After a big race, how do you adjust to the feeling of having accomplished that particular goal? Do you take it easy for a few days or get right back into a routine? After the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler, I flew to Miami for a work trip and was there for 3 days. While I […]
The Last Run
On Thursday, here in Tampa (where I am working / having a blast at NALP’s 2013 Annual Conference), I ran a 5k. It was perfect because I was scheduled to run my last run before the Nike 1/2 (on Sunday) on Thursday. I wanted a nice, leisurely run that would keep my legs loose for […]
Guest Post on Fashionable Fitness Wear!
Editor’s note: I am in Tampa for a week-long work conference and asked the fabulous Emily to guest blog for me. Enjoy her take on fashion for athletes! Thanks, Em! So Court asked me to do a little guest post for you today on work out gear. I got to be honest, it stumped me […]
Should I be Running Faster?
As I’ve started to become more interested in reading others’ fitness and running blogs, one thing remains quite clear to me: the vast majority of women blogging about running are a heck of a lot faster than my friends and me. I’m definitely what I consider a causal runner and it has been so inspiring to read […]
Boston
I think I’ll go to Boston I think that I’m just tired I think I need a new town To leave this all behind I think I need a sunrise I’m tired of Sunset I hear it’s nice in the summer… I wasn’t planning on having a Tuesday blog post this week, but I thought […]
Summer Races?
So as you know, I’ve been on a bit of a runner’s high ever since my 10 Miler last weekend. I have a half marathon in about two weeks, but after that I have no races on my calendar. I’d really like to do some fun 5 and 10ks this summer, but I have conflicts […]
Caught a bug…
So something happened to me after running a fantastic 10 miler last weekend. I caught the running bug…again. I’ve always liked races and kept to my training schedule (mostly) because I’m terrified of not being able to finish a race. Last year, neither of my major races (the Rock and Roll 1/2 and the Capitol […]
Feeling Proud
On Sunday, I ran 10 miles in the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler. As I wrote earlier, I really wanted to feel good about the race. I also really wanted an average pace below 11 minute miles. I’m so proud to report that both those goals were achieved. I slept terribly Saturday night. I think I was nervous, […]
D-Day pt 1
This Sunday, I will be running (or more accurately, jogging) 10 miles in the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler. At this point, I’m an equal amount nervous and excited. I’ve run ten miles plenty of times before and have actually run two half marathons, but I don’t think the nerves ever completely go away. I’m optimistic weather wise […]
my nemesis: the treadmill
I hate the treadmill. I have always hated the treadmill. I find it boring and so much more difficult than just lacing up my shoes, heading outside and running. I’m not sure quite why treadmills are like a slow death to me, but I know I’m not the only one. I have plenty of friends […]