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 ...
couch 2 5k: week 9, day 1 {4.28.2013}
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 ...
week 8 overview and cross-training
Monday. I don't even know how to start this post, so I guess I'll just begin and hope everything falls into place. Sometimes, the best thing to do is to not think and just write. I'm not going to do individual recaps for this past week. I introduced too many things to my training schedule and ...
taking a few days
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