Don’t we all wish there was one ‘magic bullet’ we could all take advantage of to reach our ideal weight and stay there? I know firsthand, the struggle is real. As a running coach, If I had a dollar for each person who has come to me wanting to be trained for a marathon to [Read More]
You Look Like a Swimmer
Before we get to the swimming, some of you asked what my training weeks look like lately so here’s how my week in workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday Run 5 miles, Core/stability training Wednesday: 30 minute Swim Thursday Run 6.25 miles (800m repeats) Friday: 35 minute Swim Saturday 8 miles Sunday: Strength, 20 minute Swim [Read More]
Changes to the Race Schedule
I’m not sure what it is about this year but my racing schedule seems to be in flux more than usual. I’m getting off to a later start than usual with no races until April, but given our ridiculous winter, that’s A-OK with me. Here’s how it’s looking now. Things in red were taken out. [Read More]
5 Keys to Staying Motivated
It’s 6 degrees. The wind is howling. A certain runner I know has 5 miles on tap. The question isn’t IF she’ll run today, but rather whether she’ll brave the elements and get it done outside, or take those miles to the trusty mill. Of course she’d rather curl up with coffee and skip the [Read More]
Weekend Wrapup and Weightloss Totals
We kicked off the weekend taking Thing 2 to “Movie Night” at her school on Friday night. I went fully expecting to watch the movie with her but was informed at the door it was a drop-off affair. Score! So drop off I did. I adore my kids but an unexpected pocket of free time [Read More]
Run Big Miles on the Treadmill Without Losing Your Mind
Today’s Tuesdays on the Run topic is Treadmill Tips. Treadmills are something near and sometimes dear to my heart. Living in the heart of Chiberia, with our polar temps and wallops of snow, sometimes milling is a necessity. I hear lots of people say “I could never run (insert number of miles) on a treadmill”. Folks, [Read More]
February Coffee Talk
I’m linking up again for a coffee date with Coco, Lynda and Deborah. I’ve got some Starbucks house blend all brewed and ready to go so let’s get to it, shall we? I’m entertaining the thought of a fall marathon. I know this was supposed to be the year of the tri and RocknRoll fun, but friends don’t let [Read More]
What’s Not In Your Bag?
On Runfession Friday I told you I forgot my running shoes when I went to the gym and had to run on the mill in the trail shoes I tromped through the slushy parking lot in. The very next day, as I was switching gears from strength to swim, a lady who took the locker [Read More]
January by Number
Miles Run: 75 Races: 0 Gym/Strength Days: 12 Unassisted pullups from hanging: For sure 1, usually 2, if I wear my #dianestrong tank? 3 Swim Days: 12 (can I get a boomshakalaka?) Days I wore my swim cap sideways: 12 Batches of chili made: 3 Cupcakes eaten: 2 (after that sawdust-like gluten-free one I needed [Read More]
January Runfessions Linkup
It’s that time once again. Time to put it all out there to cleanse your athletic sole…I mean soul. Since I’m a multi-sport athlete, I’ll also be sharing gym- and swimfessions. Feel free to do the same. Whatever you wanna fess up to is just fine by me. Let’s get started, shall we? I forgot [Read More]
