April 2013 IT TAKES A VILLAGE The last blog talked about my goal of starting a new type of training group with a different sponsorship idea.+ACY-nbsp+ADs Some have asked what they can do in their areas to help athletes.+ACY-nbsp+ADs I have a few suggestions for businesses, clubs and individuals.+ACY-nbsp+ADs You can … [Read more...]
Distance Divas Elite
Dreaming Big From the age of ten, I have dreamed big.+ACY-nbsp+ADs My journals show my dreams and how I set goals to get there.+ACY-nbsp+ADs As a 10 year old, I wanted to be an Olympian.+ACY-nbsp+ADs In high school, I wanted to win state, go to Foot Locker and make a Junior World Team.+ACY-nbsp+ADs In college, I wanted to win … [Read more...]
Injuries and the Lessons Learned
Injuries and the lessons learned February 1, 2013 During a run this week, it occurred to me that my Achilles was not tight, sore, or achy.+ACY-nbsp+ADs Wow+ACEAJg-nbsp+ADs It has been 15 months since surgery and I can say it has finally healed.+ACY-nbsp+ADs What a great feeling.+ACY-nbsp+ADs Two months ago I thought I would … [Read more...]
The Business of Track & Field Contracts
The Business of Track +ACY-amp+ADs Field Contracts I have started this journal entry a dozen times with the themes of Doors Open and Close, The Roads Are Open, A Different Path and A New Journey. Not one of those themes seemed to convey the thoughts and feelings I had of this past week+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s happenings. … [Read more...]
Training Groups For Distance Runners
DISTANCE TRAINING GROUPS AND TURNING PRO Runpro.com lists 14 Training Centers or groups for professional distance runners.+ACY-nbsp+ADs They are located all over the United States and have varying degrees of requirements.+ACY-nbsp+ADs There are four groups not listed on Runpro.com.+ACY-nbsp+ADs The first three are NIKE … [Read more...]
Cost of Training for Elite Distance Runners
The Cost of Competing at the Elite Level in Distance Running The fall has arrived and the Olympic athletes are starting to come out of the post-Olympic black hole.+ACY-nbsp+ADs Some will decide to continue training and others will retire with their dreams achieved. Those that continue to train will need a … [Read more...]
Track & Field Begins in London!
Track and Field Begins in London+ACE Even though swimming, volleyball, and gymnastics have kept us on the edge of the couch with victories and upsets this past week, I am excited for Track and Field to begin.+ACY-nbsp+ADs The USA usually catches up in the Gold medal count during this week.+ACY-nbsp+ADs A slogan used … [Read more...]
One Mile at a Time
One mile at a time, is the new mantra. After three months off to heal my left foot, I have successfully had two pain-free 2-mile runs. It feels great to be running. The first 2-mile run was on the NIKE berm with Andrew and Bianca Martin. It has been a long time since I ran with my husband and … [Read more...]