Workouts this week: Tuesday – 400, 600, 800, 1200, 800, 800, 400 (90 sec RI) I was tired and did not complete all of the workouts.  I managed to only run 3.56 miles. Thursday – 2 miles easy, 3 miles @ short tempo, 1 mile easy I was determined to run but when I got…

1.  Tomorrow is the last day of school!  Can you tell I’m excited?  I have been waiting for this day since my first day back from Spring Break in April.  My students will be in class for one hour and then I can leave 20 minutes later.  Except, I won’t go home.  I need to help…

Workouts this week: Tuesday – 12 x 400 (90 sec RI) I did not run.  Instead I took a break because I had some pain on my right side.  It does not hurt when I walk or run but only after I run.  I went to get a massage last week and the masseuse told…

This month I ran 73.89 miles compared to 71.64 last month. I ran two half marathons: Rock ‘n’ Roll Portland and Boston’s Run to Remember.  I LOVED both races!!  I encourage you to run both of them. My upcoming races in June are Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego on June 2nd and Rock ‘n’ Roll…

1.  I signed up for another challenge, the Runner’s World Summer Run Streak.  The plan is to run at least one mile from Memorial Day through Independence Day (39 days).  So far I’ve been running for four days, three loops around the school in front of my house.  I have to change up the route…

Workouts this week: Tuesday –  6 x 400 (400 RI) Done.  I had another meeting after school on Tuesday so I ran instead on Wednesday.  I felt really good throughout these workouts. Thursday – Yoga Done.  Another 1.5 hours of hot yoga.  This time it went much better for me.  I remembered to take my…

1.  10 days to go till summer break.  My plans this summer are to run, eat, and drink.  Also, to relax and not think about work at all.  I’m looking forward to spending more time with my 10 year old nephew as well.  He is the cutest little thing and I just adore him!  We…