Lora recently got me thinking about my “best runs“. Since I can’t technically run normally right now (every run is filled with trepidation and fear, and I haven’t made it past 5K), I’ll just sit here and think about it instead. And try not to register for every race I see. (THERE ARE SO MANY … Continue reading »
65 days until the Rev3 Quassy. 65 is a small number. Too small. Yesterday, Rev3 sent out an email to all participants saying: “Happy Spring! The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, flowers are starting to bloom, it must be TRIATHLON SEASON! Revolution3 Quassy is only 8 WEEKS AWAY!” This is technically my first … Continue reading »
Today I’m hopping on the bandwagon and reviewing my year of running (a little delayed) a la Miss Zippy’s 2012 running recap questions: Best race experience? I can’t pick just one! (Good problem to have, right?) First place is Ragnar Relay by far. Although it wasn’t technically a race, it was a perfect weekend filled with lots … Continue reading »
It’s my last race recap of 2012! As usual, I woke up earlier today than I do for work. Typical Saturday, right? It’s RACE DAY! Honestly, I grumbled a little bit when the alarm went off this morning. (I do every morning, actually. Ask Brendan. It’s sad.) If I wasn’t running my 9th race to … Continue reading »
My thoughts going into this race were as follows: I’m exhausted. My feet hurt. I want sleep. Ugh. Boo running. I hate you 9+1. My thoughts after this race were as follows: I’m exhausted. My feet hurt. I want sleep. I’m uplifted. I’m happy. YAY I LOVE RUNNING AND FRIENDS. Back to the beginning…after two … Continue reading »
I’m finally making a smart (in my opinion), but tough decision. It’s about time. If you can recall: my last post was about how, although it turned out for the best, I made a pretty risky decision in regards to the New York City Marathon last year. I’m still feeling the after-effects of said decision. And … Continue reading »
I’ve been to the West Coast more times in the past month than I have in my entire life. Unless you count Hawaii…but I don’t. It’s not attached to the mainland so it doesn’t count, right? Anyway, I spent my weekend in San Francisco cheering on participants in the Nike Women’s Marathon. For work. These … Continue reading »
The circumstances preceding this half-marathon were less than ideal for running. I was up late dancing at a wedding. I drank a little wine and cinnamon-sugar rimmed pumpkin beer. I did eat carbs…probably way too many. My head hit the pillow hard around 1AM. Did I mention I had an 8:30AM start time, and we … Continue reading »
…continued from Ragnar Adirondacks Leg #2 Finally, off Ashley went for her third and final double leg! It was freakin’ dark out there. Once we got back to the car and caught up with her, we realized just how creepy the roads were. Legit country roads. No civilization. No lights whatsoever…even the moon was covered … Continue reading »
(continued from Ragnar Adirondacks Leg #1…) …and off Ashley went! As she ran, darkness fell in the mountains. By the time we arrived at the next exchange where Erin would take over, it was pitch black outside. It had been a long day and was getting late, but everyone’s energy and excitement was contagious; we … Continue reading »
