This weekend, we celebrated little man's 5th birthday with a Star Wars party. On the plus side, May 4th was actually Star Wars Day On the other hand, we had a lot of big, outdoor plans, including a bounce house and some Jedi training activities, but a nasty storm came in on Thursday, soaking ...
may the force be with you
community
There has been one thing that I have noticed about the sport of running that absolutely took me by surprise. The sense of community. I've never really been into team sports or activities. Growing up, I participated mostly in ballet, with some tap and hip hop thrown in, but never on a travel ...
couch 2 5k: week 9, day 1 {4.28.2013}
Sometimes, it's not about the numbers. The last day of Week 8 was miserable. I hurt, my feet were uncomfortable, I was winded and had a hard time breathing. Despite all the issues, I had my best pace and distance, which I didn't even care about because I was so glad the run was over. The first ...
five years
Five years ago, a very special little guy came into our lives. He made me a mother and he changed our world in so many amazing ways we never could have imagined. We are so grateful that he is a part of our family. In the last five years, we have watched him grow into such a sweet person with a ...
couch 2 5k: week 8, day 3 {4.25.2013}
You would think, after more than 30 years, I would have mastered the art of tying shoelaces. You would think. But alas, this run was plagued with issues because of the simple fact that I could not get my laces tied correctly. Too tight, too loose, too constricting around the arch... You name ...
my first run experience: runners for boston
Last night, one of the local running stores, 1st Place Sports, hosted a run in honor of Boston. It was a free event, open to all, and participants could pre-order "Runners for Boston" t-shirts for pick up before and after the run, with proceeds going to One Fund Boston. Organizers expected about ...