Workouts this week: Monday – Cardio 25 minutes on the elliptical was quite a workout for me.  I did intervals and did not get bored at all.  The time went by fast! Tuesday – 5 x 1000 (90 sec RI) Done.  It was tough and I struggled to get them done. Wednesday– Cardio 25 minutes…

1.  I do like running on the treadmill.  I watch TV and/or listen to music on my iPhone.  I like it even more when I need to do speedwork because it keeps me on track.  I’ve read in several places to set it at 1% incline.  Here is the link to a conversions chart.  When…

Workouts this week: Tuesday – 6 x 800 (90 sec RI) Done.  I had so much energy and wanted to do more.  It must be the chia seeds in my green monster smoothie that I drink almost every day. Thursday – 2 miles easy, 3 miles @ short tempo, 1 mile easy Did not run.…

I did it!  I made my own medals and bibs holder! On Thursday I went to Michaels and bought paint, brushes, nails, decorations (stars), and three pre-cut boards. I painted the boards on Friday and applied a coat of Super Gloss Mod Podge so that they would look shiny and let them dry overnight.  Yesterday…

1.  Since I am such a crazy runner, I signed up for the Glass Slipper Challenge, February 22-23, 2014. It is not as goofy as the Goofy Challenge.  This one is a 10K on Saturday followed by a half marathon on Sunday.  Yikes!  But it should be fun too!  It looks like next year I…

Have you ever run 10 nautical miles?  Neither have I.  It is actually 11.5 miles and this distance fascinates me.  I like half marathons and have run quite a few of them.  On August 25th I will be running the 3rd annual Fort2Base Race (11.5 miles).  The race will start in Fort Sheridan and end at…

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…