January is over. It seriously may have been 9,354,200 days long. Or just 31 of the longest days ever. My kids barely attended school even though we really didn't have that much snow. In fact, with today's late start, we now have an entire week where they did not go a single full day. Last week, I think they had one full day. Oy. But, since we are starting off February with another late start, I actually have time for coffee (and I'm all caught up on sleep as I've slept in until 8 am 4 of the last 7 days...) I’m joining Deb and Coco‘s virtual coffee date and sharing what I'd chat about over coffee. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you I'm super excited to be a Skirt Sports Ambassador again this year! I love so … [Read more...]
2018 in Pictures
I love to write this post every year. It gives me a chance to look back and reminds me that even if the year was not perfect, that there was a lot of good in the year. This was a crazy busy year! I traveled for work more than I ever have, but I guess that's what happens when you work for a race organization that has races around the country. So, here we go... January January was a quiet month for me on the racing front, but that's ok as I was concentrating on building strength and getting in shape for the year to come. I got invited back to the Altra Red Team and I spent a lot of time in my workout room. I also made some predictions for 2018. (Spoiler: I was spot on LOL) February February started with being invited back as a … [Read more...]
5 favorites that will help me enjoy the winter
Generally speaking, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather. I'd rather put on more layers than be wearing as little as I can in public and still being hot. And after a rather elusive fall, winter apparently arrived yesterday in the form of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, so I guess I need to get mentally ready for winter now. Berres Brothers coffee - Most of the year I drink Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts coffee - whichever is on sale in the grocery store. But once a year, Berres Brothers, a Wisconsin based coffee company, has a big sale and I stock up. I love that they have a ridiculous number of flavor options and that the coffee is smoother than Starbucks. I also love that I'm supporting a small local company (not my local, but … [Read more...]
Have Skirt Sports, Will Travel #sisterhoodofthetravelingskirt
Post contains Affliliate links, which means that if you purchase through them, I get paid a small commission. It's been about 7 years since I first put on a Skirt Sports skirt and went out for a run. That first skirt was the Happy Hour skirt (basically a Happy Girl without the pockets). I fell in love with that skirt - for running. As I slowly built up my collection (I was the queen of clearance sales and ebay), I got in the habit of putting on a running skirt, running bra, and tank top when I'd get up. As a stay at home mom to two, I needed to be ready at any moment to head out on a run. Slowly but surely, the Happy Girl became a staple in my "mom uniform." In the last few years, my non-Skirt wardrobe has dwindled. I … [Read more...]
How is it already Friday again?
This week has just flown by. But time spent at my parents' house always does. I've been so busy that I realized today that I'd completely forgotten to blog this week. I guess that's a good sign - I've been too busy with real life to write. And thankfully, it's all good busy. So today, you get five random things... Today Jones and I fly home to Virginia. I'm looking forward to being home, but I also always wish I was staying here. It's been awesome spending two weeks with only one child. I haven't gotten to do this since he was 4! We got to check out the International Crane Foundation, the Minnesota Zoo, and the National Eagle Center. He's a good kid and he's starting to explore college options (GAH!) and we both survived him taking econ … [Read more...]
Here we are, runfessing again
I swear it was just yesterday that I was runfessing about my lack of running in June and here we are in July and I'm still not running much. I must runfess that I have no real excuse not to run a lot of miles - my ankle/heel is probably 90% pain free and even more so when I massage it and foam roll. I've even done some icing lately after the few times I've run this month. I know, who am I? I must also runfess that we are now down to 93 days before the Marine Corps Marathon and the last double digit run I did was the half marathon in New Zealand on July 1. Between work, the weather, my son's econ class... I can't seem to get my runs in. I really need to start training. OK, even more than that, I really need to start caring about … [Read more...]
Skirt Sports Ambassador Retreat
In addition to traipsing all over Colorado with Beer Geek, a few weeks ago I attended the Skirts Sports Ambassador Retreat, which closes with the Skirt Sports 13er, 10K, and 5K. This was my second time attending and my second time running the 5K. Maybe next year I'll brave the altitude and run the 13er. (Or not, since I love cheering in all of the other runners.) (Photo courtesy of JoAnne Vaughn, Verve Photography) The retreat starts with a cocktail party on Friday night. It's a great time to shop, catch up with old friends, and meet some new ones. It's so awesome to see so many lovely ladies all dressed in Skirt - and to drool over both the vintage items that some wear and the "coming season" that they show us in the fashion show. (I … [Read more...]
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 lose my mind. I'm thankful that I don't have anything too stressful going on (just normal life crap like a cat with a UTI and too many end of year activities), because I'm pretty sure I'd just have to run through the pain otherwise. I must runfess that to take my mind off of not running, I'm starting to pack for my trip to Colorado and it's 90% Skirt Sports. Yeah, my trip involves the Skirt Sports Retreat, but it also involves hiking and brewpubs. … [Read more...]
Lotta Breeze Skirt: my new favorite workout skirt
I am a Skirt Sports Ambassador and as such, get discounts on new items. All opinions are my own. Links below may be affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you buy through them. There was a time when I was a one skirt woman. I only owned Happy Girl skirts. They are still my favorite skirt for winter running and for summer casual wear. But I've been slowly branching out and recently found a skirt that I LOVE for doing my Faster Way to Fat Loss workouts. Many of those workouts involve HITT or tabata or weight workouts combined with cardio (and we know I almost always choose running for cardio.) As much as I love my Happy Girl, it's a bit constricting when I'm doing burpees and jump squats. The Lotta Breeze Skirt, on the … [Read more...]
Five Minute Friday: #RunWithMirna
Monday is the Boston Marathon. Since I haven't aged in yet, I'm joining Skirt Sports and Mirna Valerio's little challenge. Mirna Valerio - The Mirnavator and a fellow Skirt Sports Ambassador is running the Boston Marathon on Monday for the first time. Let's show our support and run it with her! Here's how it works (NOTE: you can switch days depending on your work/life schedules!): Saturday: Run 3.1 miles while Mirna knocks out the BAA 5k to stay loose. Sunday: Rest day - Take a moment to give someone a Random Act of Support (text, call, post, email). Monday: Run the Boston Marathon (or whatever your goal distance may be) with Mirna by using the mileage converter. Choose 26.2 exercises & hashtag #RunWithMirna as you … [Read more...]
Heading into spring with some awesome new products
If I say it often enough, spring will come, right? Because I'm not going to be a happy camper when we jump from the 40s straight to the 90s. Just sayin'. Anyways, right now I'm all about wanting to use some of the new spring products that I've gotten, so the weather better cooperate soon. But before I get to that, here are our new spring topics! Upcoming topics: April 3 – Favorite New Product April 10 – Spring Race Training Update April 17 – Favorite / Least Favorite Thing About Spring Running April 24 – Rate Your Month May 1 – Best / Worst Race Picture May 8 – Run Like a Mother May 15 – Favorite Night Before Race Meal May 22 – Favorite Memorial Weekend Races May 29 – Rate Your Month OK, so here we … [Read more...]
Running to find myself
"Why do you run (so much)? This is a question I get asked regularly, often followed by a comment along the lines of "I only run if I'm being chased." I run because I have to. It's become so much a part of me that I don't know who I'd be without it. But this is something 16 years in the making. How do I know the exact number of years? Because my now 16 year old is the reason I first started. A little over 16 years ago, the cutest little guy joined my life. And I was ecstatic to have him. But I was also barely able to cope. The double whammy of hormones and a baby who did not believe in sleeping dropped me in a hole deeper than I thought I could get out of. I remember sitting on the couch, nursing him and crying. I was … [Read more...]
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