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ZOOMA Summer Fitness Challenge

June 16, 2016 by MCM Mama 2 Comments

ZOOMA Summer Fitness Challenge

Confession: I've fallen off the running wagon. Life has just been crazy. Not necessarily busier than usual, but just more things from different directions. It's like trying to keep 1000 balloons in the air rather than five balls - they move slower but there are so many more of them! I have, however, been doing an informal strength fitness challenge with friends and I've done great with that. Shocking, I know! But it's time to get back on a more formal program. I'm going to be spending this week getting the Hansons's training plan onto my calendar to get ready for Marine Corps Marathon in October. (Why, oh why, is my favorite marathon a fall marathon??? I hate training in the summer.) But I don't intend to just run this summer. I like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: fitness Tagged With: cross training, healthy eating, Zooma

ZOOMA Annapolis weekend

June 5, 2016 by MCM Mama 15 Comments

ZOOMA Annapolis weekend

This past weekend was jam packed with lots of fun, quite a few hills, and a whole lot of beer! Of course, that means it was ZOOMA Annapolis weekend! Up until Friday morning, I wasn't sure if I was going to get to head to Annapolis early or if I'd be driving in the morning of the race. Thankfully, ZOOMA offers a few DC area packet pickups in addition to their Friday Expo in Annapolis, so I picked up my bib early, just in case.  Luckily though, the stars aligned and I was able to head out of DC around 2 and Cynthia offered me space in the room she was sharing with Sandra and Sue. Halfway to Annapolis, I realized I'd forgotten to eat lunch and that I had also not brought anything to eat the morning of the race. Oops. I thought about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: running Tagged With: beer and food, craft beer, Savor, Zooma, Zooma Annapolis

A very merry coffee date

December 5, 2015 by MCM Mama 14 Comments

A very merry coffee date

Happy Saturday! I'm sitting here with a cup of coffee, having survived my first holiday party of the season. No, I'm not hungover (I had to drive), just tired. Anyways, I'm joining up with my friends Deborah, Coco, and Lynda for a virtual coffee date. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that I'm really excited to have been invited back to be a ZOOMA ambassador this year. The program has changed a bit, so when I get my code, it will be good for any of the three races that they have this year: Cape Cod, Annapolis, and Florida.    … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: Ambassador, Moms Run This Town, MRTT, Skirt Sports, Zooma

Bucket List Race: Dirty Damsel Trail Race

September 9, 2015 by MCM Mama 8 Comments

Bucket List Race: Dirty Damsel Trail Race

Last year, when ZOOMA announced that they were adding the Dirty Damsel trail race to their suite of races, I was pretty excited. I was already a fan of ZOOMA (and an ambassador in 2014) and I've been wanting to try a trail race for a while. Unfortunately, my schedule did not allow for me to join them. This year the Dirty Damsel is being held on October 3, 2015. It's an easy drive from the DC area and packet pick up is the morning of the race, so you don't have to make a special trip anywhere beforehand. You get an awesome tech tee, a medal, and as much mud as you want. ZOOMA's Mission for Dirty Damsel: To encourage women to experience the playfulness and challenge of off-road running. To offer an accessible introduction to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: running Tagged With: Dirty Damsel, trail running, Zooma

Half Marathon #13 for 2014: ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon

June 4, 2014 by MCM Mama 25 Comments

Half Marathon #13 for 2014: ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon

ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon May 31, 2014 2:22:35 Welcome to Venus! 13 half marathons in 79 days = FINISHED!!! Temp: high 50s and sunny, definitely warmer at the end What I wore: hat, short sleeve shirt, Skirt Sports Happy Girl skirt, PROCompression socks, and my trusty Altra Intuitions Race Morning I got up at 5am and slowly got ready.  I was sharing a room with Sue, so it was fun to chat while we were getting ready.  We ended up walking over to the start instead of driving.  The walk took less than 10 minutes.  I heard from others that parking was a breeze too.  Seems like you can't go wrong either way.  We met up with the Ambassadors for a photo op and then another one with MRTT and then it was go … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 14in2014, half marathons Tagged With: 13.1, 14 in 2014, half marathons, race report, venus, Zooma

Maintaining focus

May 15, 2014 by MCM Mama 18 Comments

Maintaining focus

Last year, I set a goal to run 13 half marathons in 79 days.  Why?  To "moon up" in Half Fanatics.  I figured that I'd run 13 half marathons in 2013, how hard would it be to run 13 in 79 days? (And yes, I realize it's kind of an arbitrary goal, but aren't many of our running related goals arbitrary?) As it turns out, harder than I realized. Not the physical aspect.  I'm trained.  I can run 13.1 and know I'll finish.  Sometimes it may suck. Yeah, Kentucky, I'm looking at you.  And there may be more walking than I like.  But I can do it.  And mostly I can do it well and have fun while doing it.  In fact, barring something stupid like tripping over my own two feet (BTDT), I'm not really worried about my body not being able to complete … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 14in2014, half marathons Tagged With: Alexandria, Historic Half, mental strength, Zooma

Savor, FitFoodie Rock My Run, a winner, and 20% off

May 10, 2014 by MCM Mama 2 Comments

Savor, FitFoodie Rock My Run, a winner, and 20% off

Woo, that's quite a title! But seriously, so much going on that I needed a catch all post! Today is the marathon of the craft beer world! It's like Marine Corps used to be - you have to be fast with the fingers to get tickets. What am I talking about? SAVOR! If you've been around for a while, you know that Beer Geek and I love this event.  It's a chance to meet brewers and owners of craft breweries, while having the opportunity to try out new beers and sample yummy foods.  Like a marathon, even if you are well trained and take it slow (AKA hydrate like crazy), there will be "soreness" tomorrow.  Thankfully, my Mother's Day present from Beer Geek and the boys is a day in the house by myself. ;o) Now let's talk music! As you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: beer, giveaway Tagged With: craft beer, giveaway, Savor, Zooma

ZOOMA Fun Run + WIAW

April 30, 2014 by MCM Mama 5 Comments

ZOOMA Fun Run + WIAW

Last week, Sue from This Mama Runs for Cupcakes and I hosted a ZOOMA fun run, presentation and swag giveaway for some of the local Moms Run This Town chapters. We scheduled a mid-morning weekday run and the weather was sunny and lovely, so quite a few moms brought their running strollers. We started at a local trail and since it was an out an back, runners and walkers were able to choose their own distance and speed. I, for one, decided to do a 3 mile run with the middle mile at my tempo pace of 9:00 m/m. Success! Everyone got to leave with a little goody bag from ZOOMA as well as had the chance to try some Muscle Milk and Cytomax from two of the race sponsors! It was a ton of fun and I think we may have even convinced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: running Tagged With: Ambassador, WIAW, Zooma

30 states and 30 half marathons

April 24, 2014 by MCM Mama 18 Comments

30 states and 30 half marathons

Unfortunately not 30 half marathons in 30 states... With the completion of the Riverboat Series, I have now finished races in 30 states! I'm really excited to hit 30 states, but, umm, I changed the rules (and convinced Beer Geek to go along with it) - I now want to do half marathons in every state.  Luckily, I've got 14 states + DC already done, so it's not like I'm starting from 0.  I'm not in a rush.  Sure, I'd love to race in 50 states by the time I'm 50, but as long as I'm making forward progress, I'm ok with where ever I am. It's about the journey, not the goal. In other big news,  I have Nike Women's Half Marathon this Sunday.  Why is this big news? Nike will be my 30th lifetime half marathon!!! If you'd told me, back … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 50 states, half marathons Tagged With: nike, venus, Zooma

5 for Friday: Off to the Races!

March 14, 2014 by MCM Mama 19 Comments

5 for Friday: Off to the Races!

OK, the first one is kind of a big deal! I'm racing 13 half marathons in less than 12 weeks. I start tomorrow with RNR USA and finish with ZOOMA Annapolis on May 31.  After each race, I will do a giveaway. That's right: 13 races, 13 giveways. If you've heard me talk about loving it, I've tried to get it for you.  Think compression, hydration, shoes, skirt...  13 awesome items that I love.  13 is my lucky number and I'm making it your lucky number too! 2. Yesterday I worked the ZOOMA booth at the RNR USA expo.  I'll be there again today.  I'll let you in on a secret: if you come to the expo and sign up, we'll give you a discount on the race AND a shirt like the one I'm wearing below.  Can't make it there and want to run ZOOMA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: half marathons Tagged With: 14 in 2014, Friday Five, giveaway, half marathon, Zooma

3 March Challenges: 200 miles, #ZOOMAphotoaday, #happyfitMarch

February 27, 2014 by MCM Mama 8 Comments

3 March Challenges: 200 miles, #ZOOMAphotoaday, #happyfitMarch

I am *SO* done with winter.  *SO* done. Winter doesn't seem to be quite done with us yet, but I see spring just over the horizon.  I.can.not.wait!  (Nevermind that then we'll be dealing with allergies.  I've spent the entire winter stuffed up from colds. I'm used to breathing being a challenge in and of itself.) March 1 starts 3 challenges for me: 1 personal and 2 fun! My mileage goal for March is 200 miles. 200 miles?!?  I know many serious runners hit that regularly, but despite training for two marathons and a five half marathons in five days series, I've never quite done it.  I almost got there last year, but ended up injured. It's going to be close.  I will have to hit pretty much every.single.run I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: running Tagged With: 200 miles, challenges, instagram, Zooma

Five for Friday: Closing out January

January 31, 2014 by MCM Mama 11 Comments

Five for Friday: Closing out January

January was a rough month.  The weather was mostly awful, with a few days of beautiful thrown in. My kids had days off and delays and snow days and holidays...  I seriously felt like they were with me more than at school this month.  It's not that I don't love my children, but I get a lot less done when they are around.  Quite happy to be closing the door on this month! January in Five Pictures 1.  It snowed.  Not a lot at any one time, but often enough to mess with the streets and delay or close schools.  I had a very blonde moment when I couldn't figure out how to put my Honda Pilot into 4WD.  Turns out it does it on its own... 2. I ran a lot of miles on the treadmill.  In fact, this was my highest number of miles on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: running Tagged With: cold, Galloway, life with kids, long run, Yaktrax, Zooma

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Who is MCM Mama?
A slightly obnoxious mom and wife who loves good beer and running, who struggles a bit with depression especially in the winter and when running isn’t allowed, who’d rather go on a fun vacation than upgrade the kitchen or add a master bath, and has a minor addiction to the Marine Corps Marathon.

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Half Marathon #85: Appalachian Series – South Carolina

Half Marathon #85: Appalachian Series – South Carolina

Mainly Marathons Appalachian Series – South CarolinaMarch 27, 20222:47:45 What I wore: hat, tank top, long sleeve quarter zip, capris, and Altra Rivera Location: Seneca, SC (State #41!) Let’s just start out with the truth – this race was the hardest of the races and pretty much sucked. I chose to do the early start […]

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