Confession: I’ve run lots of miles and made lots of stupid running choices for years with minimal issues and almost no injuries. But every once in a while, I do something that lands me on the injured reserve. Luckily, I have all the things to get myself back up and running fairly quickly. Here are…
Global Running Day 2018
Global Running Day occurs every year on the first Wednesday in June. That means that Global Running Day is tomorrow and it looks like I may be celebrating with a run. Yep, I ran a 5K in Colorado this weekend at the Skirt Sports 13er with minimal pain, Whoop! I’ll also be celebrating by hosting…
How do you rate a roller coaster month?
May was… interesting. It’s a challenging month to rate as it has had some good and some not so good things. Good things: I ran my 75th half marathon. I celebrated my 10th anniversary of blogging. Beer Geek and I celebrated 23 years of marriage. I’m in Colorado on vacation, hiking and drinking craft beer….
DuClaw The PastryArchy Blueberry Maple Crisp
Thank you DuClaw Brewing for sponsoring this post and sending me the DuClaw The PastryArchy Blueberry Maple Imperial Stout . All opinions and the crisp recipe are my own. Welcome to the May edition of “Cooking with Beer”! Each month DuClaw Brewing sends me a beer and a friend and I create a recipe. It’s a fun…
Runfession: I need more endorphins
I must runfess that I haven’t run in over a week. Yeah, I’m not even going to preface that runfession with anything because it pretty much says it all. I’ve been using my exercise bike and lifting weights and *some* walking – all of which means I’m fit and strong. It also means I’m about to…
Memorial Weekend Races around DC
Before I get to the Tuesdays on the Run topic of Memorial Races, I need to share that I’ve lost my muse. I haven’t run much at all in the last two weeks and I’m starting to lose my mind and I’m definitely losing my ability to write. The worst part is that the pain…
Half Marathon #75: Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon
Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon May 5, 2018 2:22:18 Temp: 50s-60s What I wore:hat, tank top, arm sleeves, a Skirt Sports Gym Girl Ultra Skirt, compression socks, and Altra One 2.5 The weather prediction for this race was originally pretty unpleasant – 50s and rainy. But we got lucky and the rain moved out and…
Happy 10 Year Blogiversary to MCM Mama!
Ten years ago, I sat down and created my little space on the web on Blogger. Back then the blog was MCM Mama and the whole point was to make it so that Beer Geek did not have to listen to me talk constantly about my training for my first Marine Corps Marathon. So, some…
A different kind of race: NASCAR
A couple of weeks ago, I got contacted by the marketing department of the Richmond Raceway, asking if I’d like to attend a race. They offered me free tickets to suite, a pit pass, and a parking pass. Once I ascertained that I could take my 12 year old as my guest, I was…
Half Marathon #74: National Women’s Half Marathon
National Women’s Half Marathon April 29, 2018 2:11:57 Temp: mid 40s to low 50s What I wore:hat, tank top, Reebok half zip, , a Skirt Sports Lotta Breeze Skirt, compression socks, and Altra One 2.5 Once again Mother Nature decided to mess with us. Saturday was a warm and gorgeous day. Sunday dawned cold and…
You might be Mother Runner if… (Part 2)
Today’s topic for Tuesdays on the Run with Marcia and Patty is “Mother’s Day”. I became a runner when I became a mom, so the two are closely linked together in my mind. This post is a continuation of a last year’s post… you’ve ever checked a breast pump at gear check at a race….
Time for coffee with some friends
Coffee time! I don’t often make it for a coffee date with friends these days, but I’m trying to be better about being social. So, I’m joining up with Deborah and Coco for a virtual coffee date. I managed to get a run in with Deborah recently and ran into Coco at an event, so I’m even doing some…