After my disappointing 15K race yesterday, there was nothing I wanted to do more today than SPEEDWORK. Cause I'm hardcore like that. Back in the saddle! I used the lap feature on my Garmin to time myself as I tried to do 400-meter sprints (about 0.25 mile). In total, the Husband and I ran [...]
Marathon Training
Another Miracle Miles 15K under my belt! This was not my best race, and as a result, this race recap is not going to be as happy as usual. :( I'm trying to keep in mind what really matters.... The important thing is that I had a good time and was able to physically run [...]
With the exception of a few injury-inducing runs and runs during which I peed myself/vomited, I think I can say that this was one of the worst runs ever. I know I have a reputation of being Mrs. Brightside (and I really am like that in real life). But just like everyone, I had my [...]
I met the Running Support Crew for a lovely morning run per the Friday tradition. When Megan, Kelly, Debbie, and I met in the parking lot, the sun hadn't even rose (I was up at 5:00 AM and we met at 5:45). We ran in the dark for the first 4 miles! I just [...]
Race season is off to an EXCELLENT start! The Rock N Run 5K was so much fun. The weather was perfect, and we had a big, supportive group of friends running together. I did not set a new PR (personal record), but I wasn't expecting to (my 5K PR is 23:46). I crossed the finish [...]
Happy Sunday! :)  Last night, my late "linner" kept me pretty full until bedtime. I snacked on a slice of whole wheat toast with Barney Butter and a banana-less Green Monster (just spinach, milk, and ice) around 9. I went to bed EARLY because the girls and I were meeting up for an 11.0-mile [...]