Tonight’s track workout should be interesting given the amount of residual soreness that I am experiencing. My quads are fried. Although I would normally embrace the challenge, the thought of hill repeats is not at all appealing to me right now. … [Continue reading]
Forty-something year old mom
I realize that the title of this post only makes sense to a few select individuals, but in the interest of getting some sleep, I've decided to use it anyway. I am, after all, a forty-something year old mom (aka "loser" in someone else's eyes). … [Continue reading]
Weekend run down
This past weekend whooshed past at lightning speed leaving my house in a state of disaster. My body and mind are in a similar state. … [Continue reading]
Just getting out of bed is hard
The alarm sounded entirely too early. I rolled out of bed, plodded to the bathroom, and headed for coffee. I was so glad that I slept in my running clothes; I don't know how I'd have been ready on time if I hadn't. I wondered when … [Continue reading]
Climbing the ladder
I literally began running right from the van, after arriving late to the track workout. With only a quarter-mile warm up and my post-race legs, I had questions running through my brain regarding how well I’d perform. I took in the workout … [Continue reading]