From my best marathon to my worst; Two weeks and 9,500 miles apart.
How Pregnancy and Marathon Training Are, Like, The Same
...and somehow found myself with 4 children and just as many marathons.
On Writing Your Running.
What a data-driven Garmin addict learned from journaling her runs like a cavewoman.
The Official Guide On How NOT to run a Reebok Ragnar, Part II
My list of what I wish I knew before my first Ragnar Relay Race. *Note: this post contains explicit photographs of black toenails.
The Official Guide On How NOT To Run A Reebok Ragnar, Part I.
Thinking of signing up for a Reebok Ragnar? Read this, first.
A Stereotypical Year-End Reflection
Lessons in trying something new. And what happens when you go overboard.
3 year hiatus from writing, not running.
It's been a busy few years. Since my last entry in 2014 I have accomplished a whole lot, both in my running and in my life in general. Let’s begin with the biggest event, the addition of a new daughter in 2015. That's 4 now, for those of you counting. #1 is eleven, #2 is … Continue reading 3 year hiatus from writing, not running.
Momma’s Got a Brand New Schedule!
Trying to get back into running after hitting such a personal milestone as a half-marathon has been harder than expected. I thought and thought and thought about what I needed to do. Usually my personal trainer, (AKA running coach, AKA workout Nazi, AKA husband) is the one who motivates me to lace up and take … Continue reading Momma’s Got a Brand New Schedule!
Up and running
I'm still relatively new at this 'running lifestyle.' I don't know much, and I continue to learn as I go. I do know you're supposed to take a little time off after a long distance race, like a half-marathon. I also know that a little time off probably isn't three weeks and four days. Lacing … Continue reading Up and running
Finishing 13.1- Why My Proudest Moment Wasn’t Completing the Race.
Well, I did it. I finished my very first half-marathon. One half of a distance that only .05% of people in the US will run. Something that I've trained for and hoped for and fantasized about for months. So how come I'm not happier? I wish I could tell you how elated I was to … Continue reading Finishing 13.1- Why My Proudest Moment Wasn’t Completing the Race.