I was tagged by Rachelle to answer a bunch of “mustache” questions. So, since I’m keeping it light on a Monday, and I’m so sore from hitting the gym yesterday, here goes: 4 Names people call you other than your own name. Mommy Mama MoMo MeeMo 4 Jobs I’ve had: Popcorn/candy seller at the movies [Read More]
Humpday Giveaway
It’s December, my birthday month (don’t need anymore of those but it beats the alternative, right?) and time to start sharing my favorite things. You know I love me some nut butter. What runner doesn’t? My absolute favorite is The Bee’s Knees from Peanut Butter & Co. It’s the perfect mix of peanuts and honey. [Read More]
Thanksgiving Good-Bad-Ugly
Thanksgiving 2014 is history and I survived. No oven fires or slips of the carving knife to be had. Chalk it up to turkey trot endorphins, but I think I handled the in-laws and the weeks of food-prep pretty well. I don’t think I’ve ever been as exhausted as I was on Black Friday, but [Read More]
A Tale of 3 Turkey Trots
Actually here are the tales of trot 1 and trot 2 if you missed them. I’ve done the Schaumburg Half here before, but never the 5k. This is the cheaper, less crowded sister race to the hometown one I’ve been complaining about. It was supposed to be a warmer day, and it was. However at [Read More]
Turkey Trot 2.0
Yesterday was the 2nd installment of my Turkey Trot trifecta. An 8k this time, right here in town. You know, the race I complained about the other day because it’s gotten too large and too pricey. The day dawned cold and clear: low 20’s. Better than last year’s 9 degrees. I got there an hour+ [Read More]
A Bone to Pick with Races
I’m calling fowl (sorry, couldn’t resist) on tomorrow’s turkey trot. It’s just a local one right here in the center of my very own town. I’ve run it many times before. The first year it was a trail race through driving sleet. In subsequent years it ran through town and finished under our covered bridge. [Read More]
Cold Turkey Race Report
I signed up for not one, not two but 3 turkey trots this year. Having Hurricane MIL in town will do that. Need to run off the crazy. The first was yesterday. I hoped to get this one in before the monsoons set in, but the rain started as soon as I left the house. [Read More]
Runfessions
It’s that time once again! Time to air it all out and come clean. I usually post my Runfessions on the last Friday of the month but with Black Friday next week, who know? So here they are a little early. Feel free to join me and tag me. I promise you’ll feel better. Yesterday [Read More]
Peanut Butter Lovers’ CocoaVia Giveaway
Did you know it’s National Peanut Butter Lovers Month? As a runner, I celebrate my love of peanut butter almost on a daily basis. When my friends over at CocoaVia told me they had a Peanut Butter Smoothie recipe they wanted me to try, let’s just say they didn’t need to twist my arm. What [Read More]
Extreme Race Conditions and Tips for Conquering Them
I’m linking up today with Erika, April and Patty for Tuesdays on the Run. This week we’re talking about extreme race conditions. If you hang around here you know that extreme is my middle name. My friends call me a bad weather magnet and they may be right. I’ve actually raced in more than my [Read More]
