Wow, putting together a training plan that covers a 10 mile race in April, a sprint tri in May and an Olympic tri in June that still leaves time for things like my volleyball and softball leagues is much, much harder than I expected. In fact, it took me pretty much the entire afternoon while I was … [Read more...]
Taking It To The Streets: A Guide To Marathon Running
Guys I am a major infographic nerd, so when I came across this cool chart on marathon running, I had to share it. My favorite section is the part that deals with race fears. I used to be so afraid I'd come in last at races that I only signed up for huge races that accepted walkers, knowing they … [Read more...]
Keep Running Fun in the New Year
I have never had such a hard time writing out my goals for the year. I'm so Type A that by this point, I usually have my entire race calendar planned. But this year, the drive to have my whole year scheduled from Day One, just isn't there. It's weird. And I think it's because I'm cheating on … [Read more...]
These Shoes Are Made For Walking
One of the things I love about living in Washington D.C. is that I can walk almost every where I need to go. But all the walking around I do kind of limits my footwear options. When I'm walking blocks and blocks to get places, I'd much rather be in comfortable shoes that don't destroy my feet, … [Read more...]
Biking the Capital Crescent Trail
Last Thursday before I came home for Christmas the weather was in the 60's in D.C. and I thought it was the perfect day to take my bike out for a second ride. I'm still really nervous riding my bike on the busy roads in D.C., but luckily the D.C.-area has several well-maintained trails perfect … [Read more...]
Running to fight mesothelioma
Hey guys! Today I have an awesome guest post from Jackie about running a race with a charity organization. I've never actually run a race for charity, but I have tons of friends who have and I thought Jackie's story was touching and wanted to share! Jackie Clark blogs for the Mesothelioma Cancer … [Read more...]
Marathon Training, Life and Work: Trying to Find Balance
Finding balance is never easy especially when we're constantly told we can have it all and do everything, you know, that whole superwoman complex. But trying to have it all and do everything is a one-way road to burnout town. Trust me, I know. I've been experiencing that a lot the last several … [Read more...]
Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Fitness Fanatics
Normally I'm really on top of all my Christmas shopping and have everything done way ahead of time. Last year I had all my Christmas presents taken care of before Thanksgiving (New record!). This year, not so much. As I've been trolling the Interwebz trying to find gifts for friends and family, … [Read more...]
Why Bike Shopping is Like Wedding Dress Shopping
Disclaimer: I've never actually been wedding dress shopping, but I watch a lot of Say Yes to the Dress. I have spent the last two weekends in and out of just about every bike shop in the Maryland, D.C., Virginia area. I have tried a ton of different bikes, I've researched countless others online … [Read more...]
Run Girl Run: Why I Blog
Being sick is no fun. Especially when you're not really, really, sick, but you're just sick enough to be unable to function like a normal person and about the only thing you can do is sit in bed and watch TV, while repeatedly blowing your nose and sucking on cough drops. That's been the story of my … [Read more...]