When you choose to do all your halfs as racecations, it's always a busy week before your race. I'm typing this at the beginning of the week, before most of what I'm writing about even happened, but if there's one thing I know for sure this week, it's gonna be busy. I'm joining up with the … Continue reading Half #16, State#14: 4/24- 30 Weekly Wrap
Running
April 2017: Did I pass?
The great thing about running two halfs a month a part is that you really don't have to work as hard. Especially when you decide that the second half is just a training run (we'll see how that works). Let's dive right into how April went down. Getting in scheduled runs I had hoped to … Continue reading April 2017: Did I pass?
Beta testing what I’ll need: 4/17- 23 Weekly Wrap
That's what training is: beta testing. Do these clothes feel good (and don't chafe)? Does that fuel sit well in my stomach? How should I carry my water? NOLA was easy to pack for, but this race is much trickier, and while I'm trying not to check a bag because we'll be there less than … Continue reading Beta testing what I’ll need: 4/17- 23 Weekly Wrap
Are you monogamous?
To your running shoes, that is. Did you fall in love at first sight and just stay in that relationship, or do you like to play the field? I may have been married for a long time, but when it comes to running shoes, I do like to play the field. I'm not sure that … Continue reading Are you monogamous?
Horses, Hills & Snakes, Oh My!: 4/10- 16 Weekly Wrap
This week went down a lot like my last couple of weeks: nothing great, nothing terrible. Running was hard this week. Some weeks are just like that. Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? A lot of my friends were racing this weekend, but I couldn't. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly … Continue reading Horses, Hills & Snakes, Oh My!: 4/10- 16 Weekly Wrap
Which miracle would you like?
I am totally stealing this from Another Mother Runner. I tend to be a rather serious person, but I do have a sense of humor and like to lighten things up every once in a while. As you run by an aid station in a race, what miracle would you like? Let your mind "run" … Continue reading Which miracle would you like?
Burning up the trails: 4/3- 9 Weekly Wrap
In some ways, this week was a repeat of last week: nothing particularly exciting going on, another trip to my parents -- which I thought would be the last one, except it took much longer than I expected and I think there's more left to do than my sister realizes. Still a bit back and … Continue reading Burning up the trails: 4/3- 9 Weekly Wrap
The real victory . . .
. . . was to keep on keeping on Victory: achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties Today's word prompt got me to thinking: is the real victory the PR, or is it the journey to that PR? If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride … Continue reading The real victory . . .
Best Damn Race New Orleans Half Marathon Race Recap 3/26/17
Another half, another inaugural race. Just call me a trailblazer. Packet Pickup I give BDR kudos for being able to switch packet picket on such short notice-- and communicate it to the racers -- it was the right call. It was supposed to be at Louis Armstrong park, where the race began and ended. But … Continue reading Best Damn Race New Orleans Half Marathon Race Recap 3/26/17
Recovery Week: 3/27- 4/2 Weekly Wrap
Occasionally I just get mild flu-like symptoms. They used to be tied to my cycle, but I no longer have a cycle (but still am not post menopausal). Maybe by the end of the year. So I came home, and yup, there they were: slight muscle aches, slight temp, fatigue. Even though there were a few … Continue reading Recovery Week: 3/27- 4/2 Weekly Wrap
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