In a perfect world, we’d be looking forward to the Boston Marathon, the London Marathon, and all the other exciting spring races. Instead here we sit, (hopefully) safe at home, sipping our coffee virtually. I’m joining Deborah and Coco for the Ultimate Coffee Date and I’m bringing out my vintage Boston mug with some Starbucks [Read More]
Good Vibes for Stressful Times
Welcome back to our altered universe. It’s only been one week since our shelter-in-place order but it sure feels like a year. Truly my workouts are about the only “normal” thing about my life right now and I sure am grateful for them. Monday: Rest Tuesday: Trail run 4 miles Wednesday: Strength/Runners World Workout Thursday: Run 5 [Read More]
Kinder, Gentler Coronafessions
Wow it’s been quite a month since our last Runfessions, hasn’t it? So. Much. Has. Changed. It’s hard to keep up. One thing that hasn’t though is the Runfession Friday Linkup goes on. My workouts may have taken a pivot, thanks to a closed gym and social distancing, but they’re happening all the same. Let’s [Read More]
Focus on the Good
The Coronavirus crazy train continues on down the track. Here in Illinois we are sheltering in place, which really is no different from what our family unit had already been doing, except now the Caveman needs to work at home too. I am more than happy to do whatever will stop this awful virus from [Read More]
Keep Calm and Run On
Was this week a doozy or what? Seriously, my head is spinning. Here’s how my workouts went. Monday: Rest Tuesday: Run 5 miles Wednesday: Strength, Balance, Mobility Thursday: Run 4 miles Friday: Unplanned Rest Saturday: Trail Run 4 miles Sunday: Heavy Strength + Stepmill It was a single parenting week, which is actually easier since it [Read More]
What is Up With My Garmin?
It’s no secret that, since finishing the London Marathon last April. I’ve cut my running miles way back. While I plan to always be a runner, distance that takes more than an hour or so is not part of the plan going forward. I’ve adjusted quite well to this plan, my Garmin on the other [Read More]
Not Quite Spring But Let’s Pretend It Is
While out on the trail this week, I heard the call of the Sandhill Crane. The other day I spotted a couple of robins. If that doesn’t say spring is here, I don’t know what does. Here in the Chicago area it’s not uncommon to go from 20 to 85 virtually overnight, skipping spring entirely, [Read More]
ZOOMA Bermuda 10k
I’m going to pickup where I left off and recap the rest of the Inaugural ZOOMA Bermuda race weekend. Find the first part of the weekend here. I opted to run the Bermuda Challenge, which consisted of the Saturday Lighthouse Run + either the 10k or Half Marathon on Sunday. Because someone is in no [Read More]
A Rundown Weekly Rundown
Are you welcoming March with open arms like I am? Around here March is forecast to be warmer than normal. While our winter was nothing to complain about, I say bring it! Here’s how my workouts for the last week of February went: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Trail Run 3 miles Wednesday: Strength, Balance, Mobility Thursday: [Read More]
February Runfessions: Olympic Trials Edition
Just like that, February is drawing to a close. Is it just me or did it go way faster than January? Nevertheless it’s time to open the Runfessional for the Runfession Friday Linkup. As per usual, I’ve got my share of runfessions. Let’s get the party started, shall we? I runfess that, other than Desi [Read More]
