So, I’m still doing this triathlon thing. My training just went from “what’s free time?” to “haha, get back on the bike” in about a day. My coach had me in a three-week build, and I honestly felt like I … Continue reading
Last Sunday night on our drive home from Cary, my coach called and left me a voicemail congratulating me on a great race (she’d looked up my time), and telling me to enjoy my week off. Wait, what? An entire … Continue reading
I had a post composed in my mind whining about the past three weeks of cold, rainy, snowy, and sleeting runs. Then, I remembered The Rules. For those of you not familiar with The Rules, they are a set of … Continue reading
I often am approached by people who hear about my running and marathon history who say, “your strength must be the run” in reference to triathlons. Oh, dear friend, let me correct you. I am usually quick to point out … Continue reading
First, sorry for the long absence from posting! It’s been a whirlwind around here, and I have been dealing with some stuff that makes my workouts feel easy in comparison. Regular posting resumes now! January was a solid month, but … Continue reading
Christmas, and the entire week preceding it, were a whole new kind of crazy busy. I am a terrible procrastinator, so I had a lot of shopping left to do, and midweek was spent doing laundry and preparing for my … Continue reading
Week 8 was a great week, with quality workouts, a strict adherence to schedule, and high mileage. Monday: I skipped hot yoga because Jen DeCurtins was leading a Stretch and Mobility Clinic for our training group. I met some teammates … Continue reading
Surgery first thing this week threw training to the wayside, but I made the most of my limited abilities. Monday: Since I knew I wouldn’t be able to do yoga for a while, I took advantage of my midday surgery … Continue reading
Let me tell you a story. A year ago, I hated running. Yep, sure did. Hated it. Didn’t want to do it, didn’t enjoy doing it, and honestly the only reason I did it was that I loved the girls … Continue reading
Today’s run was a 5-part adventure!I woke up just before 6am, and hit the road for the first part of my run. In training for the Black Mountain Monster, I am trying to get as much mileage as possible but … Continue reading