Or maybe I should title it “how few miles can I run and still finish a marathon.” Today’s topic for Tuesdays on the Run is “Fall Races”. Tell us what your running or what your favorite races are. Who knows, I might show up at one… My schedule is really empty for me. So empty…
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Runfession is good for the soul
TGIF. This has been a busy week and I’m tired. Thursday was my birthday and it was an ok day (not amazing, but acceptable), until the end of the day. Then I happened to notice that the bubbles from Shoo’s bubble bath were coming out of our basement toilet. I’m pretty sure that’s not a good…
Race Memorabilia: Keepsake or Clutter?
This past weekend, I ran the Wausau Half Marathon on Saturday, drove 3 hours to Minnesota, ran the Woodbury Country Mile Half Marathon on Sunday and then drove 3.5 hours to my aunt and uncle’s house for a family party. It was an exhausting, but fun weekend. I got to meet two other Skirt Sports…
Worthless Without Pictures
I am not the queen of selfies. And certainly not the ultimate in photo bombers. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever photobombed anyone in my life. In fact, despite running with my phone 99.5% of the time (totally scientific number…), I almost never take a picture on a course, much less a selfie. But…
That time my skirt fell down and I PR’d my 5k
I’ve been really lucky with races. I’ve never forgotten anything super important like my shoes or my Garmin. I’ve never had horrible chafe or fallen at a race (I save that for when I’m running alone). I’ve had a few not so awesome fueling situations and I’ve completely forgotten to eat before a race, but…
Surviving the Summer Doldrums
I’m not a fan of August, which is kind of amusing since my birthday AND my favorite beer festival both happen in August. But that’s 2 days of awesome surrounded by many days of struggling with summer. I’ve often commented that I get reverse “SAD”. I just don’t like being hot, I’m not a fan…
Which Athletes Inspire YOU?
Once again, the Olympics are upon us. Soon many of the best athletes from the US will join other amazing athletes around the world to compete in their favorite sports. So, what better topic to talk about on Tuesdays on the Run? What is your favorite sport to watch? And which athlete are you most…
5 Runfessions for July
This week has flown by. I sent one kid off to vacation with his grandparents and I’ve been hanging out (as much as he’ll let me) with the older kid. It’s hard to believe he starts high school this fall! I’ve also been attempting to train for the Marine Corps Marathon and simultaneously pull together…
Scenes from my Summer Running
It’s hot here right now. OK, let me rephrase that. It feels like the surface of the sun here. I’ve never hidden my dislike of Virginia summers. And yet, it seems like every summer I find myself on a training plan that requires lots and lots of miles. Will I never learn? I live in…
Slang Words Runners Use
Have you ever done a fartlek? Or a LSD? DNFed a race? Or basically DNS? Or maybe you got the honor of coming in DFL. (If that happens at Mainly Marathons, you get a caboose, so it’s not a bad thing.) Don’t have a clue what I’m talking about? Well, then you need to read…
Let the Music Move You
Are there certain songs that immediately transport you back in time? Suddenly you are no longer in present day, but thrown back to your first date, a year of school, your wedding… Music has amazing power to remind you of previous times, to lift your mood, to push you harder. So today on Tuesdays on…
Reevaluating my goals
Here we are, just over halfway through the year. I like to do a mid-year checkin to see if I’m on track to hit my goals. Short answer: I am, mostly. But lately I’ve been questioning my goals. Are they frivolous (I mean, who really cares if I hit Mercury?) Are they milestones towards our…