It’s been awhile since I’ve done a goals check-in so here we go! Continue working with my Physical Therapist. CrossFit is no longer working for me. I have a pinched nerve in the left side of my upper back under my scapula. I am no longer able to do the high weight, high rep lifting … Read More »
Welcoming 2019 with open arms! New Year Goals 2019 It’s time to set some New Year Goals! The Winter Solstice has passed. It is winter but thankfully from this point forward the days get longer. I need longer days and more daylight hours. I need to see the brightness in front of me and around … Read More »
Getting back on track! I just needed a break from running. But now I’m ready to get back at it. Running just hasn’t been fun for me lately. I have had a lot going on lately and when I run I have been spending too much time in my head. Now I’m ready to jump … Read More »
Goals? What’s next? Hello there! It’s been awhile since I have written. Life has been throwing some curveballs my way so I have needed to take a bit of a break from the blogging world. I have also been feeling a little lost lately in terms of goals for myself with running, triathlon, and other … Read More »
Boston Marathon 2017 First Thoughts Hard to believe that Boston Marathon Monday has come and gone again. This was my 4th Boston Marathon and it really does feel like Christmas for runners as I heard it described by many runners throughout the weekend. There is truly nothing greater than being in a city where running … Read More »
Goals! Goals! Goals! You are probably getting a bit tired of the flood of posts about the Boston Marathon but seeing as I said this will be my last marathon (?????) I’ve got to get these thoughts all down on (virtual) paper. Ok, so your first question is probably is this really going to be your … Read More »
I ran along the path by the waters of Lake Champlain. It was early. Just sunrise. Crisp and cold. Other than a few people out walking their dogs I only saw one other runner. The quiet except for the sound of seagulls echoed with my thoughts. A runner training for a long distance race must … 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 »
Self Improvement Discussion–When Good Isn’t Good Enough Even though we all have success, why then is it easier to see failure or to perceive failure? We all carry around an invisible measuring stick for success. What I may view as success may be different than what it is for you. Norms are created in our … Read More »
3 days into the New Year and I am coming out of the post holidays fog that always seems to kick in this time of year. It seems that time passes as a whirlwind as fall days turn into winter days which turn into a bustle of merriment, celebration and sharing of holidays and family … Read More »