I like to go into each race with a plan, for how things will play out. It is like playing a game of cards, Monopoly, or chess; it turns out better if you plan ahead. Earlier today, as I sat in Minneapolis airport (for over 3 hours), I drafted my race … [Continue reading]
Con Grad-you-lations
It was not so long ago when my son, BoBo, was putting me through a 47 hour labor. You heard me correctly. 47 HOURS! At 6 lbs. 14 oz. and 21 inches long, he was not a big baby at all. I guess he was just reluctant to coming into this world. He liked … [Continue reading]
Perfecting “The Playlist”
The last long run prior to Grandma's Marathon was today. Okay, 8 miles isn't "long" at all but if you have completed marathon training before you know that 8 is long when you are in the pre-race taper mode. I've been in running withdrawals these past … [Continue reading]
What AM I Doing?
What am I doing?! I've got so much to do and yet I have spent the last hour (at least) on the "blogs" I've got so much to do: * clean the house * feed the kids * clean the house * shop * develop my race plan * figure out what I need to stock up on … [Continue reading]
When You Wish Upon A Star
When you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires Will come to you If your heart is in your dreams No request is to extreme When you wish upon a star As dreamers do It was just like any other night, as I glanced … [Continue reading]