It’s been loads of fun focusing on something other than running for the past couple of months, it really has. Strength training has been my main dish with a side of running and an even smaller (not very tasty) side of swimming. I’ve gotten significantly stronger. My knee that was little bit wonky last year is [Read More]
Weekend Rewind
Finally, finally finally it’s starting to slowly warm up! School ended and in the blink of an eye, um…this happened: Thing 1 went from 6th grade finisher, to jetting off…by herself…to SC to spend time with her grandparents. Breathe in. Breathe out. Saying goodbye was tough. Time flies. For now we’re a single-child household. Thing [Read More]
Weekend Good-Bad-Ugly
Wow this time of year is SO busy! I find myself saying “if I can just make it through today…” Good: Weather has been gorgeous. Spring has sprung at last! We hit the links for the first time in ages. Track season is over! Thing 1’s team captured the conference championship and they’re being recognized [Read More]
Injured Week in Review: Rotator Cuff Healing
Last week was tough. After the freakshow that was the Wisconsin Half Marathon, thanks to my salsa funk shoulder, I knew running and I would need a hiatus. So I swapped my running shoes for my neglected bike. I focused on what I could do, rather than whine about what I couldn’t. For the week, [Read More]
Week in Review/Final Boston Thoughts
I am seeing more and more Boston finisher shots trickle in on Facebook. In light of the tragedy, I suspect many felt it previously inappropriate to post these, but I am happy to see them all the same. The family and I have a ritual of hitting the grocery store on the weekend. It’s kind [Read More]
Weekend Rewind: Mother’s Day Edition
Last week a friend of mine asked about my Mother’s Day plans and when she heard I had a race she said “Why would you want to run on Mother’s Day weekend?” Personally, I think of races as treats: kind of a celebration of the work I’ve put in. Who wouldn’t want a treat? When [Read More]
Weekend Pie or No Pie
Goal: With my first Ragnar Relay on the horizon, I’d hoped to start doing some 2/day runs. Friday seemed like the perfect day. Pie in the sky: Go for the gusto and sandwich a yoga class between them. Reality: Thing 2 was home sick so there was one anemic run on the mill….ok not anemic [Read More]
Weekend Rewind and More Q and A
Saturday was our annual pilgrimage to Wrigley for a Cubs game. Hanging out at Wrigley is always fun but wow they really stink this year…I mean they pretty much do every year… Look at Thing 2 being her sullen self. Probably a lemon ice withdrawal. I had a 17 mile long run on tap for [Read More]
