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Random Thoughts Thursday 11
Read this Post: Random Thoughts Thursday 11Happy Thursday! It is one of my favorite days of the week because that means Friday and the weekend aren’t too far behind. It has been warming up and Spring is around the corner! • March Madness! I don’t really follow any of the basketball teams but I do like to be included in this whole…
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Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 15
Read this Post: Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 15Week #15, March 5-11 M Rest T 3.36 W 5.21 TH 3.35 F Rest S Ran 3.00 S Ran 12.01 Tuesday’s run was fantastic! I received a new pair of the Brooks Launch 5 and ran 40 minutes in them. I know I’ve raved about the Launch 4 but these new ones are so beautiful and makes me want to…
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Random Thoughts Thursday 10
Read this Post: Random Thoughts Thursday 10How is it that it is Thursday again? Today is a short week for me. There was no school on Monday due to Casimir Pulaski. Honestly, I don’t know why we have that day off. But, for now I will not complain and enjoy that day off for as long as we have it off. …
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My love relationship with the treadmill.
Read this Post: My love relationship with the treadmill.I know many people don’t like the treadmill. In fact, many people HATE it and call it the dreamill. While I do like my gym and have enjoyed most of my runs outside, there have been times that I wished I had a treadmill at home. On many occasions I have questioned my sanity because…
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Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 14
Read this Post: Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 14Week #14, February 26-March 4 M Rest T 3.28 W 6.40 TH 2.92 F Rest S Ran 3.33 S Ran 11.00 Tuesday was warm enough to wear a skirt! I did my run in the morning and it was 44 degrees. Perfect! I procrastinated on Wednesday to hang out with Lola. I didn’t want to get out but then remembered…
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Friday Five 2.0-Five “new” races for me!
Read this Post: Friday Five 2.0-Five “new” races for me!Disclaimer: I am promoting these races as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! Happy March! I am hoping that with January and February behind us, March will be better in the weather department. I am proud to say that running…
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Random Thoughts Thursday 9
Read this Post: Random Thoughts Thursday 9Happy Thursday! Hard to believe it is already March. Time is going by too fast. I am looking forward to Spring and the warmer weather. Seriously, I am tired of this cold weather and the changes brought on by Mother Nature. Now let me tell you about my random thoughts. • I remember when the…
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February was good for me!
Read this Post: February was good for me!I cannot believe tomorrow is the last day of February! Two months done for the year. If you have been following along my training for the Illinois Marathon, you know that this winter has sucked. I’ve run in freezing weather and in the snow. It hasn’t been easy and I had to talk myself into…
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Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 13
Read this Post: Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 13Week #13, February 19-25 M Rest T 3.76 W 2.51 TH 4.91 F Rest S Ran 3.80 S Ran 11.38 Another great week of training for the Illinois Marathon! I didn’t miss/skip any of my workouts. Mother Nature cannot make up her mind about the weather. It rains one day and then cold the next day. Hopefully in March we’ll…
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Friday Five 2.0-Top 5 reasons to run the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
Read this Post: Friday Five 2.0-Top 5 reasons to run the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8KDisclaimer: I am promoting the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is next month and I am excited to run it again. It is one of…
I was a late bloomer to this running craziness. One of my coworkers would always talk to me about… Read more ›
