I love these end-of-year recaps. It's so great to really look back over the year and see how I've improved, and all the places where I can do more work. I also love reading your annual recaps and best of lists, so please be sure to share yours in the comments. Best race experience in 2014: Even ...
2014: a year in review
running long
As my marathon training has gone on, I have come to dread the inevitable "long run." When I was working towards the half, the long runs were always pretty much manageable, with the exception of a bad run here and there, but I could power through eight miles, ten miles, twelves miles, refuel, shower ...
weekly recap: 12/21 – 12/27
So here's something crazy. The marathon is 13 days away. That's less than two weeks. I'm not really sure how I'm feeling about that. I'm kind of at the point where I just want it to be done and over with. But maybe that's my nerves talking? I don't know. The whole thing is incredibly ...
merry christmas to all
We are taking a few days to celebrate the holiday. From our family to yours, Merry Christmas. We are looking forward to a wonderful new year. ...
weekly recap: 12/14 – 12/20
And the countdown continues. Everyone I know said that marathon training though the holidays would be hard, and they were 100% correct. This week, my motivation is so very low. And, you know, I think that's ok. I'm spending time with family and enjoying our holiday traditions, and generally soaking ...
36 hours of christmas cookies
T'was the Friday before Christmas and all through the house, A frantic mommy was decorating, trying not to grouse. The stockings were hung from the media center with care, But the tree was undecked and the pantry was bare... I am woefully behind on Christmas. The tree is up with lights on it, ...