Three weeks of Marine Corps Marathon training are under my belt. I’ve covered every mile and missed zero workouts. Although I’m feeling stronger and so much better as I come back from the Vitamin D deficiency, I am nowhere near where I was pace-wise when I was running my best, nor am I sure I [Read More]
I’ve Got a Date
3 weeks of marathon training are on the books. But I’ve got more pressing issues to talk about today: Zooma Great Lakes Kickoff: Join us Thursday, July 19 at 6pm at Fleet Feet on Wells for the Zooma Great Lakes Kickoff party! There’ll be snacks and yoga and ambassadors galore! Remember to register using GLAMB3 to [Read More]
Workout Dedication
Happy Fitness Friday! Today I’m linking up with Jill and everyone else for some blog hop action! Were you always so good about getting your workouts in? I get this question a lot. In a word: No. I’d workout in fits and spurts, then layoff for oh 6 months or so. When I was single, [Read More]
Scale Intervention
I’ve been having a great summer. Running stronger: You’ve probably seen me post rainbow and unicorn run pics like these on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hitting the weights/crosstraining hard Enjoying quality time and healthy activities with the kids I’ve gotten in all of my workouts for the Marine Corps Marathon so far. I haven’t let [Read More]
Injinji Toesock Giveaway and a Winner
When some Injinji Toesocks showed up here for trial, I won’t lie, I was skeptical. I am the high priestess of blisters. Actually I tried Injinjis years ago when I was just getting into distance running and they were a no-go. But you know what they say: open mind… So I gave them another try [Read More]
Psychology of the Closet Purge
The other day I boxed up some clothing to be donated. Among the items on the chopping block: 2 pairs of jeans: the rise was just too high by today’s standards. Plus I just bought a new pair over the weekend. Out with the old, in with the new, right? 1 plaid shirt: Saving in [Read More]
The Path Less Traveled and a Winner
Although we enjoyed somewhat of a break in the ridiculous heat that much of the country has been struggling with, it was still a humid 75 degrees at 5 am when I headed out for yesterday’s 12 miler. I knew my usual running routes would leave me suffering, swearing and probably cutting my run short: [Read More]
Runners vs Cyclists
With our ‘ring of fire’ heatwave still going strong, I was grateful today was not a running day. Although I haven’t been running outside (my mill and I are having a rare summer fling) I’m still getting out on my bike as much as possible. Cycling when it’s 100+ degrees is a sweat fest but [Read More]
Tuesday Tids: Cranky Hot Edition
Just one week into marathon training and I’m craving salt. Our ridiculous temps may have something to do with that. The buy 1 get 1 Frappuccino sale at Target Starbucks could not end soon enough. Many of you are doing the RW run streak. I just completed the Starbuck’s Frappuccino streak and have the gut [Read More]
June Good-Bad-Ugly
Good Miles run: 91 Not too low, not too high. Just enough before marathon training ramps up. Staycation: We were tourists in our own city. Ragnar Relay Madison to Chicago: Super hard, super hot but crazy fun. Marathon Training: The first week is on the books and all workouts were completed. Pool Days! Bad Diet: [Read More]
