Thanks to all of you who’ve endured my uncharacteristic snivelling. Miraculously and hopefully permanently, the fever has burned out, the fog has begun to lift and I’m on my way back (hopefully on the express train) to my old, invincible (in my head) self. Look what came in the mail the other day: Bondis from [Read More]
Spring Cleaning
Since my head is still in a fog I thought I’d get after a little spring closet purging.Out went a pair of yummy lime sandals that (who am I kidding?) were never comfortableA trio of capris sporting waists just a tad north of fashionableA warmup jacket that lost its matching pants long agoand on I [Read More]
The Day My Feet Stood Still
There was no long run for me yesterday. Not on the roads, not in the pool, not even a cycling class. I swapped my usual pre-long run Sunday coffee for green tea and honey. And while not being able to get out there felt like a knife in my heart, a part of me secretly [Read More]
The Day My Feet Stood Still
There was no long run for me yesterday. Not on the roads, not in the pool, not even a cycling class. I swapped my usual pre-long run Sunday coffee for green tea and honey. And while not being able to get out there felt like a knife in my heart, a part of me secretly [Read More]
The Food Police Called…
Being Lent and all I thought now would be as good a time as any for a progress report on my Whole Foods Diet Initiative. I think I started this late last year to stave off holiday/between training cycles weight gain. To review, here are the rules (as I play the game): Minimize/eliminate processed foods [Read More]
Pool Running 101
I’ve received lots of questions on how it is I do this pool running I’ve been rambling about lately. As I mentioned before, the water and I were not friendly before I tried pool running so jumping in the deep end was no small feat for me. But I sucked it up took the plunge. [Read More]
Hump Day Happiness
Something Beautiful I received this gorgeous charm necklace the other day as I was the lucky winner in Shelly’s It’s Just One Foot in front of the Other Lift Your Sole Giveaway. I love it! Thanks so much again Shelly and Jill at Lift Your Sole! Tibial Healing Here’s the ‘robo leg’. My Sports Doc [Read More]
Training Recap
Week 8 of Boston Training is Complete: 40 miles?? Halfway to Beantown and the plot thickens. I got a diagnosis for my affliction, coupled with a moratorium on running. Out of necessity, I got a little creative in my training. I’m not exactly sure how to score the mileage. Let’s say 40 with most of [Read More]
Off the Deep End
Yes folks, I actually got myself into the water today for some pool running! Wonders never cease! But first, Bikram on the Bike: I did the same Group Cycle class I went to last week. After securing my ‘usual’ spot behind Dick Cheney and next to the Ultimate Puma I got down to business. Legs were [Read More]
Marathon of Fitness Extravaganza
I went to the YMCA to do some pool running today.I got there to find a large charity event going on. The more activities you do, the more money is raised for the Strong Kids Campaign. What’s not to like? So I did:1 hr group cycle1 hr muscle conditioning1 hr yoga Then I headed to the [Read More]
