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…

Workouts this week: Tuesday – 5 x 1000 (400 RI) Done.  Next week’s speed workouts are 6 x 400s.  Yay, I like those!! Thursday – Yoga I went to my first bikram yoga class on Thursday.  It was not easy but I found it to be relaxing.  I made a few rookie mistakes (I forgot…

 This past weekend I went to Fleet Feet Chicago and bought a Garmin Forerunner 10.  It’s supposed to be a simple watch.  When I run I only want to know distance, time, and pace.  And this watch will give me just what I need.  Plus, I fell in love with the color! 2.  On Saturday…

Workouts this week: Tuesday – 2 x 1200 (2 min RI) and 4 x 800 (2 min RI) Done.  I had a meeting scheduled after school so I did my workout on Monday.  I enjoyed the 800s more than the 1200s.  Next week’s speed workouts are 5 x 1000s. Thursday – 2 miles easy, 3…

1.  I got my latest medal from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Series. 2.  I am participating in two challenges-squats and planks.  The planks are not so bad but the squats are BRUTAL.  I may or may not sign up for another squat challenge anytime soon.  Ask me in a couple of months.   3.  I…