Yesterday when I got home from work there was a neatly wrapped present waiting for me. Do I open it? Do I have to wait until Christmas? Well, since the present did not specifically say “DO NOT OPEN UNTIL CHRISTMAS” I assumed it was ok to go ahead and open it right away! Here’s what … Continue reading
GOT SNEAKERS? PART 2
Last week I posted GOT SNEAKERS? – my random musings about everything one needs to train for a long distance race. I wrote it to be humorous because I’ve been surprised at how much “stuff” (equipment, accessories, expensive socks, etc.) I’ve acquired since I started running, but of course I know that not everyone needs all of … Continue reading
THE 20 MILE MELTDOWN…
As I mentioned in my Weekly Training Training Recap I did a second 20 mile run this past weekend and unfortunately I have to say it didn’t really go much better than my first 20 mile run (you can read about my first attempt here). I’m going to try to keep this brief, because to … Continue reading
Weekly Training Recap and Goals
RECAP (12/12-12/18) Monday – 3.5 mile run and 25 minutes on the elliptical Tuesday – none Wednesday – none Thursday – 4 mile run Friday – none Saturday – 20 mile run Sunday – Lots of stretching and foam rolling Overall – It was another busy week at work so I didn’t get in as … Continue reading
FAVORITE THINGS FRIDAY – WINTER EDITION
I’ve been trying to wait until it got cold out to post my favorite things about winter, but it’s mid-December and I think yesterday got up to 58 degrees so I’m just going to give in and go with it. So…(drum roll please!)…here are a few of my favorite things about winter! Scarves I LOVE wearing … Continue reading
GOT SNEAKERS?
You always hear that running is such an accessible sport because all you need is a pair of sneaks and off you go! So, got sneakers? Good, then you’re ready to go out on a run! Now if you want something to listen to on your run you’re going to want to take your iPod … Continue reading
THE SOUND OF A RUN
Before I started running a few months ago I was definitely one of those people who thought running was REALLY BORING. I honestly couldn’t imagine what people do, or think about while just out there running along…well now I know! Ok, well I don’t know what other people do, but I can tell you what … Continue reading
BOOK RECOMMENDATION – THE LONG RUN
I’m an avid reader, so I thought it might be fun to occasionally share some things I’ve read and think others may enjoy! I figured I’d start with a book I read just a few months ago before my first half marathon and decided to re-read for some inspiration before my full marathon in January, … Continue reading
Weekly Training Recap and Goals
RECAP (12/5-12/11) Monday – Rest Day, recovering from last weekends 20 mile run Tuesday – Stretching and foam roller Wednesday – 30 minutes on the elliptical (it was pouring rain out!) Thursday – 3 mile run Friday – MIGRAINE Saturday – 1 hour massage and migraine recovery Sunday – Since I have to work a … Continue reading
MIGRAINE HANGOVER
So, I think life finally caught up with me this week. I’ve been really overtired, I’ve had to work late a lot recently and I’ve been stressing about work stuff, holiday shopping (or my lack of holiday shopping) and my training for the January marathon…like I said it sort of caught up to me. I … Continue reading
Live, Run, Grow 