Ultramarathoner? Me?

by | Oct 17, 2012 | Uncategorized

I’ve been saying it since I read “Born to Run.” I kind of wanted to do an ultra. Then, I read Scott Jurek’s “Eat and Run” — and wanted to even more. But…then I change my mind. And then I change it back.I happened to be...

MCM: 21 Mile Countdown

by | Oct 7, 2012 | Uncategorized

First of all, thank you. So many of you wrote so many nice, encouraging comments on my last post. It is SO great getting that support and part of why I keep blogging. This community has been such a blessing! Good news! Yesterday, I ran 21 miles and my legs...

It’s Called a PR for a Reason!

by | Oct 5, 2012 | Uncategorized

So I’ve got to get real with you about my marathon thoughts. I’ve probably done this before but bear with me mmmk?While I was reading “Mile Markers” I couldn’t help but cringe a little every time the author mentioned her times.1:35 1/2...

Politics: How Much is Too Much?

by | Oct 3, 2012 | Uncategorized

*Forgive the text-filled post. It’s election season, it happens :)It’s election season and you feel like unfriending some of your friends on Facebook — and you know why. But social media is the easy outlet for every whine and moan  or praise and...

Workout At Lunch: How to Crush 7 Miles (Or Less)

by | Oct 2, 2012 | Uncategorized

OUTFIT: Mizuno shoes and socks, Saucony shorts, Reebok top, UnderArmour sports bra, Sweaty Bands headband. I’ve now written a post on running 20 miles before work and running home from work so…I guess it’s time for my post about running during...

Run: Light the Way 5k

by | Oct 1, 2012 | Uncategorized

I was really excited about this race because it was at Nationals Stadium. One, that made it easy to get to and two, what a cool place to do a race!The Light the Way 5k was a race to benefit the blind — which is awesome because one of our most dedicated Back on...