I’m linking up again for a coffee date with Coco, Lynda and Deborah. I’ve got some Starbucks house blend all brewed and ready to go so let’s get to it, shall we? I’m entertaining the thought of a fall marathon. I know this was supposed to be the year of the tri and RocknRoll fun, but friends don’t let [Read More]
Own Your Awesome
I spoke to a running club the other day. It was fun to be among a group where everyone shares the same passion. What struck me though, was that so many of the runners, women especially, told me how ‘not fast’ they were. Almost all of them are Boston Qualifiers. I know speed is relative, [Read More]
What’s Not In Your Bag?
On Runfession Friday I told you I forgot my running shoes when I went to the gym and had to run on the mill in the trail shoes I tromped through the slushy parking lot in. The very next day, as I was switching gears from strength to swim, a lady who took the locker [Read More]
Nutrition Basics for Runners
The topic of this week’s Tuesdays on the Run is Runner’s Nutrition. Nutrition is definitely something that can make or break a run. Been there done that. Here are some of the guidelines I follow: Pre-Run <1 hour: Nothing special special pre-run. Just make sure to drink 12 oz or so of plain water. >1 [Read More]
Blizzard Weekend and Weird Souvenirs
The Caveman made it home from Asia finally. Ahead of the blizzard for the win. You already know about the awesome mugs he brought me. (Drinking from Xiamen today) but that’s not all he dragged through customs. We are now the proud owners of this solar-powered lucky waving cat. If he has a formal name, [Read More]
January by Number
Miles Run: 75 Races: 0 Gym/Strength Days: 12 Unassisted pullups from hanging: For sure 1, usually 2, if I wear my #dianestrong tank? 3 Swim Days: 12 (can I get a boomshakalaka?) Days I wore my swim cap sideways: 12 Batches of chili made: 3 Cupcakes eaten: 2 (after that sawdust-like gluten-free one I needed [Read More]
January Runfessions Linkup
It’s that time once again. Time to put it all out there to cleanse your athletic sole…I mean soul. Since I’m a multi-sport athlete, I’ll also be sharing gym- and swimfessions. Feel free to do the same. Whatever you wanna fess up to is just fine by me. Let’s get started, shall we? I forgot [Read More]
Life Lessons Learned in the Pool
Did you ever think you were a certain kind of person until something proved you were not? That’s how I feel about swimming. I thought I was patient. Until swimming showed me how impatient I can be. I thought I was calm. Until I realized I was not exhaling fully under the water then coming [Read More]
MeStrength Review
I’ve been a strength training machine these past several weeks. When MESTRENGTH offered to send me their drink powders to try out, who was I to refuse? How is MESTRENGTH different? It’s an electrolyte drink with zero carbs, sugars or calories. There are no artificial flavors or sweeteners and it’s vegan and gluten free. What’s [Read More]
My Worst Race
Today’s Tuesdays on the Run linkup poses the question: What was your worst race? Ouch. Bad races? I’ve had a few. Mostly my races have gone bad due to weather. I’ve had more than my share of heat, rain, hurricanes and the like. The most extreme are detailed here. But the absolute worst race? That distinction [Read More]
