Running the race set before me...
How are we at the end of the month already? Before I move on to today’s chatter, let’s just revisit that post from the other day, shall we? There is always that part of you me that wonders, how will people perceive me if they see this side of me. I think there’s a certain comfort in the anonymity of it all, knowing most of my readers aren’t intimately involved with my life or family. Then comes the reality of seeing {Read More}
What up everyone! Things are literally warming up all around – my “icy” warning does not come on in my car anymore first thing in the morning (good thing, you know how craazy these SoCal roads can get in the winter – HA!), and my bags are pretty much packed for this: While I’m away, I imagine the fam bam will be spending their weekend scrubbing down the house to make it shine by the time I get home playing video {Read More}
It was great having a short run planned with a friend this morning. I still can’t believe it’s been a month since I’ve run outside, so a little accountability & motivation to get me going was much needed. It was 37 degrees when I got in my car and I wasn’t sure what to do with that. Granted, I spent much of January to April 2012 sick, but I’m pretty sure it wasn’t this cold. Ever. I really wanted to {Read More}
Happy Friday Party People! Ok, not really a party happening, but the hubs and kids are still on vacation until next week so I’m having a hard time remembering what day of the week it is, and that I can’t be up all hours because that’s when my old body self kicks in. Three days into the new year and new month and the wheels have not started to fall off the wagon and I’m keeping up with the various {Read More}
I’ve loved reading so many posts reviewing 2012 and listing resolutions for 2013! Personally, I’m not a fan of resolutions. Google defines a resolution as “A firm decision to do or not to do something.” and good old Merriam-Webster defines a resolution as “The act of determining. ” So here’s my beef with resolutions: you can resolve in your head to do (or not do) a laundry list of things, and trust me, I’m great at making lists. This is {Read More}
A couple of weeks ago, Miss Zippy offered up some great questions to think through this year of running. Even though it was more like 3/4 of a year for me with all my plagues and diseases, I’m jumping on the bandwagon! What a great way to reflect on how far I’ve come, especially when I can find myself wrapped up too easily with my self-perceived shortcomings. Best Race Experience: No brainer, the Nike Women’s Marathon. Not the ideal plan {Read More}
Thinking through the various posts I have lined up, it’s hard to not address the events that took place at Sandy Hook elementary on Friday. I rarely make more than a cursory mention of my children here, but indulge me for a day, won’t you? After the rat incident last week, I came across many old photos, cards and projects of our kids over the years. It made me all the more sad for the parents and families that didn’t {Read More}
This week was the kickoff for the Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge hosted by Amanda at Run to the Finish. There are a couple hundred participants and along with some great motivation via twitter chats with some amazing experts, there are some sweet prizes being given out each week, and a great charity being supported. Win, win, right? The week started off great. I was still a little sore from the weekend, so I’ve gave up caring about matching and decided {Read More}
Now that I’ve given you sufficient lowdown of the showdown in San Francisco, it’s time to move on and look ahead. I was not nearly as sore as I expected after coming home, but my left knee was making a weird popping/rubbing noise. A bit of Google self-diagnosis and I had a few options: torn meniscus, torn ACL, runner’s knee, etc. and basically my short lived running life was over. Dramatic much? Just like my children (source) Turns out my IT {Read More}
A couple of weeks ago, a tweet popped up that was a no brainer for me: If you could meet any celebrity athlete, who would it be and why? #SweatPink— Fit Approach, LLC (@FitApproach) September 19, 2012 It took me all of 0.2 seconds for a few to come to mind: @fitapproach Seriously, just ONE? @ryanhall3, @runmeb, & @timtebow – Amazing athletes who have their priorities in order: God, family, sport— melissyk (@melissyk) September 19, 2012 I’m not one for {Read More}
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