I don’t consider myself a “girly girl” – though my usually painted nails may tell you otherwise. I’m willing to dive in to the dirt, get dirty and not whine about it (much). But there are a few things I’ve learned … Continue reading
As you’re all sickeningly aware by now, I’ve been subscribing to the cult of CrossFit for the past 3ish months. I took a 2 week hiatus after breaking a rib (or two) followed by getting sick, but I’m back, and … Continue reading
Excuses: I haz some. I’ve just been busy, ya know? Actually, about a month ago, shortly after I wrote the last post here, I dropped a dumbbell on my chest at CrossFit and broke a rib or two. I could … Continue reading
A running plan that is. Because when I’m without a plan, I tend to sleep in a little too often or cut my runs short when I’m tired. But we’ve got a plan! Or maybe it’s just a goal. I’m … Continue reading
There are a few things that make a race awesome. Every race has to deal with the usual issues of parking, course support, and crowd management. But to make a race awesome, you need to take it up a notch. … Continue reading
That’s been my month so far. I came home from vacation with an awesome souvenir of being the heaviest I’ve been in a few years – thanks to the cessation of running after the marathon and the non-stop binging of … Continue reading
There’s definitely a line between grateful and bragging that I’m sure I cross. I try to keep the blog upbeat and positive – because my issues are generally non-issues. But where it turns to “gloating” from thankful, I’m certainly not … Continue reading
Really nice. I haven’t run since the marathon. Not one single mile. I had high hopes of getting up one morning this week to get a short 2-3 mile recovery run in – even put out my clothes and shoes … Continue reading
I really want to write about my marathon – you know I do. But I don’t have a moment right now so I’m just going to post a few photos and say this: I did it! And, it was easier … Continue reading
Ok runner friends – I need some advice! Trying to put together some plans for our first full marathon next weekend, and need help with some of these decisions. Do you bring your fuel belt or rely on course aid … Continue reading