Last year was my first go at Tour De Pain (day 1 & day 2). When I completed the last mile of the three race series, I was pretty adamant that I could take it or leave it the next time it popped up on the calendar. And then it did pop up on the calendar and I decided I couldn't leave ...
injury
race report: tour de pain – 4 mile beach run {8.7.2015}
week in review: 8.2 – 8.8
Stand back. After last week's sad tally of miles, this week was monumental. Are you ready? Twenty-four point six. And, yes. I'm still tired. Shall we begin? Sunday - 11 miles I haven't run double digit mileage since the Walt Disney World Marathon, and I confess, it's a bit of a ...
weekly review: 6.14 – 6.20
I can't believe I only blogged one time last week! Sheesh! I guess summer vacation is having that kind of effect on me! Now, that doesn't mean I haven't been working my rear off! A lot has been going on and motivation has been at an all-time low, mostly because of the heat. Ugh. During the day, I ...
friday five: national running day
Due to our travel and the general over scheduling, it's been a while since we linked up for the Friday Five, with these three awesome DC area bloggers: Mary at Mar On the Run, Cynthia at You Signed Up For What?! and Courtney from Eat Pray Run, DC. Feel free to join the fun with your own Friday ...
the need for speed
Between the Gate and this week, my longest distance has been about three miles and I have been completely forgoing my speed work. It's been a good break, and probably much-needed, even if it was frustrating to feel like I had lost all the ground gained over the last year. I had a good weekend and ...
the solution to my shoelace problem
One thing I have noticed about myself, since I started running, is that I am very particular about the things on my person when I head out for a training session. The toes of my socks have to be positioned just-so. My ponytail can't be too high or too low or too tight or too loose. my Armpocket ...
