Recently, I’ve been dreading speed work intervals. Tempo runs are awesome but the 400m interval workouts I have on the 10K training plan have been met with absolute dread. Wednesday came, I put my workout clothes on and just couldn’t bring myself to drive to the track as I had planned. So instead, I drank …
This trip is turning out to be quite the foodie adventure. Yesterday’s meals included tri-tip tacos for lunch, self-serve frozen yogurt and a Thai feast for dinner. All of which made up for the fact that I missed breakfast. We had a late meeting so I used the time in the morning to get my …
So, no one said “no, don’t run the Philly half.” Shocking. I knew that was going to happen, you guys are convincing. I still haven’t signed up but, I’m inching closer. I feel like I’ve gotten my “kick” back with running all of a sudden. In fact, reading Anne’s post yesterday felt like I was …
After switching up my training plan on Tuesday since it was pouring outside, I was excited to get in my first real bike ride with blue yesterday. I figured since I biked 8 miles on Sunday that I would shoot for 10-12 and see how I felt. What I didn’t realize was how strong the …
Meet baby blue. Ain’t she pretty? I’ve been wanting to get a bike for awhile now but, over the past 3 weeks it grew to an obsession really and when I get obsessed with something it usually ends up in a purchase. Yesterday was no different. I spent one final morning perusing craigslist hoping to …
Guess what I did yesterday on the plane? Signed up for my first 10K race! 5 hours of free uninterrupted internet can be dangerous. I almost actually signed up for the Philadelphia half marathon at the end of November but, I thought that might be a little too spontaneous. Training for 13.1 miles when my …
Kari at Running Ricig is doing a “Proof you didn’t peak in high school” virtual timed mile this month so yesterday I ran a timed mile for the first time since high school. The funny part is, I actually ran it on my high school track. I was in the area for my chiropractor appointment …
Yesterday marked the beginning of our summer company meeting which basically meant spending almost 12 hours shivering in an over air-conditioned conference space. We’ve been using the same hotel for the past 2 years for this meeting and I really should’ve learned my lesson by now and dressed appropriately but there’s something about wearing pants …
It’s been just over 6 weeks and I’m officially done with stage 1 of nrolfw. Unfortunately, stage 1 went out with a bang and I seriously tweaked my back last night on the 3rd deadlift. I was able to complete the rest of the workout (minus the deadlifts) but I’m in a severe amount of …
Holy humidity. I don’t think I’ve ever sweat so much in my life as I did during yesterday’s 5k. Of course, yesterday morning started like every other race day, questioning why the heck I was waking up while it was still dark out to run. I’m pretty sure blog accountability is the only reason I …