The long run. I am slowly building up my mileage. I am hopefully running the Portland Marathon this fall in Portland, Oregon with my good friend Hope. That is if it does not get cancelled because of the Coronavirus. So, I am slowly but surely building up my mileage and extending my long runs. This … Read More »
Going up! Ascutney Hill Climb. Don’t you just love it when mountain races are referred to as a hill climb. My legs and lungs would have to disagree as I huffed and puffed up Ascutney Mountain last weekend. This was no hill. This was 2300 ft of elevation gain over 3.7 miles. This was a … Read More »
Caffeine and Running In high school I was voted “Class Sugar High” because sugar and yes, caffeine too would have me bouncing off the walls. Now as an adult I am not a huge caffeine user because it still has the same effect. But, using it as a supplement for running has piqued my curiosity … Read More »
New Balance Running Gear Must Haves #thisisboston Disclaimer: New Balance provided me with shoes and apparel for my Boston Marathon training and for my review. All opinions expressed here are my own. The New Balance Pulse Bra In search of a good sports bra for spring running. The New Balance Pulse Bra (Retail $45.99) is a … Read More »
First 20 Miler DONE! Boston Marathon Training is well underway! Hello friends! How is your training going? Despite my daughter still trying to get healthy after a bout of pneumonia (we are now going into week 4 of illness) I have been working hard to stay on track with my Boston Marathon training. I have … Read More »
Keep your skin protected! How do you prevent chafing during exercise? Athletes must prepare for this as they get ready for a big race or big training day. I am usually very careful to avoid it but it is a problem that most athletes will encounter. At the Bear Brook Trail Marathon one summer I … Read More »
Hemp Extract and a Healthy Lifestyle Disclaimer: I was sent one bottle of CW Botanicals about Charlotte’s WebTM Hemp Extract for review as well as monetary compensation in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed here are my own. Lately I have been thinking all about the best ways to recover after a big race or a … Read More »
What’s a triathlete to do? I have taper madness! Have you ever tapered for a race before? I am currently in taper mode for Ironman Timberman 70.3 and hating it. I am desperate to go and get in a monster workout but need to save my energy. Also, today my body started feeling incredible achy … Read More »
A quick look at blogging and BlogFest with Sweat Pink Summer is whizzing by and you may have been wondering where I’ve been. Life has been a crazy swirl lately so I have just been rolling with it. Now I’m back in action after an inspiring 4 day conference at BlogFest with Sweat Pink at … Read More »
The need to fuel for endurance sports with healthy foods. I absolutely love going out for a long run. It can be alone or with a group of friends, on the trails, on the road or in the mountains. If you are like me as the miles add up your energy level plummets if you … Read More »