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 »
Boston Marathon Outfit Preview After yesterdays heavy discussion about PTSD and the Boston Marathon let’s lighten things up today with a fun sneak peek at my Boston Marathon race day outfit. Being a running blogger I often have the opportunity to try out new running gear. I also have the opportunity to represent some of my … Read More »
Let the marathon training commence! It’s time to begin training for another marathon! I’m back in New Hampshire after a wonderful Thanksgiving vacation with my family and ready to hit the ground running! I am ready to get into a regular marathon training schedule again. My workouts prior to the holiday had been great in … Read More »
I am right in the bulk of the mileage for my Boston Marathon training right now and I am not going to lie . . . I AM OVER THIS CRAZY COLD WEATHER! I am tired of waking up on long run Sundays only to check the forecast to discover that the thermometer is still … Read More »
For Fresh Friday this week it’s back to berries and bananas for me in my smoothie. It has been a long week. My son (Age 2) is now going on his 4th week of illness (Ear infections BEGONE!). The result has been an overtired Mommy, Daddy, and kids and a lot of grumpiness. In need … Read More »
I have some exciting news . . . and no I am not pregnant. I have decided to go back to school for nutrition to become a Certified Health Coach. I will be starting the program to become a Health Coach starting this January. My training will be through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Nutrition … Read More »
Today I renewed my love for hill repeats. Perhaps I am a masochist but I have always LOVED running hills. People have always thought that I am nuts. I haven’t done any specific hill workouts in a long time but it felt amazing. I picked a pretty steep hill, the sun was setting the trees … Read More »
Soaring. This is what I hope to do come marathon day now only a few weeks away. Hopefully I won’t need a tow plane to pull me along the course to get me gliding striding. Today I worked out alone. In the rain. Slick roads. Humid air. Gray sky. Time to focus. Warm-up and then … Read More »
The planned workout today on my schedule was a 40 minute tempo run at an 8:00-8:10 pace with ten minutes of warm-up and ten of cool down. The first couple of miles felt sluggish and my splendiferous running partner Bridget and I feared the workout was going to be grueling. Once we shook the lead … Read More »