Hi everyone! Apologies in advance for funky formatting and since I'm writing this on my phone. So I've been missing from the blog for days (as somewhat expected) so a lot has gone on in that time. The brief summary is that it was very rushed getting ready for this trip, Charles and I have … Continue reading A Quick Update: Nike Women’s Half DC
Month: April 2013
Is there such a thing as cruise-lag?
So it's hard to believe that this was my view just a couple short days ago... Instead of focusing on my training (which has continued to go well and is just about done...it's coast till race day mode now), I will relive my amazing weekend here on the blog (at least a quick summary of … Continue reading Is there such a thing as cruise-lag?
My Heart is with Boston Tonight
There are no words that make this tragic event ok. The tragedy at the Boston Marathon today has rocked the running community and has rocked me to my core. I have cried for the runners and spectators impacted by this horrifying event and will continue to as more of the terrible facts become known. One … Continue reading My Heart is with Boston Tonight
Race Preview & Week in Review
This week has been full of ups and downs but it wouldn't be training any other way, right? As I wrote about earlier this week, I dealt with the frustration of injury which also prevented me from sticking exactly to my plan (and forced my weekly mileage to come in low as well). I also … Continue reading Race Preview & Week in Review
Gear Review: The RooSport
So I am having a super depressing day thank to my left achilles tendon. As with most training plans, things were going so well until my body was like "calm this nonsense down and stop stressing me or I'm going to ruin your day and rebel." I was so pumped to go to the track … Continue reading Gear Review: The RooSport
Another Stellar Week of Training – This Week in Review
This normally busy week culminated in probably one of the busiest weekends I've had in a long time. While I feel like I could collapse and that I need a fully body massage, it was all so much fun and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Exciting New Gear I got some exciting new gear … Continue reading Another Stellar Week of Training – This Week in Review
Less Than Domesticated
So this week marks 7 months of wife-hood for me and, although I think I am a pretty darn good wife all-in-all, where I falter is most definitely on the domestic front. If I had all the time in the world, I have no doubt that I have (or could at the very least) develop … Continue reading Less Than Domesticated