Ok so it’s day 4 of no running. So far my spirits are still good, probably because I’m occupying myself with things other than, you know the R word….or the M word. Today, because it’s supposed to be rainy, I’ll get my spin on in a group cycle class–haven’t been in eons, then I’ll pump [Read More]
Take Action Tuesday
First thank you all so much for your kind words yesterday. They meant the world to me. After finally ripping off the bandaid that was the prospect of running the Twin Cities Marathon, I’ve been doing more than my share of sniveling, whining, licking my wounds, riding around on Blanche, the trusty road bike, enjoying some [Read More]
The Post I Hoped Not to Write
I attempted 22 miles on Saturday. Weather was perfect and cool. I felt great. I’d hydrated, eaten well, rested as if this were the actual marathon. I took it nice and slow. I REALLY felt this was going to go well. The pain started at mile 4.The tears started at mile 5 when my pace [Read More]
Channeling 22
Google Images After Monday’s yoga incident, I unwisely got out bright and early Tuesday morning to test the hamstring and assess the damage. I managed five leaden, pathetic miles, which, save for a few jolts from the hamstring when I stepped ‘wrong’, were painfree. However I may or may not have been gimping the last mile or [Read More]
TTT: 2 Loves, + 1 Baa Baa!
Love #1: Bloc Scorpion Sunglasses: Kids these are my go-to glasses for running and cycling. They are super comfy and light: no pinching the bridge of the nose, no slipping and they’ve not once steamed up on me. That’s saying a ton given the humidity we’ve had this summer. Plus they look pretty menacing, yes? With [Read More]
Almost Wordless Wednesday
Look what came in the mail today: Corral 1 in Twin Cities is waiting for me. God, hip and hamstring willing, I’ll be there.
Yoga Gone Bad
After the race Sunday I thought I’d treat my tired self to a little bike ride and some yoga. Since my balance is always more than a little off after a race, I planned on snagging a nice cozy spot in the back, as long as split shorts guy was not there.Alas all spots in [Read More]
Fort2Base Race Report
This was an early day. Since it was a point to point race we had to be AT the navy base no later than 6:15 for the LAST shuttle bus to Fort Sheridan. I got up and moving at 4. I got to Great Lakes Naval Base by 5:30. I should say I got to [Read More]
Champion Review and Giveaway
My first sports bra was from Champion. It was beige. I wore it for aerobics at my local Nautilus back in the stone age and felt so Jane Fonda hardcore. My first running skirt was from Champion as well. I ran my 5k PR in it. Isn’t it funny how things like that stick in [Read More]
TTT: Better Late Than Never Edition
1. The cooler weather here has brought out my inner Martha. I’ve been a cooking, baking fool. A new chicken recipe, a big ole vat of chili topped off by the always-popular trifecta of oatmeal raisin, oatmeal chocolate chip and oatmeal almond/toffee cookies are among this week’s creations. I badly want to go apple picking [Read More]
