1. Before we delve into things I’m loving now, let me just say I’m especially loving that there might just be an end in sight to this polar madness we’ve endured for way too long! 50’s next week? Yes please! 2. Beautiful breakfast. I’m all about coffee first thing in the morning. I know it’s [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]
Blog Posts Gone Viral
What is viral anyway? Typically I think of something (mostly on the internet) getting millions of views. When I look over the stats for this blog, (that is the age of a first grader now) there are some posts that, what can I say? are just way popular. I wish they were posts about running [Read More]
Standout Post-Race Treats
It’s no secret runners need to take in a combination of protein, carbs and fat as soon as possible after crossing the finish line. All the better to replenish depleted glycogen stores and start the recovery process. Read more tips about recovery here. As much as I’d like to think I want a post-race treat, the [Read More]
February by Number
Who’s happy to put February behind us and turn the page to March? Raises hand. Here’s how February shook out here: Miles Run: 78 Races: 0 Swims: 11 Gym Days: 16 Unassisted Pullups: 3 Times the dogs slept thru the night: 5 Pool creepers: 2 Flat Whites: 2 Days til spring break: 20. You’d better [Read More]
February Runfession Friday Linkup
With the weather we’ve been having, the end of this month cannot come soon enough for my taste. At last Runfession Friday is here. Kids, let me tell you I am bursting with some juicy ones. Let’s get started, shall we? Join me by linking up your run- gym- and swimfessions below and please be [Read More]
Hip Opening Yoga for Runners
Did you know that we hold stress in our hips? Neither did I until I started watching Gaiam’s My Yoga TV. That’s why hip-opening yoga is so important for runners, especially. Have you gotten your free 30-day subscription to Gaiam TV from Stayfree yet? If not, do it, (I told you how here) I promise [Read More]
Loving/Not Loving
Time for the February edition of Loving/Not Loving. Feel free to join in and tag me. Here goes: Loving: The lengthening daylight. Come on spring! Not Loving: Never ending single digit and below zero temps. Enough already. Loving: I lost weight on Diet-to-Go. Seriously the meals are so good. Not Loving: I don’t have any more DTG [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]
