Before I get started on the Road to Tokyo Marathon, special thanks to Wendy and Holly for inviting me to guest host the Weekly Wrap! Congrats to everyone who ran the New York City Marathon and the Indy Monumental Marathon. You’re all rockstars! Road to the Tokyo Marathon Here we are: The first full week [Read More]
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Marathon Training Takes a Village
As I type I’m at T minus 1 week. That’s code for Tokyo Marathon training officially starts in one week. ONE. WEEK. I was getting my head around kicking off training for London at the end of December. Starting Tokyo next week does not compute. First world problems. At least it’s not horribly cold out [Read More]
Tokyo Marathon Training, Sooner Than Later
It was another whirlwind week. While I was shocked and elated to make it through the London Marathon lottery a couple of weeks ago, getting a spot in the Tokyo Marathon last week really threw me for a loop…and forced me to give serious thought to Tokyo Marathon training. Sooner than later. I’d planned to [Read More]
We’re Halfway There: Are You On Track With Your Goals?
I’m not one to wish away time and certainly not summer time but I have news for you. Half the year is over. Done Finished. Finito. In the rear view mirror. Remember all those goals and dreams and action plans we formulated back when 2018 was shiny and new? Yeah those. It’s time for a [Read More]
River-to-Ridge Trail Race Report
Recently I was invited to take part in the Driftless Sports Convergence in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Stay tuned for more about that. My contact suggested I might enjoy the River-to-Ridge 5-mile trail race also taking place that weekend. Of course I jumped at the chance to take on that adventure. Our hotel was literally a [Read More]
Is the Universe Trying to Tell Me Something?
Week 2 of MAYhem is complete. I may be wrong, but I think the chaos may wind down a touch from here….hopefully. That said, here’s how the workouts (still on that back burner) went. This post contains affiliate links. Monday: Rest Tuesday: Run 4.5 miles Wednesday: Strength Thursday: Run 5 miles Friday: Yoga/core Saturday: Run [Read More]
Coyotes, Grit and MAYhem
Phew! I’ve got one week of MAYhem under my belt. Anybody else feel this way? Like every. Single. Thing. Is going on right now and you’re hanging on by a thread? Anyone? Here’s how the workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Trail run 3.6 miles Wednesday: Run 2 miles + Strength Thursday: Yoga + Core Friday: [Read More]
There’s Life After DNF/DNS
This week’s Tuesdays on the Run topic is all about that dreaded decision to DNS or DNF a race. That’s did not start and did not finish a race, in case you were wondering. After months of training and sacrifice, taking a DNF or DNS is a bitter pill for sure. DNS? I’ve had a [Read More]
Spring Refresh and Roasted Red Pepper Dip
I received free product for review purposes from Mom’s Meet. Compensation was provided for this post however all thoughts and opinions, as always, are my own. I start the Zooma Spring Cleaning Challenge this week. Since my knee injury, I’m not running (or biking…or anything…ugh) right now, so burning calories does not come easy. It [Read More]
Holiday Gift Ideas for Runners + Giveaway
T’is the season to get those runners on your list (or you) something special. For a sport that claims to need minimal gear (just grab some shoes and go….yeah riiight) there sure are lots of gift options. Let’s check out some of my faves, shall we? This post contains affiliate links. Functional Fashion Sunglasses. [Read More]
