Today’s Tuesdays on the Run topic is Treadmill Tips. Treadmills are something near and sometimes dear to my heart. Living in the heart of Chiberia, with our polar temps and wallops of snow, sometimes milling is a necessity. I hear lots of people say “I could never run (insert number of miles) on a treadmill”. Folks, [Read More]
How to Train Kids for a 5k
I’ll be running the Eggshell Shuffle again this spring. Last year Thing 1 and her friends ran with me. This year Thing 2 expressed an interest as well. I am one happy mama. Many have asked me how to get kids interested in running. The answer is, very carefully. Here are tips to help you [Read More]
5 Free Resources to Keep New Swimmers Afloat
I’ve been pushing (and kicking and swearing) my way through learning to swim for about six weeks now. It hasn’t been easy. There’s SO much to think about all at once. Add to that the whole water panic thing and the need to come up for air and I’ve got a challenge on my hands. [Read More]
February Coffee Talk
I’m linking up again for a coffee date with Coco, Lynda and Deborah. I’ve got some Starbucks house blend all brewed and ready to go so let’s get to it, shall we? I’m entertaining the thought of a fall marathon. I know this was supposed to be the year of the tri and RocknRoll fun, but friends don’t let [Read More]
What’s Not In Your Bag?
On Runfession Friday I told you I forgot my running shoes when I went to the gym and had to run on the mill in the trail shoes I tromped through the slushy parking lot in. The very next day, as I was switching gears from strength to swim, a lady who took the locker [Read More]
January Runfessions Linkup
It’s that time once again. Time to put it all out there to cleanse your athletic sole…I mean soul. Since I’m a multi-sport athlete, I’ll also be sharing gym- and swimfessions. Feel free to do the same. Whatever you wanna fess up to is just fine by me. Let’s get started, shall we? I forgot [Read More]
Currently: In Over My Head
I can’t let the middle of the month slip past too much more without a Current update. Books: I’m gorging on Triathlon and Swimming books. Totally immersed (get it?) in my new sport, although I feel like a total poser. Running Path: Running mileage has been intentionally low and I’ve done my share of milling. Although [Read More]
Swimming: Off the Deep End
Ever since we rang in 2015 I’ve been going on and on about trying a tri. Many of you questioned what a ‘serious, official’ swimsuit was. In my mind it’s one you’d see at the Olympics. No ruffles, skirt or plunging neckline. Definitely not the mom-kini I’ve been sporting. To purchase my first ‘serious’ [Read More]
It’s Race Week
First things first: Week 15 of NYCM training went like this: Total Miles: 21 Monday: Yoga Tuesday: 4 miles Wednesday: Strength/core Thursday: 6 miles with 1.5 and 1 mile tempo intervals Friday: 4 miles and strength for legs Saturday: Rest Sunday: 7 miles hilly So yeah, it’s race week and I’m feeling remarkably calm. I [Read More]
NYCM Week 14 Training
Miles: 26 Monday: Yoga Tuesday: Rest (giving wonky knee some healing time) Wednesday: 8 miles upper body strength/core Thursday: 3 miles (plyo intervals) Friday: Rest Saturday: 5k Race Sunday: 12.1 miles Except for the extra rest day, the first week of taper didn’t feel very tapery. Sunday’s 12 at half marathon pace felt like plenty [Read More]
