Laying on the grass in the cool shade, I could feel the clippings start to cling to my sweat-soaked body. The wave of disappointment engulfed me. I worked so hard in training. So hard during the race. I had great preparation and a solid attitude. So why did I fail in my quest to break my PR in the … [Read more...]
iFitness Belt Giveaway!
I am not an April Fools Person. So hopefully no one plays a joke on me today. Anyways, my favorite company, who does not pay me but I love their product so much, allowed me to take some belts at the expo I recently saw them at for my readers! So I now have three iFitness belts to give out to you … [Read more...]
Recovery, awe and gratitude
A confluence of events knocked me out on Sunday. Holed up in a dark bedroom, my body and mind needed a rest day. No workout. No work. Nothing except rest and time to reflect on a busy week and a weekend filled with tracking and volunteering at the Beast of Burden 100 miler and 24 hour Ultra … [Read more...]
2010, here I come!
I am super excited to race this year. Last year's triathlon season, my first attempt at tri, was a blast, and even though I only did three races, it was like a party every time. Who'da thought exercising for 11 1/2 hours would be fun? Uhh... this girl. Racing in 2009 brought me some incredibly great … [Read more...]
2009 CIM Marathon Race Report
Wow. This is the last race report I'll have all year for the year of 2009. I really wish I had a great report to end the year off right, but alas, it wasn't in my cards, but it seems that people like to read about me exploding so that shall entertain you for sometime hopefully. The weekend was a … [Read more...]
How to survive an Ultra Marathon
This September I competed in my first ultra marathon - a 50K (31 mile) trail race in The North Face Endurance Challenge series! If you're surprised, trust me, I was too! I actually thought I was competing in a 20-miler! But, you know what, when it came down to it, I trusted myself and my nutrition … [Read more...]
Do you want some OJ? Learn more about Operation Jack
So I have to tell you all about something. It's rather exciting and this isn't even my big news which will probably be revealed on Monday, but this could rival that. Anyways, a good friend of mine, Sam, started up Operation Jack. Sam decided to run 60 marathons next year in honor of his son with … [Read more...]
Movie Review: Running the Sahara
I watched a fascinating documentary this weekend on Showtime, Running the Sahara. The documentary follows 3 men who ran from St. Louis, Senegal across the Sahara dessert to the Red Sea in Egypt. The men ran over 4,300 miles for 111 days straight.This movie really drew me in, not only for the ultra … [Read more...]
Power of Persuasion
I am a sucker for marketing schemes. I'll admit it! I would love to buy a fancy new car every 3 years, even though common sense clearly says cars are built and designed to last 8-10 years. Have you seen my shoe drawer at work? My manager teases me about the endless pairs I have here, all because … [Read more...]