After the race we headed to Morrison to meet my friend Geri for some Mexican food and margaritas. Geri, Jill and I all ran Boston in 2009. Amazing how the stomach that protested all night and through 6 miles of the race could now handle a spinach enchilada and Margarita with ease. Hmmmm… It was [Read More]
Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon Race Report
It was beyond wonderful to escape the heat and humidity and head for Colorado last week to run the Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon. The perfect antidote for this slumping, overheated runner. After extensive research on portable oxygen tanks, I settled on this number…but reconsidered when I thought of the hassle I’d have getting [Read More]
How to Overcome a Running Slump
As you may know, I am in the midst of the great running slump of 2010. A funk. Blame it on the heat, humidity, vacations, family obligations, illness, stress, injury, there’s a laundry list of possibilities. Many of you are right there with me, cursing the heat and slogging through the miles. After sitting here [Read More]
RocknRoll Chicago Half Marathon
The day started early. I was up at 3:30 to begin the trek to the city for the RocknRoll Chicago Half Marathon. Major score of the day: Found a lot with ALL DAY PARKING for are–you sitting down?– $6!! I’d expected to pay upwards of $50 so darn I should have bought more stuff at the [Read More]
Weekend Rewind: Single Girl Edition
Week 5 of Chicago Marathon training is incomplete. Miles? don’t ask. Rather than bore you with a play-by-play, let’s hit the highlights. If you remember I was SINGLE for 4 of last week’s 7 days. No Caveman, no kiddos. Just me, my running shoes, bike, car keys, etc. you know the important stuff. What did [Read More]
Training Recap: Extra Sweaty Edition
Week 4!?! of Chicago Marathon training is complete: 47 miles Here’s how it went: Monday: SRD Tuesday: 7 miles. Speedwork, 5x1000m. Craptastic as I was glycogen depleted due to overzealous but very necessary food restriction. Wednesday: Crossfit class. This will get easier. Some day. It has to. Thursday: 6 mile tempo run. Got caught in the rain so [Read More]
Speaking of Shoes…
I mentioned awhile back we joined a new uber gym. They had us at the pool with its full complement of water slides, zero depth area and snack bar. Hello summer! Once I overcame my intimidation and studied a map sufficiently to navigate my way around the 3-story uber gym complex complete with platoons [Read More]
Show Me Your Race Medals
Marlene showed us her race medals this morning and asked to see ours in return. Although I’ve been meaning to erect a shrine in our workout room, somehow that hasn’t quite happened yet, and my bling resides in a humble cardboard box. For your viewing pleasure: There are 5 marathon medals and 6 1/2 marathon [Read More]
Blame It On The Cake
Week 2 of Chicago Marathon training is incomplete!Total mileage: 46 Monday: SRD Tuesday: 7 miles tempo run from heaven. Running is a different animal when the temps cool a bit. Pace goal was 8:46, actual pace: 8:25. Boo ya! Wednesday: Crossfit class. Buttular fatigue code orange. Thursday: 6 miles. 800m intervals. Very tired legs compliments [Read More]
Lemon-Berry-Chia Shortcakes
Here’s a great summer treat I made when my dad was over the other day. It’s perfect for 4th of July. Lemon-Berry-Chia Shortcakes Makes 8 2C All-purpose flour 1/4C Packed light brown sugar 1-1/2T Chia seeds (poppy seeds work too) 1T Baking powder 1/2t Salt 1 Stick chilled butter, cut in 1/4″ cubes 3/4C Whipping [Read More]
