Leading Up to the Break The days leading up to our trip to Florida were jam packed with workouts in anticipation of a few down days while on vacation. Usually our vacations are either spent at the farm or at our family beach house when we have time to enjoy the ease of relaxing hikes, […]
It’s time to sit down once again with a beverage of your choice and chat – I’ll remind you that I don’t like coffee or tea so my drink of choice today will be water. Let’s chat about things other than just running, cycling, training, and complaining about our most recent injuries. Sound good? […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links… Taking a Little R&R We rarely travel over the Memorial Day weekend, but this year is an exception, and a good one at that. As I type on Sunday morning, it’s 49° and rainy at home and 79° and sunny here in Fort Meyers, Florida. I’ll be popping […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links… Sleep Goal: Pandemic Level I am starting to see more clients as more and more have passed their two weeks post-vaccination period. In fact, last week I had two potential clients reach out for consultations. As my work load builds back to pre-pandemic levels my early mornings are […]
Disclaimer: This Tour de Madison Metric Century recap contains affiliate links… Road Trip for a Bike Tour Cyclists have been riding the beautiful rolling hills of Madison County, Virginia the third Saturday in May as part of the Tour de Madison since 1988. After the tour was canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links… First “Official” Metric Century in the Books I focused on making sure my workouts leading up to our Tour de Madison Metric Century were front ended on the week so I’d have a couple of days rest toward the end of the week. It was a great strategy […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links… Mother’s Day Lessons Mother’s Day has me reminiscing about my childhood and the excitement my brother and I would have as we presented our mom with our little homemade gifts. One year, though, Dad suggested we wash the breakfast and supper dishes for Mom on Mother’s Day. He […]
It’s time to sit down once again with a beverage of your choice and chat – I’ll remind you that I don’t like coffee or tea so my drink of choice today will be water. Let’s chat about things other than just running, cycling, training, and complaining about our most recent injuries. Sound good? […]
Disclaimer: This 41-Mile 1725 Gravel Grinder Practice Ride recap contains affiliate links… Riding the Course Before the Race Bill and I, along with some of our cycling friends, are registered for the Loudoun 1725 Gravel Grinder in mid-June. Even though it’s a race, we’ll be riding at party pace taking pictures along the way. […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links… Embracing the 5K During recent years my weekday runs were usually 5 miles unless I was doing speed work or going on my long run. In fact, I’d joke that any run less than 5 miles didn’t deserve a shower. Fast forward to the present and 3 miles […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links… Shopping can be a drag when searching for the perfect gift for even the most special person in our life, our mom. If you’re lucky enough to have an active mom, the range of gift ideas opens up from just flowers and candy to fitness gadgets and fuel. […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links… Better Late Than Never Last year I got out of the habit of stretching and practicing yoga because both bothered my back, and as a result, getting back into stretching on a regular basis became my goal for 2021. My weekly goal has been to try to spread […]
Disclaimer: This Courage Day 5K race recap includes affiliate links… About the Courage Day 5K The Courage Closet was founded by my friend Liz Sands who was kidnapped and raped on April 17, 1999. Her desire to help and educate others led to the creation of The Courage Closet, a non-profit organization providing support […]
A Plan is Just a Plan Last week as I planned my workouts leading up to my LIVE race on Saturday morning, I thought hard about what workouts I might want to skip so my legs would be fresh – I’m starting to notice my recovery after workouts takes longer as I’m getting older. I […]
Disclaimer: This 23-Mile Mount Vernon to DC Loop Spring Tour recap contains affiliate links… Riding Along the Monuments and Memorials It was a glorious day for a roundtrip ride with our friend Barb into DC from Mount Vernon. With the sun shining brightly and the temperature rising from 61° to 68°, we couldn’t have […]
Disclaimer: This 37-Mile Gravel Loop from The Plains to St. Louis recap contains affiliate links… A Little History Before Starting Our Ride I had planned to sleep in, but FOMO won out and I agreed to join Bill and our friend Ed for a gravel ride on a course Bill had raved about for […]
Here We Go Again Even though we didn’t host Easter on Sunday, I had plenty enough Easter candy filling my cute bowls and baskets to feed a small army – candies wrapped to look like Easter eggs, M&M’s in spring pastels, and the mandatory chocolate Easter bunny… It’s funny, I have complete self control and […]
Disclaimer: This 27-Mile Bull Run Mountain Brutal Gravel Grinder recap contains affiliate links… Climbing a Mountain on Loose Gravel The thought of climbing a mountain on my gravel bike was just intriguing enough for me to agree to join Bill on the 27-mile route he offered up for our Saturday riding adventure. Short, sweet, […]
Disclaimer: This post contains an affiliate link… It’s no secret that sleep is the weakest link in my quest to lead a healthy lifestyle. Exercise? I’ve got that down! Nutrition? I naturally choose carrots over cheese puffs. Hydration? 50% of the time my eyeballs are floating. But sleep? I’m getting better, but it’s […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links… Happy Easter To those celebrating Easter, may all the joys and blessings of this beautiful season be with you. May the renewal of life at Easter bring hope, love, good health, happiness, and peace to your family and loved ones. Overview of the Week Before discussing each day’s […]
