5 miles done! New post-NYC/post-injury long run PR! I decided to do my “long run” for Brooklyn Half training today instead of tomorrow. The temperature was perfect and I know that no matter how optimistic I am about running in the morning, I always struggle to wake up and kick myself when the alarm goes … Continue reading »
Posted in March 2012 …
Race Nightmares
Hi friends. I apologize for my rant yesterday – why is it that when you have a rough day you just want to tell everyone? Probably because empathy makes you feel better. Thanks for sticking around! Sorry I’m not sorry for being such a hater of all rival schools of KU and Iowa Back to … Continue reading »
Travel Woes
Hello from Newark Airport, 2 hours post original takeoff time. (FYI my original opening sentence was supposed to be “Greetings from the sky!” which sounds much better.) Fair warning: Never travel with me because I always attract flight problems…delayed flights, cancelled flights, planes with bad auxiliary power boxes, lost bags, the works. For today’s edition … Continue reading »
Hill Repeats
Hill. Repeats. I hate you but I love you. Day 3 of Brooklyn Half training: 4 miles total 1-ish mile warmup 4 x hill repeats 1-ish mile cooldown Do you like how specific that is? I didn’t know in advance exactly how long my chosen hill was, so I warmed up for about a mile, … Continue reading »
Potential
Oh FlyWheel, how I love you. But I think I need practice. I went to a class this morning and the instructor, Stephanie, was unbelievable. SO MUCH ENERGY. But I always compare myself to other people in the class and I think I need to pick it up. I feel like I’m working hard, but … Continue reading »
Brooklyn Half-Marathon Registration
So, there are quite a few UNC fans that read this blog. Sorry guys! I don’t mean to offend anyone. All I’ll say is that I’m very thrilled the Jayhawks are in the Final Four. I’m heading home to Iowa this week and am planning a trip to visit my alma mater over the weekend. … Continue reading »
Four Miles and Dirt Road Anthem
Oh, hey there! Hope you are having a lovely weekend – I’ve had a great one so far! I saw my Jayhawks win on Friday night. I went to a Kansas bar and was surrounded by all my fellow NYC-based KU alumni. I cannot stress the importance of being with fans of your own team … Continue reading »
Post November 6th
I’m moving on up with my running, friends! I’ve run on back to back days – Wednesday and Thursday. Plus Monday. I can see myself progressing from this injury…finally! Here is last night’s run: It’s hard to see that seriously increasing pace with each mile. For a three mile run. I cringe a bit when … Continue reading »
Happy Spring!
It sure is getting warm outside. My 3 mile run yesterday was HOT. Hot as in toasty…not junior high lingo for cool/attractive/the guys on your top 5 list. (Did anyone else make top 5 lists with their friends in junior high? No? Okay.) I’m pretty sure it was almost 80 degrees yesterday. I probably shouldn’t … Continue reading »
Family, Sweat, Cute Jeans. All Good Things.
I bet you all are happy it’s Friday. I’m still searching for a full-time job so pretty much every day is like Saturday to me. Don’t be jealous, it’s not a good thing. I want a job! I want to be challenged! I want to contribute and interact and grow! I know that perfect job … Continue reading »
