Race weekend is upon us once again! I am packed (for the most part), crying jag is out of the way, and feeling good! Columbus forecast for Sunday is low 33, high 49 partly cloudy, 20% chance of rain. I’m going with the yellow Boston getup. . .most likely. Thanks for all of your input [Read More]
Taper Madness Status Report
Warning: The author is obviosuly suffering the effects of impending marathon induced anxiety and is barely able to formulate a coherent thought let alone make a rational decision. Read at your own risk. This time around I seem to be maintaining some semblance of composure, even in these last few days of the taper. I [Read More]
What a Weekend!
Congrats on a fantastic race Chicago Marathoners! Your hard work all these months has paid off. What a wonderful day it was to witness the fruit of everyone’s labor! Even though I wasn’t running I still teared up when The Jersey Boys guy sang the National Anthem. It was so cool to look out over [Read More]
Good Luck Chicago Marathoners!
Good luck and safe travels whether you’re coming across town or across the pond! Have a wonderful time in Chi-Town! I’ve ordered up some really cool weather for you (hey it beats 2007’s sweat fest). Soak up the amazing energy of the neighborhoods and enjoy some super-fast finish times! As you stand at that starting [Read More]
Omega 3/6 Balancing Act
As health-conscious individuals, we all hear plenty about the many virtues of Omega-3’s in our diet. But what is Omega-3 really? And did you know about Omega-6? I receive numerous questions about how to include Omega 3 in the diet so I’d like to address it here:Omega 3 and 6 are both essential fatty acids. Your [Read More]
Shallow Thoughts From the Deep Freeze
Post-long-run musings before total brain freeze sets in. Wow the hhheadwinds were bbbbbrutal out there today. 2 more weeks til marathon day–what the hhhhell am I gonna wear?HHHHot coffee, the SSSunday newspaper and an ice bath: what could be bbbetter?FFFugly BBBBetty toenail is hhhanging tough–guess she wants to be part of marathon day ffffun!CCCan’t wait to [Read More]
Kicking Off the Taper with My 100th Post!
I’m so glad to have today’s 22-miler behind me! Bring on the taper! As promised, to celebrate my 100th post and to thank you, my wonderful readers, I’m giving away two, that’s right TWO $50 gift cards to Trader Joe’s! Share the love: 2 winners instead of just 1! As you probably know by now, I try [Read More]
TiaRT and Some Exciting News!
This week’s Take it and Run Thursday question: You get to run the last six miles of your next marathon with 6 different people. They can be dead or alive; famous or not famous. Who are these people and why did you pick them? Furthermore, why did you pick them for the specific mile you did? [Read More]
6 Seconds: My 5k Race Report
Ambivalent best describes how I felt going into this race. The reasons to skip it were plentiful:* High hamstring is angry, I risk marathon-ending injury if I can’t control my pace* I have a 20-miler the next day, should I compound matters with a 5k the day before?* My races thus far have proven I’m [Read More]
Happy Labor Day!
Just like this Grizzly Bear we saw yesterday at the Milwaukee Zoo, I hope all of you find some time this weekend to kick back and enjoy some time off!In keeping with the Labor Day theme, I thought it would be fun to talk about jobs. Heaven knows I’ve had a few dandy ones! So [Read More]
