Are you the sort of person that hides your feelings well, or do you wear your emotions on your sleeve for all to see? I actually used to be quite good at hiding my feelings. In fact I was too good at it for my own health. In my teens and early … [Continue reading]
Settle for a slow down
Here I was eager to launch into my next marathon quest. I was even contemplating running the San Francisco Marathon which just happens to be only 6 weeks from Grandma's Marathon. Hal Hidgon has a multiple marathons training plan on his website to … [Continue reading]
Football Mom!
First off, let me just say that allergy medicine does not help the common cold or sinus infections. It does nothing at all, except maybe keep you awake and dry out your throat. So, after spending the past five days thinking I am NOT sick (this is … [Continue reading]
After shocks
Now that the marathon is all done, I am experiencing a few aftershocks. After training for six months, the expense for travel, lodging, food, etc. my marathon day came down to a learning experience. In this marathon, I was forced me to examine my … [Continue reading]
Grandma Julie’s race report
Grandma's Marathon was all they said it would be. The course follows Lake Superior for many of the miles. The view is spectacular. After about mile 19, the course brings the runners through cute neighborhoods, and into town. The crowds were fabulous. … [Continue reading]