This was not the most productive week…as far as workouts were concerned, at least. Work and coaching were completely off the leash (in the best way) as expected. What I didn’t plan on though, was getting a cold. I spent the early part of the week trying the fight it off, and the latter part, [Read More]
A Welcome Taste of Summer
Mother Nature gave us a most welcome taste of summer this past week. The copious sunshine and warm breezes to the tune of 80+ degrees were so divine. It was a summer lover’s paradise to be sure. Of course it’s all coming to an abrupt end and there’s a freeze warning in our future along [Read More]
Running Through April
After some horrendous weather, we finally have a little warmup to look forward to and things are starting to bloom. Even though my trails are a flooded, muddy mess, one way or another, I’m running through April. Here’s how the week in workouts went: Monday: Walk 4 miles, Hour of Power (20 mill, 20 bike, [Read More]
Let’s Catch Up Under the Pink Moon
Here we are in April already! Now that it’s over, it feels like the first quarter of the year flew and we are hurtling toward the end of the school year. Did you catch the pink moon yesterday? It was so vivid in the wee hours of the morning as my coffee brewed, it commanded [Read More]
It’s Time for My Favorite April Fool’s Jokes
March rode out of here on tornado-strength winds and made way for April. I’m hopeful we’ll have weather that’s a little (or a lot) more spring-like, but one can’t be sure. Anywho, April is a great time for some April Fool’s jokes. Before I get to those, here’s how the workouts went: Monday: Walk 4 [Read More]
March Runfessions
Before we blow right into April on some icy March wind, it’s time to open the Runfessional. Because it’s always good to greet a new month with a clean soul….and soles, am I right?. Let’s get started. Our weather here is still more wintery than I’d like and I runfess I may be to blame. [Read More]
Wrapping Up March, Running Into Spring
Well spring has finally arrived and our weather has begun to moderate…a bit…maybe…wait no, we got yet another “winter” storm over the weekend…even though winter is officially over. It is Chiberia after all. Nevertheless, I’m running into spring, one way or another. Here’s how the week in workouts shook out. Monday: Walk 4 miles, Muddy [Read More]
Looking for Spring
Here we are pushing through those final days of winter. While overall our winter has been relatively mild, I am so happy to be looking for spring. Here’s how the week in workouts went: Monday: Walk 4 miles, Trail Run 3 miles + Upper Body StrengthTuesday: Walk 4 miles, Bike Bootcamp, Core, SaunaWednesday: Walk 4 [Read More]
Springing Forward in the Snow
While I’m not wild about losing an hour of sleep, I am thrilled to be springing forward, even if we are springing forward in the snow. Mom Nature is unpredictable like that. Before we get to that, here’s how the week in workouts shook out. Monday: Walk 4 miles, Trail Run 4 milesTuesday: Walk 4 [Read More]
Two Things I Missed This Week
Well hello March! I have to say I’m pretty happy to have February behind us, even though I never want to wish away time. Before I get to the two things I missed this week, here’s how the workouts shook out: Monday: Walk 4 miles, Treadmill Speedwork + StretchTuesday: Walk 4 miles, Lower Body Strength, [Read More]
