Treadmills. Some people love them. Some people hate them. I’m actually pretty neutral. Sometimes I’m in the mood to run in place, some days the thought of getting on makes me ill. So, Patty, April, and I decided that this week’s topic for Tuesdays on the Run would be treadmill tips. Seems pretty timely with…
Category: treadmill
Bring me coffee, please and thank you
How are we a week into February already? It feels like just yesterday was New Year’s Eve! Once again I am linking up for the monthly coffee date with Coco, Deborah, and Lynda, because, as usual, I have random stuff to share with you. The saddest thing is that my coffee pot broke and I…
Taper? I’m supposed to taper?
My first half marathon for 2014 is in less than two weeks. I’m running the Rock N Roll USA half with 1000s of my closest friends. Or 15 or so moms from Moms Run This Town. Whichever. The big discussion lately has been about tapering. How much? How long? Should you really do it? Personally,…
The show must go on
“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night…” Perhaps you’ve been watching the weather predictions. Or maybe you live on the east coast. If not, maybe you didn’t know that (despite a lovely 50+ degree day yesterday), the forecast called for a plummeting of temperatures and 5-9 inches of snow in the DC…
What is this “school” thing you speak of?
My kids have been out of school or delayed for more days than I can remember. They were out yesterday and will be again today. My elementary school child is making up time on “early release” days and I think my middle school kid just ran out of days. Too bad they can’t all go…
#beautifulrun and Treadmill Tell-All
Yesterday, I ran a half marathon. Not a race. Not even a virtual race. I just ran 13.1 miles because I could and because the sun was shining. In fact, the sun was shining so nicely and the temp was so balmy that I was horribly overdressed. Until mile 9 when the cold front started…
A teaser: The FitBase
Last week, I met up with a friend for coffee. This may have been the first time I’ve actually sat down and talked to this friend, as opposed to being covered in sweat and cursing his name. See, C.J. is a personal trainer and running coach. We’ve hung out at races together (note that we…
A weekend in pictures
It’s been a good weekend. I filled the freezer with a year’s worth of grass-fed beef… I ran in place for a really long time… I drank back all of the calories at Mad Fox Brew Pub (and then later at Tallulah)… Today, I finished out my 50 mile week by running another 7.5 miles……
Not fun, but done
Sunday night the weather guys were calling for icy rain for the Monday morning rush hour. The federal government offered a two hour delayed arrival. District of Columbia schools called for a delayed opening. But when I went to bed at midnight, our school system still hadn’t made their call. I assumed I’d wake up…
Moving On
No, I’m not quitting blogging. You’ll be hearing from me at least until I finish this crazy five half marathon thing. Where else can I talk about nothing but that and not drive my friends absolutely batty? I’m moving on from coaching. Two years ago I had big plans of creating a new career. I…