Hi, I'm MCM Mama and I own way too much a lot just the right amount of skirts. And the perfect number of running shoes (if I were to run multiple times a day every day.) And medals? I have a few of those as well. I also live in a small house with closets big enough to hold about 3 outfits. Since today's topic on Tuesdays on the Run is how you organize your running related items, I'll share how I don't end up on the show "Hoarders". How exactly do I actually manage to keep things neat. Well, I organized my running shoes and clothes a couple of years ago and it's actually stuck! Then: Now: OK, maybe I needed to add another level of shoe storage... Despite a teeny tiny house, I have most of my running related items … [Read more...]
It is not a secret that I am not a fan of summer running
Give me a sunny 30* day and I can run forever. Or a spring day where 50* feels like tank top weather. Or my personal favorite - the first fall day where a long sleeve shirt is perfect. But summer? Summer is not my friend. Summer makes me feel sweaty and gross - before I even get out the door. Summer allows me to chafe in places I didn't even know could chafe. Summer makes me, a die hard night owl, get up at 4:30 am to run at 5:30. Summer makes me burn in places that should never have seen the light of day in the first place. Summer means shots of pickle juice and the addition of salty things to my diet. (OK, maybe that's not so bad.) Summer means a night on the couch (and a 3am visit from the cat) so that I … [Read more...]
Amazon Prime Day AKA Christmas in July
Today on Tuesdays on the Run, our topic is "Running items you use for non-running purposes". Since I wrote pretty much that exact post last spring, I figured it would be a bit redundant to do so again. And you all know that I haven't worn anything but Skirt Sports skirts since it warmed up enough to pack away the winter clothes. No surprises there. By the way, don't miss the last couple of days of the Skirt Sports end of season clearance. (affiliate link) There are some good deals there! So, what's a girl to write about? Well, conveniently, today is Amazon Prime Day! All links below are my Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I will get a small payment. I did a little "wish listing" on Amazon. Lately, I've … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July and some random thoughts
Somehow it's Tuesday again! I swear the older I get the more time flies. I spent Monday flying home from Wisconsin and I'll confess that I didn't get a chance to write a post about 4th of July and running before I left, so you get some random thoughts about this summer so far. Hopefully you have some good races you can tell us about! First off, happy 4th! We haven't gone to see the National Fireworks in a few years. We once had the opportunity to watch them from the top of a building near the Mall. Needless to say, it's totally spoiled us and I'll never go watch them with the masses again. (Kind of like getting to be up on a balcony for Mardi Gras - I'll never be able to top that either LOL.) Running has been going pretty well … [Read more...]
Rating my year at the 6 month point
At the end of each month, we've been asking you to rate your running month as part of Tuesdays on the Run. As we close out June, I'm also going to check in on my annual goals too. As far as June goes, it started off strong and then flatlined. My body didn't bounce back as well after the Heartland race series as it has after other series. I really have no one to blame but myself. I did a lot of speedwork this spring, but I didn't do a lot of back to back runs. I also didn't do as many double digit runs as planned. Just this past week, I finally started feeling more like myself on the run. I no longer feel like I'm running through mud. I'm quite thankful for that as the I need all the energy I can find to start Hansons Marathon Method in the … [Read more...]
Stocking up to survive the summer
Have I mentioned before that I'm not a huge fan of summer? Give me a below freezing day over a sweltering hot day anytime. After all, I can put on more layers, but there are only so many things I can take off before someone calls the cops (or I end up with chafing in places no one deserves to chafe.) But I can't let the weather shut down my training plan, so I've been getting all of my favorites ready for the summer. Some links below are affiliate links, which means I make a small amount if you buy through that link. Affiliate links are labeled as such. Handheld water bottles. I have several. I've been a long time fan of the Amphipod bottles, but I've recently branched out to some of the Nathan handhelds . I'm very particular about … [Read more...]
Tips for a successful road trip racecation
You all know I love to travel to races. And Beer Geek just loves to travel. Period. We are also fans of driving trips. I grew up driving across America - my dad was in the military and we drove between stations plus did a lot of driving family vacations. In fact, I did not fly for the first time until high school. These days we fly more often, but even when we fly someplace, we tend to do long trips while there. (Our summer vacation involves flying to Denver, but we'll then be driving to Chaco Canyon, Four Corners, Angel Fire, Santa Fe, and Durango.) So you know that a road trip racecation is something I'm going to do. In fact, I've driven as far south as the Florida panhandle and as far west as St. Louis, just for one race. We've also … [Read more...]
Exercising your mental muscle
Running has been described as a mental sport. While your body must be fit enough to run, when it comes to completing long distance runs or holding a hard pace in a race, it's really your brain that plays the deciding role. It always amazes me how easy it is for my brain to derail a race or a run. That constant voice in my head saying that I can't do this or that I need to slow down. Even in races that I run as planned (or faster), that voice is present. The difference is that I've actively fought with that voice and won. I channel that feeling I have on a bad run and remind myself that I've felt worse. I tell myself that I can keep running. I chant various mantras in my head: Suck it up, Buttercup. Run the mile you are … [Read more...]
You might be a Mother Runner if…
The topic for today's Tuesdays on the Run is "Mother's Day". Running and moms seem to go hand in hand. (Probably because that's how we stay sane!) You just might be a Mother Runner if (with a nod to Jeff Foxworthy)... you go days without a shower because you just know you're going to get that run in soon. you've ever ran in circles around the cul de sac because your kids are asleep in the house. you've ever paid for someone to watch your children while you go for a run. you think it's perfectly acceptable to wear running clothes to bed so you can sneak out for a run in the morning. you paid more for your running stroller than for your first car. you have a "no screens" or "no sugar" policy in your house, … [Read more...]
Cheating: What does it actually gain you?
Cheating at races has been a hot topic lately, especially with Boston Marathon barely in the rear view mirror. Every year there are accusations (and findings) of people cutting courses, wearing counterfeit bibs, or getting someone to run a race wearing their bib. Today on Tuesdays on the Run, we are talking about these cheaters. What's your opinion? Personally, I don't understand cheating on a race. ( I don't really understand cheating at all, but at least in other areas, there seems to be something out there to be gained. But it's a race. What exactly do you gain? If you are fast and cheating helps you win, how likely is it that you won't be found out? Many races have cameras and mats in place to prevent cheating and they are … [Read more...]
April not quite in the rear view mirror
How are we only a few days from the end of April? Time is just flying by this year! Since we've nearly reached the end of the month, it's time for our monthly run review for Tuesdays on the Run. Would you call April an A+, an F, or somewhere in between. I'm going to have to give April an A+. I kicked off the month with my longest run since Marine Corps Marathon in October - 15 miles! I got in a fair number of runs on vacation, even though that meant hitting the treadmill before the kids woke up. I ran a half marathon and knocked off state number 34. I ran my goal race and beat my goal by almost 4 minutes. And (upcoming) I'll be running Ragnar Trail Richmond with my "No Beer Left Behind" team on Friday (made … [Read more...]
Boston Marathon Pipe Dreams | Tuesdays on the Run
The last time I ran the Marine Corps Marathon, I qualified for the Boston Marathon. Or I would have, if I'd been 70 year old. Yep, I just need to hold my current marathon pace for 25 more years and I'm in. Boston has not really ever been a goal for me, but our Tuesdays on the Run topic is the Boston Marathon, so here are my thoughts on it. I first heard of the Boston Marathon from a friend who has qualified and ran many times (17, I think). While I'm in awe of those who qualify, it's definitely not one of my goals. I doubt I could ever be fast enough, but more importantly, I don't have any interest in working that hard (and I'm not interested in running as a charity runner.) In fact, I'm going to be honest and admit that I … [Read more...]
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