This week our Tuesdays on the Run Linkup topic is FREE so go ahead and let your running ideas run wild! Cloudy and early Saturday morning, the Teenager and I headed out for some Turkey Trot fun. Back in July, I was invited to do a Glo-Run for review purposes and that sucker was rained/lightninged [Read More]
Thanksgiving Stress Before the Storm
Before I get to Thanksgiving week goodness and otherwise, here’s how the week in workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday: 5 Miles progression run Wednesday: Yoga, strength Thursday: 10 miles Friday: Rest Saturday: Turkey Trot 5k Sunday: Strength workout, chest and biceps It was a crazy week. Just when I thought things would settle down, they [Read More]
Black Friday Runfessions
Here we are again, time for another edition of the Runfession Friday Linkup, where we share our transgressions and go forth into December with a clean conscience. Despite being pretty wiped out from Thanksgiving shenanigans, I have no shortage of things to come clean about so let’s get to it: I runfess that I failed [Read More]
Holiday Deals and Discounts
Welcome to a special Thanksgiving week edition of Tuesdays on the Run! Last week we shared gift ideas for those runners in your life, this week it’s all about Black Friday deals and discounts. Spread the love and save a few bucks along the way. Here are some of the discounts I’ve found on my [Read More]
Rocking the Running Offseason
Before I get to the rest of this week’s goodness, here’s how my “off-season” workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Run 5ish miles Wednesday: Strength/core Thursday: Run 3 miles + Yoga Friday: Run 6 miles (wanted 8 but caught in downpour) Saturday: Rest Sunday: 20 min stepmill + Crossfit On 11/14 the Caveman and I celebrated our [Read More]
5 Reasons to Love the New Mizuno Waver Rider 20
Mizuno running shoes and I go way back. I ran 7 marathons in the Wave Creation until I got a blood blister the size of Asia at NYCM in 2014. The Creations and I broke up after NYCM but my love for the Sayonara for speed and tempo work has stood the test of time. [Read More]
Holiday Gifts For Runners
Can you believe the holidays are right around the corner? Have you heard certain brands already sharing their black Friday deals? That’s our cue to talk all about runner gifts this week on Tuesdays on the Run. Gift ideas? I’ve got a few. You may wanna pay attention because I just might be giving some [Read More]
Embracing Post-Marathon Change
Wow what a whirlwind week. Just when you think things could not get more weird, they do! This was my first week post-marathon. Here’s how the recovery went: Monday: Rest, foam rolling Tuesday: Rest, massage Wednesday: Yoga/corework Thursday: 3 miles easy Friday: Rest Saturday: 5 Miles sans Garmin Sunday: 15 min. stepmill + Crossfit (you [Read More]
5 Favorite Fall Running Essentials
Here in the Midwest, fall truly is the most wonderful time of year to get out and run. The temps have cooled, the air is crisp and the leaves are at their colorful best. What better time to share some of my favorite fall running essentials? Long-Sleeve, 1/2 Zip Top: A drop in temps sends [Read More]
Indiana Monumental Marathon
This week’s Tuesdays on the Run linkup asks a question: How are you different now compared to when you started blogging? For me that’s an easy one. When I started blogging back in January, 2009, I’d just run my second marathon and qualified for Boston. I had a 3 yr. old and a 7 yr. [Read More]
