I hear this complaint constantly. I don’t have time, can’t find the time, time got away from me, etc. We all know we make time for our priorities, right? Yes we do. But I’d be lying if I said I was never pressed for time. I’m good about making time for my priority, which is [Read More]
Fort2Base Nautical 10-Mile Race Report
On Sunday I ran Fort2Base for the third time. It starts on an Army base and finishes on a Naval base. Having the honor of being on a military base of any kind is so inspiring to me. Running from one to another is downright cool. The only thing I dislike about this race? It’s [Read More]
Things I Love About Coffee/Giveaway
Truth be told, I was a latecomer to the drinking of the java. Just as I was a latecomer to distance running (in my mid-40’s before I busted out a half and full marathon. Actually distance running is responsible for my coffee habit. One day the Caveman suggested I try a few sips to enhance [Read More]
Givers vs Takers
It was utter chaos here this morning. Day two of back to school and it’s already hit the fan. Thing 2 has her usual schedule and usual bus. But Thing 1 is navigating high school. A big one with 5,000+ students. With a zillion buses and morning traffic in total gridlock, I’d be hard-pressed to [Read More]
Udi’s Gluten-Free French Toast Towers
Special thanks to Walmart for sponsoring this conversation. As always, all opinions are my own. #gfwalmart Back in the dark ages when I went to school, on the first day my mom would walk all six of us to school and we’d line up by grade number on the playground tennis court and wait to [Read More]
Marathon Training in Heat and Why I Keep Swimming
This was the hottest, most humid weekend of the year so far. I had a 20-miler on tap. Go. Me. Total miles run: 31 Swim: 3 miles Monday: Yoga, strength and core Tuesday: 6 miles on mill speedwork 1600m, 3200m, 2x800m, swim 800m Wednesday: Yoga and swim 800m Thursday: 5 miles and swim 800m Friday: [Read More]
Some Running Gear Drives Me Nuts
I’m talking about BPM. If you thought I was referring to Beats Per Minute, you’d be wrong. I’m talking about one of the newer innovations in women’s workout fashion. First there were sports bras. Then singlets with a shelf bra. Next came molded boob cups (or MBC’s) These were highly sought after because they covered [Read More]
Thinking Out Loud: Truths
Lisa did a wonderful, heart-felt post the other day called truths. Many times, in an effort to be positive and not whine, I tend to share the good stuff but keep the negatives to a minimum. Today I’m lifting Lisa’s Truths format and sharing the darker side of life lately. The truth is I WANT [Read More]
Racing: The Rest of the Year
This week’s Tuesday’s on the Run Linkup asks about race schedules. So far I haven’t done much this year beyond a 10-miler and a few triathlons. That’s all going to change very soon. Here’s how the rest of the year looks: This is my sweaty self after Fort2Base last year. Nice medal, yes? August 23: [Read More]
Marathon Training, Sinkholes and Wasps in the Attic
Total Mileage: 34 miles run, 2 miles swim Monday: Yoga Tuesday: Run 6 miles with 3 miles @tempo pace, Swim 800m Wednesday: Strength & Core, Swim 800m Thursday: Run 8 miles. Speedwork 2(6x400m), Swim 800m Friday: Run 2 miles, Plyometric intervals, upper body strength, swim 800m Saturday: Rest Sunday: Run 17 miles Running this week went well. [Read More]
