google images My first full hour of myofascial release with Notorious, Dr. Miracle’s partner in, well, miracles, started off with what looked like a mini yoga mat covered in…wait for it… …on second thought, make sure you’re sitting down… …needles.If you’re joining us late and need to know what the heck I’m talking about, please [Read More]
Aspaeris Pivot Shorts Review/Giveaway
Because I tend to be a smidge injury prone, RICE (rest, ice, COMPRESSION, elevation) is pretty much a daily ritual for me. When the opportunity arose to try Aspaeris Pivot Shorts, I was all over it. I was a tad leery when they arrived, because they looked tiny. Would they really stretch enough to accommodate the [Read More]
10 Reasons to Embrace Cold Weather Running
1. More fun running gear. Wind pants anyone? 2. Nearly frozen GU is a delicacy. 3. Who cares about a Klout score? Your badass quotient will soar. 4. You’ll want to pick up the pace before your water, and everything else, freezes solid. 5. Because the wildlife will be entertained when you slip and fall [Read More]
Happy New Year!
Before we all step off into business-as-usual 2012, I want to thank all of you who stop by here regularly to cheer me on, kick me in the ass, share advice, experiences and everything else. I’ve enjoyed your friendship, (real life and cyber) and it’s been an honor to celebrate your triumphs, encourage you as [Read More]
Racing Ahead: 4C’s for 2012
google images It’s no secret I did not light the running world on fire this year.I got off to a soggy start and it pretty much went downhill from there, culminating in not one but two injuries that derailed my fall marathon plans. Oh and let’s not forget the pair of BDD Pukie Awards.Miraculously, of [Read More]
Running the Numbers: Key West
Duration of trip: 6 days Days spent weathering Hurricane MIL’s vitriol before evacuating to higher ground the oceanfront Westin: 3 Number of runs: 3. 2 crapsters, 1 great and totally pain-free. Slices of key lime pie consumed: 2. 1 great and 1 out of this world spectacular. Cruise ships docked in Key West: 5 Cruise [Read More]
Virtual Race Festivities
On Christmas Eve, I ran not one, but two virtual races: and the Home for the Holidays 10k. It was good to be back home in the tundra after sweating my coconuts off in Key West… …ok sort of…not really. I wore some of my favorite things, doing my best to channel the Sugar Plum [Read More]
Gosh Where Do I Start?
I’ve been MIA for 10 days, in the throes of vacations and hurricanes and holidays oh my! In order to not bore you silly, I’m thinking vacation details and virtual races will be covered in another post. Let’s get to the pressing stuff: Secret Santa! Thanks to the blogger gift exchange, so graciously hostessed by [Read More]
Injury’s Silver Lining
It’s been a trying couple of days.Last night:Thing 1: “Mom the lights on the tree outside are sparking.” Screams. “Now they’re on fire!”This morning:I got an email telling me Thing 2 spent $100 on iTunes for Bakery Doodle coins. Wait it gets better:I entered the password without looking to see what she was buying when [Read More]
Stress Less/Weigh-In Wednesday: Late Edition
I never quite got this post up yesterday. It was one of those insane days–you know the kind. I have so much to tell you about Notorious and the angry ham but I won’t bore you with that….yet. Stress Less: The Homestretch I vowed this year would be different. For once, I wouldn’t be the [Read More]
