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Ragnar Relay: Madison to Chicago
Where do I even start? This was an epic adventure, the likes of which I cannot adequately express. Under perfect conditions a relay is a test of physical and mental strength. Under extreme conditions, it’s nothing short of freakish. I was delighted when I was invited to join this relay team, as it’s something I’ve [Read More]
Vitamin D: Progress Report
I’ve taken 3 weekly Vitamin D mega doses so far since being diagnosed deficient at my annual physical. To those of you who questioned the 50k mega-dose, know that I was taking 5,000 IUs daily and was still coming up way short. Crazy, I know. Effects? Nothing noticeable the first week. But last week and [Read More]
MAYhem Highlights
Here’s how May shook out: Miles run: 72 Miles biked: 80 Races: 4: 2 halfs, 2 5k Hours skated: About a billion I think School events attended: 7 Biggest challenges: Not forgetting anything and eating well on the go. Notes: Running mileage this month was the second lowest for the year so far. Maybe due [Read More]
Success, Spirulina and a Winner
I’ve been burning the candle from both ends for weeks, prepping for this weekend’s ice shows. I was ok with it when it was limited to after school and evenings but now that the rehearsals are impinging on sacred early morning workout time, it has been a challenge. Needing to to be on the ice [Read More]
7 Lovely Blog Things
Many thanks to Laura at Mommy Run Fast for awarding me this esteemed honor! Here we go, first the rules: 1) Post the award logo and picture on your blog and link back to the person who nominated you. 2) Tell seven things about yourself. 3) Nominate up to 15 additional bloggers whom you think [Read More]
Holiday Weekend Rewind
It was sizzling hot here in Chi-town–our hottest Memorial Day weekend on record. I was grateful to not be racing for once. Saturday and Monday included some quality time on Blanche the trusty road bike. My Sunday long run started with two promisingly peppy miles. Just as I began to think my days as a [Read More]
Gone For a Run Giveaway
With celebration season in full swing, finding the right gift can be challenging. Gone For a Run has some cool ideas for the athlete in your life, whether that’s you or someone else. I was sent this cute medal hanger. Who doesn’t love race bling management? I chose Believe because I have a hard time [Read More]
D-ficient
In honor of Women’s Health Week last week, ok not really, but rather because I’d been procrastinating for 5 months, I finally got in for my annual physical. The last time I’d seen my doc was January 2011 when I was in complaining of slow running, fatigue, slow running, malaise, sluggishness, and did I say [Read More]
Race Report: GOTR 5k
I was thrilled when my 8-year old niece asked me to be her Girls On the Run 5k ‘run buddy’ as I can’t imagine anything more empowering than helping a kid achieve something she didn’t necessarily think possible. After 10 weeks of twice weekly training, the girls were ready for their first 5k. 850 girls [Read More]
