Helloooo taper. We meet again.It's been 3 weeks since the sucky Baltimore Marathon (sucky on my part, not theirs). While it may seem crazy to some, I'm incredibly thankful that I have a second chance to redeem myself of that sucky marathon so soon. (In case you are new around these parts, you can read the story of my miserable Baltimore marathon here. )6 days until Beach 2 Battleship. I feel GOOD. Continue reading →
Ninja Love and Warrior Running
I love Rich to pieces. I wouldn't change a thing about him, really. I might complain over they way he's cranky as a bear in the morning, and a night owl by nature. I laugh and point at him when he gets really worked up over a video game, or watches those "most amazing incredible videos ever" so intently, with the explanation of "if I'm ever in that situation one day, I want to know what to do" Continue reading →
Run U Mother giveaway
There is something totally kick @$$ about running moms. Yes, I may be a little biased. But it's true.Whether proving to yourself that you can finish a 5k or a marathon, qualify for Boston , or even qualifying for the Olympic trials, here's to you running moms, for not letting motherhood be an excuse. For every time you lace up those sneakers in the wee hours of the morning before the family wakes Continue reading →
a little blog therapy
"Never let your persistence and passion turn into stubbornness and ignorance" ~Anthony J D'AngeloOne of my distinguishing characteristics is the fact that I am incredibly stubborn. I'm betting a good deal if it is blamed upon genetics (I've heard my Great Grandmother was a feisty one!) Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you that once I get my mind set on something, I get tunnel vision. Continue reading →
but there was no GU, only ice chips…
This weeks Take it and Run topic at Runner's Lounge: Running is Like...Well, I guess there are many things that running can be compared to. But being a running mommy, I couldn't pass this opportunity up to share with you my comparisons of running and pregnancy:I was completely miserable in my last few months of pregnancy with Kain (60 lbs heavier and the end of a hot summer in the South, who could Continue reading →
Yasso’s…with a mom twist.
Rich and I bought our first house in the spring of 2006. We looked at many houses, but decided on this one that we are living in for a few reasons. One of the big reasons being that the back yard was backed right up to a big forest. We were told this forest was some sort of "nature preserve" and wouldn't be touched. Besides, much of it was swamp-ish and no one would want to build on it Continue reading →
North Myrtle Beach Sun Fun Beach Run 5k Race Recap
Well there was no sun at this years Sun Fun Beach Run 5K , but there was plenty of fun! The Sun Fun Beach Run, not to be confused with the "Fun Sun Run 5k" (real creative with naming races around here, aren’t they?) I ran in April, was held ON the beach in North Myrtle Beach, SC. The tide was actually coming in at the time of the race, I believe, so needless to say there wasn't a ton of that Continue reading →
Track and Field Flash Backs.
Alternate title for this post: "your parents weren't lying, one day you really WILL look back and laugh!"While some people like to relax over a glass of wine after the kids have gone to bed, I like to blog. So imagine the giddiness I felt (yes, I am a nerd) when I learned that apparently the lovely people at the Runners Lounge give out weekly assignments for blog topics. This weeks topic: Continue reading →
