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As I’ve mentioned before, I got my RRCA certification this past fall.  I found the class really informative and I understand the science behind running more miles, slowly.  I get how in the long run, you’re going to end up with greater endurance and a faster pace.  If you don’t believe me, take a look…

Detroit Runner is hosting a Virtual 5k.  We all know I can’t resist a race, so of course I was in! I went into this “race” with a few goals.  Speed has been missing from my life lately and I wasn’t sure I could bring it for a virtual race, but I decided to give…

1.  When I decided to call this week a step-back week, I really didn’t know just how far I’d step back.  Last month, in 28 days, I ran 115 miles.  So far this month, I’ve run 4.  Tuesday, I was completely lacking in any sort of desire to run.  I just felt tired and unmotivated. …

Yeah, I couldn’t get my act together to do this for post 700. Story of my life lately. I’m gonna borrow a page from TMB and giveaway some of my favorites… nuun (you choose the flavor) GU (you choose) glass from Mad Fox Brewpub Balega or Wright socks MCM Mama Sticker and, depending on the…

It’s time for a brain reset over here.  I need to take a step back and stop judging every run.  Because really, every run is a good run.  Why?  Because I got to run.  I’m trained *enough* to finish my upcoming half marathon.  I know I can finish it.  Will it be a PR?  No,…

What can I say? I’m lazy and this was easy. ;o) Age: 40Bed size: Queen (want a King – but it would take up the entire floor space in our bedroom)Chore you hate: laundry, cleaning the bathrooms, changing sheets – ok, really, I *suck* as a “housewife”Dogs: No thanks, I have enough “things” dependent on…

Yesterday I had a 12 mile run. It did not end well. I finished 12 miles, but it wasn’t pretty. I fell apart around mile 9.5 and the remaining 2.5 miles sucked. While there was a physical component to it (I ended up with severe foot and calf cramps afterwards, so I’m guessing I had…

1.  Today I have 12 miles on the schedule.  It’ll be my longest run in months.  I’m ready for it, but I realized yesterday when I was looking at my calendar that Shoo gets out of preschool early today.  That means by the time I drop off kids, run, and get back to the house,…

can still make you pretty darn miserable.  Oh wait, isn’t there supposed to be something in there about “stronger”. My training plan (which is all in my head, not on paper LOL) called for 11 miles today.  I also had plans to meet friends for coffee.  In addition, temps here today were going to hit…

1.  I thought about becoming a streaker.  I ran eight days in a row, including a strong 10 mile run, 6 miles of hills, and a 4.5 mile speed workout.  Yesterday I gave blood.  I spent the rest of the day with barely enough energy to walk up the stairs.  I feel better today, but…

Yesterday, it was warm enough to run in short sleeves.  I wore capris, but I bet I would have been fine in shorts.    I had a fabulous 6 mile run on really tired legs.   I ran a route that included the hill that will be in Pacers Four Courts Four Miler in a few weeks. …