After running 12 races last year, and 4 already this year, I've realized I've become a bit of a race diva. There are things I expect from big races now, especially those which regularly make Race Bucket Lists. Pre-Race I was impressed by the amount of pre-race communication. We regularly got emails with updates and …
Continue reading Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Miler: Race Review
This was by far the least prepared I've ever been for a race. Not physically, as the training has been good, but the rest of it I failed. Between Friday and Saturday, I walked about 12 miles. I did a full yoga class (which was more than the expected beginner outdoor free yoga, tougher stuff) …
Continue reading Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Miler: Race Recap
It is weird that this weekend is technically my 4th race of 2014. 1) Midnight 5k on New Year's (30:16) Maureen and I before the 5k. It was freezing! 2) Disney Marathon (~6:30 with lots of picture stops) Oh, and some stops for ice for my black eye 3) Back on My Feet 5 miler …
Continue reading Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-miler: Setting Realistic Goals
Months ago, I somewhat purposely planned to run the Cherry Blossom 10 miler exactly a month before my goal spring half. It seemed like pretty much the perfect set up. </a I knew I'd be focused on speed work for much of the month leading up to CUCB and would use it to test my …
Continue reading Racing Mid Training Cycle: Let’s see how this works
I've been struggling with some tough decisions that need to be made in short order. This weekend reminded me, sometimes the answer is found when you let everything else go.
I feel like every post about running that I write, recently, involves me running faster than ever before. This probably comes off as a bit braggy, and in a way, yes it is. I am beyond excited that my body, and mind, are allowing me to run faster. Don't get me wrong, I'm still not …
This has been an expectedly crazy week, and I think it's the shortest, yet longest, week ever. Things that Make Me Happy - This weekend, even though it maybe raining, I get to see some of my favorite people, Meredith and Karen. We're running the Back on my Feet 5 mile here in Philly. - …
This weekend's protein baking had a 50% return on investment. My first batch I forgot to add the Truvia, and were inedible. Second batch, delicious. I'm also having fun playing with new combos of fruits and veggies that combine to make moist, delicious muffins, for not a lot of calories. Pumpkin Raspberry Protein Muffins Makes …
Continue reading Healthy Recipe: Pumpkin Raspberry Protein Muffins
I eat really, really healthy about 80% of the time, and when I'm at work, it's 100%. I don't have much choice but to eat what I bring with me, because my dietary restrictions keep me from eating take-out or a quick sandwich from the cafeteria. As I've mentioned a few times recently, I'm working …
Continue reading Peer pressure and healthy eating: Have you been health bullied?
Nothing about my weekend went how I expected. I had a huge to-do list, and I planned to accomplish most, if not all, of it. As you may recall, I had decided to switch up my long run so I could run when it was sunny and warm. That didn't happen. I was going to …
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