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There’s nothing a runner hates, but loves to talk about more, than an injury… Where do I begin, and which injury do I discuss? And were they really injuries? I’ll keep it brief, or at least as brief as a runner can when discussing an injury… It started on the Thursday morning after our MRTT Christmas […]
On Wednesday I talked about Broken Resolutions and promised to let you know how I did on my 2015 goals. As you can see, I didn’t do very well! So what happened? Consistent Weight Training To Prevent Injuries – 20 points – This is going to be a post on its own in a few […]
With full intentions to enjoy my family during the holiday week, I wrote out my blog posts last Monday and Tuesday morning, scheduled them to post on Wednesday and Friday, and then set my laptop aside for much of the week. I sneaked in some comment replies, and popped over to a few other blogs to see […]
Le’s get the boring stuff over with first so we can jump right in and talk about taking liberties with selfies and putting ourselves in a precarious position with the law. I lifted on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and I’m feeling great which has caused me to pause and reflect on how someone who lifted religiously […]
It was unseasonably warm here in Virginia this past week. So warm, in fact, that I wore shorts and a short sleeved shirt on all of my runs. A late night Redskins Monday night football game kept my friend Tracy and me up too late to meet our 5:30 AM running friends, so we met […]
Dear Santa Runner, I have been very good this year. I have been logging my training miles with easy runs, hill repeats, long runs, and the occasional tempo run. I’ve even been pretty good at cross-training, stretching, and foam rolling. I’ve supported the local running scene by running in several area races this year, and I’ve given […]
This week was a blur and all I really seem to remember was a lot of rain. When tallying my run distances for the week I’m shocked! 14.1 miles must be an all-time low for me during a non-injury week. Monday was a drizzly mess, but I managed to get up early and lift before seeing my clients. […]
Last week, planning ahead, I worked out on Sunday so I could move up my Wednesday weight training sessions to Tuesday. I didn’t want an easy excuse to miss a session and since I didn’t want to lift the day before my turkey trot on Thursday, a Wednesday workout wasn’t in the cards. I learned last […]
As I look out my window at the fallen oak leaves in need of being blown into giant piles and then bagged, I take comfort in being able to put it off another day or two to when the fifteen to twenty MPH winds have died down. If they don’t get done by Thursday, though, all bets […]
As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, you’ll find my choice of drinks changing from light summer cocktails to hardier beverages just in time for the holidays. Water of course, will always top my list, but these delicious beverages help make the holidays merrier. Favorite holiday drinks: 1. Water – Good […]
First of all, aren’t you thrilled that my birthday is behind me, and I won’t be talking about it again for about fifty weeks – after today’s post… 😉 After a super early morning weight lifting session followed by training a few clients, Monday really got going with a Cruisers’ reunion of sorts at The Mellow […]
It’s that time of year where temptations abound from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. From family-favorite comfort foods to tasty sparkling beverages, extra calories sneak in by the hundreds and leave us with tighter waistbands causing the winter blues come January 2nd. Now is the time to devise a game plan for how to handle eating and working out during the […]
I’m being bold on the blog today and changing things up. Last night’s MRTT Give Thanks to our Chapter Leaders party was so much fun that I’m starting with it! First off, don’t we clean up nicely? Not a single ponytail in sight! A couple of months ago my friend Beth came up with […]
Today I’m joining Coco at Running With Perserverance, Deborah at Confessions Of A Mother Runner, and Lynda at Fitness Mom Wine Country for their monthly Ultimate Coffee Date linkup! Be sure to stop by their blogs for a cup of coffee and to say hello; and while you’re there, be sure to check out some […]
Over the years I’ve seen my share of signs at races, and some are far more memorable than others. Some, I captured with my camera, and others are burned into my brain – poster board color and all. Luckily my two favorite signs were the simplest; and therefore, easiest to re-create since I didn’t want to […]
I started Monday off with a renewed determination to get stronger in the off-season with another great strength training session! Yes, even though I have three 5K’s this fall, I consider this the off-season with no more Ragnars or halves until next spring. On Monday afternoon I got a fun email from a dentist office […]
I remember the first time someone told me that Halloween was her favorite holiday. I must have stared at her slack-jawed because I’d never thought of Halloween as a holiday. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Independence Day – now those are holidays! Times when families gather, holiday-specific food is prepared, and a jolly old time is […]
I have mixed emotions on the title of today’s blog post. As season ticket holders of Virginia Tech football, our falls are always filled with fun – and a lot of driving. This year, though, our Hokies are either under-performing or just not that good. And I’ve got to admit that it’s a lot harder […]
It’s time for Friday Five linkup with DC area bloggers Courtney at Eat Pray Run DC, Cynthia at You Signed Up for What?!, and Mar at Mar on the Run! Be sure to stop by their blogs and say hello! While you’re there, be sure to check out other bloggers who are participating in the linkup, too. This week the DC […]
Today I’m joining Coco at Running With Perserverance, Deborah at Confessions Of A Mother Runner, and Lynda at Fitness Mom Wine Country for their monthly Ultimate Coffee Date linkup! Be sure to stop by their blogs for a cup of coffee and to say hello; and while you’re there, be sure to check out some […]
