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 →
running catharsis in the car
Recently, I got a friend request from a local runner on Daily Mile. As soon as I saw her name, I thought it sounded familiar. Julie, Julie, Julie? Oh, that's right, she is the super speedy girl at all of the local 5k's, recently posting sub 20:00 times. We got to talking, and I found out that she is also about to start training for a marathon in October, her first one. We both have the same goal Continue reading →
Sun Fun Beach Run 5k
Well there was no sun, but there was plenty of fun! The Sun Fun Beach Run, not to be confused with the "Fun Sun Run 5k" I ran in April, was held ON the beach. The tide was actually coming in I believe, so needless to say there wasn't a ton of that hard, packed down sand to run on. It was either the goopy wet sand you sink in, or the soft fluffy sand, that you also sink in. My Continue reading →
TIART-oh my! Track Flash Backs.
also called "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: RELAYS, ULTRAS AND TRI'S, Continue reading →
