 milesTuesday: Walk 4 [Read More]
Benefits of Optimal Running Cadence Featuring Mizuno #WaveSky
Since we’re nearing the end of the month we’re wrapping up May on the Tuesdays on the Run linkup but I’m going to stray today because I’ve got something exciting to share. Special thanks to Mizuno and Fitfluential for sponsoring this discussion. Mizuno has unveiled a brand new shoe: The Wave Sky, and I had [Read More]
Runfession Friday: Holiday Edition
It’s our final installment of Runfessions for the year! How’d that happen?? I know you’re all swamped with holiday prep so let’s get to it, shall we? Us runners? We like our shoes. I’m not even going to show you but at this very moment, I have not one, not two, but….ok five pairs of [Read More]
The Breakup
I’m just not that into them. Or maybe they’re not that into me. Mizuno Wave Creations have been my jam for my entire life as a marathoner. That’s since 2007 in case you were wondering. All 50+ halfs and 8 fulls, all in Mizuno. So much history. Things started unraveling last year. Something changed, causing [Read More]
Runfessions
How can August be little more than a week away? Sigh. You know what that means….no not time to go back-to-school shopping, time for another edition of Runfessions! Let’s get to it , shall we? 1. I’ve had this thing with not passing other (slower) runners lately. When I saw my neighbor up ahead I [Read More]
Summer Training Fun with Asics & Giveaway
Just as I’m ramping up training for the New York City Marathon, the kind peeps at Asics sent me a new shoe to try that’s quickly become a favorite. Allow me to introduce you to the Gel-Electro 33. In a word (ok two) these shoes are light and fast. I love them for speedwork and [Read More]
Fun with Airia One
Hump Day! I’m halfway thru my stint of single parenting one child as the Caveman is off on business and Thing 1 is away with her grandparents. Not getting outside to run/bike or to the gym hasn’t been the greatest but, truth be told, it’s pretty steamy here this week and the mill is a [Read More]
5 Things I’m Looking Forward To
Hills! Ok you know hills and I are not friends. But today’s ‘speed’ workout is about charging up hills. So I’m going to be a good sport and get charging….as soon as morning rush traffic clears…and maybe some fog…probably need some road salt in my fuel belt too… Testing a new shoe: The best Swedish [Read More]