Preliminary Runnbatical Week is complete: 15 miles Monday: 40 minute easy bike ride (there may have been there was coasting…just saying) Tuesday: Sick (Caught the Caveman’s dandy head cold) Wednesday: Sick Thursday: Plyometric intervals and corework Friday: Weights for lower body (resulted in temporary paralysis so success) Saturday: Weights for upper body (more paralysis = [Read More]
Three Things Thursday
1. Hairdo FalloutThanks for all of your too-kind comments on my new short and sassy do! Said ‘do’ was a much bigger hit in cyber space than it was here at home. Thing 1: (with guilty look on her face) “I liked your long hair better” (then went for a diversionary technique as she searched [Read More]
Two for Tuesday and another Winner
1. A haircut at last! I’m saying goodbye to the ponytail that has gotten way too long (and undoubtedly added countless minutes to my race times). Maybe I’ll get something fresh and totally different! That’s what I always say, why does it never seem to happen? 2. What could be better than a Sigg bottle?A [Read More]
Grand Rapids Half Marathon Race Report
You’ve heard me gush on repeatedly about how great this race is. It was the scene of my first BQ…it’s scenic…temps are cool…the race director is unparalleled in his ability to put on an extraordinary race…blah…blah…you’ve heard it all here before…you totally MUST do this gem of a race. This year, hot on the heels [Read More]
Marathon Outfit Revealed
After prolonged hemming and hawing and scowling at the forecast, here she is. The jury is still out on socks, and I think I’ll forego a headband for a hat–all the better to store ice under. Sure wish I would’ve gotten a haircut. Think my Drew Carey lookalike UPS guy will lop a few inches [Read More]
Good-Better-Best
GoodBright and early tomorrow morning, my girl posse and I (Modern Caveman is away on an extended hunt business) will begin our trek to the city for the race expo/packet pickup for Sunday’s half marathon. Oh how I love me a race expo with the girl chicks in tow (she said dripping with sarcasm). At least [Read More]
