Of course, you already knew that. After all, I only race in their skirts and have for the last couple of years. And I own a few. Or maybe a lot. So, what’s different today from yesterday?
Category: goals
Tips for using a scale to your advantage
Confession: I step on a scale on a regular basis. (I also use credit cards, but that’s a post for a different type of blog LOL) So, when I was offered the chance to try out the EatSmart Precision MaxView Digital Bathroom Scale w/ 4.5″ Backlit LCD Display, I was totally on board. I use…
I have no goals
I started 2014 with some amazing goals and totally rocked until the end of May. I feel like the minute I finished ZOOMA Annapolis my motivation went on vacation and I’ve been struggling to find it again. Despite the lack of motivation, I still managed 3 more half marathons and Ragnar. But, I still have…
Tuesdays on the Run: The Mental Side of Running
I’m gonna be honest here: lately training has sucked. My long runs haven’t even made it to long run status and my short runs have been minutes off of my normal pace. Yet, I still manage to pull out decent races most of the time. Know what that tells me? My problems are mental, not…
5 ways I’m focusing on my health in September
While there were many awesome things about this summer, I have to say that taking care of my personal health was not a high priority. My exercise levels were low and my eating was poor. I hate hot weather, so I spent way too much time inside, much of it sitting in front of a…
Tuesdays on the Run: Ragnar Training
Today’s topic for “Tuesdays on the Run” is Costumes: Yes or no. My answer? I’d wear one, but I have never actually done so. End of post. Now I’ll go take a nap. No? Ok, well, check out my cohosts, Patty and April, because I think both of them have actually worn them. And I’ve…
But I don’t WANT to run a marathon
Or, let’s be honest here, I don’t want to TRAIN to run a marathon. I love racing. And there’s something about a long race that fills me in a way that a 5k or 10k doesn’t. But I don’t like long training runs. After 10 miles, I’m over it. I don’t want to be by…
Use it or lose it
Garmin says I ran 35 miles in June, which likely translates to a total of 50 miles of running, 3 weight workouts, and one spin class. Then I ran a half marathon on July 5th and wondered why it was so hard. Yeah, I’m pretty sure a month long taper is the reason. And after…
5 Tips for racing in a foreign country
When I read today’s topic “Goals” from Mar, Cynthia, and Courtney, I couldn’t come up with five things that I wan ted to talk about. I mean, I have a few goals right now: Ragnar – finish with a smile on my face, Wisconsin half marathon – finish with a smile on my face, this…
Ragnar DC Training Plan
Ok, I’ll admit it. I wasn’t even planning to train for Ragnar. I mean, I’ve run 14 half marathons this year and I have another one in August. I looked at the distances for most of the runners for Ragnar DC and they fell around 13-16 miles. Given that I’ve run several half marathons 24…
My Rock
Red Envelope asked me to participate in their #RedGift campaign to show gratitude to the “rock” in our journeys. While I have a lot of supporters in my life (I’m so lucky to have an awesome family and wonderful friends), the main rock in my life is obviously Beer Geek. We’ve been together a long…
Halfway through the year??? What?!?
I can’t believe the year is half over. I also can’t believe how many of my goals I’ve hit. Unfortunately, I’m now living in slackerville as I try to figure out where my motivation went. June was a total loss as far as fitness goes… So, let’s see what I accomplished the other 5 months…