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 need for speed
rest day
Resting is not my thing. I'm not good at it. I don't like it. It makes me feel guilty and unproductive. However, sometimes, like today, it's a necessary evil. I've been burning the candle at both ends. Between school and baseball and getting back into training and other obligations, I'm flat ...
race report: color me rad 5k jacksonville (2014)
This is a sponsored post. I was given a complimentary entry to the local 2014 Color Me Rad event in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own. After participating in (and loving) the 2013 Color Me Rad 5K event in Jacksonville, I was really excited to be able to have the chance to do it again, ...
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 ...
back at it. again.
Today was the day. After resting for a solid two weeks (and then for 10 days prior to running the Gate), I really couldn't wait anymore. I can admit that taking off a few days, even a week, can be a healthy and refreshing change, but I was getting edgy and antsy. Fortunately, I had a few ...
islands of adventure
Read about little man's first day at Universal Studios here. We all enjoyed a great night's sleep, and were dressed and checked out by 8:15 AM. It took us about ten minutes to leave the hotel and pull into a spot in Universal's parking garage (I opted for regular parking today, which was fine). ...
