Happy Monday! It was nice getting a little break over the weekend. Some friends and I had planned to go out for a nice power walk last night, but the forecast was calling for thunderstorms. Of course, the last time we tried to play brave and go out beneath rumbling clouds, we almost got ...
5-10K: week 2, day 2 {5.20.2013}
5-10K: week 2, day 1 {5.17.2013}
For exactly 51% of today's 20 minute tempo run, I HAD it. I was in a groove. My mind was empty. I was focused on my music and the sound of the wind. My pacing was right around the 10 minute mile mark. Magical. And then my brain kicked in and put the kibosh on it all. It's so frustrating, ...
5-10K: week 1, day 3 {5.15.2013}
Today, I want to talk about flexibility and safety. Since I've begun this running journey, I'm finding I have become very... how shall we say... particular about my outings. My shoes have to be laced a certain way. My ponytail has to be just-so. I have to travel in a certain direction, and my ...
5-10K: week 1, day 2 {5.13.2013}
Enter what I believe we call "speed work." We are definitely not in Kansas anymore. This 5-10K program does not mess around. It is continuing the concept of intervals, but instead of switching it up between walking and running, I am now being subjected to bouts of running and FASTER ...
5-10K: week 1, day 1 {5.10.2013}
Here we go! A new week; a new training regime. Now that I've conquered Couch 2 5K, it's time to take on the next level. Ten kilometers. Six-point-two miles. I don't even know who I am, anymore. I have loved being active, but it's been a long time since I've been excited about pushing myself ...
teacher appreciation week – school supply cake
Ok. So this is my most favorite Teacher Appreciation surprise ever. The school supply cake. It's really one of the cutest things, combining my love of baking and my love of office-type supplies into one project. Last year, on my old blog, I showcased this version of the supply cake. This ...
