Yikes, am I ever sore. I have done this marathon training before, so I don't know why I am so surpised. Actually, I've trained for 10 other marathons (1 which became a 1/2 marathon - but that's another story). Why am I surprised? My training for … [Continue reading]
20 Miles Closer to Grandma’s
As I got closer to the power pole (my marker of 8 miles) I contemplated how I would get the balance of my 20-mile run in. Continuing up the trail would not be an easy option, but it would guarantee me a total of 20 miles. I considered heading back … [Continue reading]
Back to My Button Pushing Habit
I ran on the treadmill again today. I am not sure why. Unless I am trying to do speed work, I hate running on 'mill. Today, I ran on the 'mill in an attempt to keep from running too fast. What was worse was that I forgot my headphones. So, there I … [Continue reading]
Muffin Tops
I smiled thinking about the conversation that I shared with Sandra & Lori earlier in the baseball season. There is a new term that describes the roll of fat that hangs over a girl's low-rise pants, especially if the pants are a bit too snug. "Muffin … [Continue reading]
Undefeated
From meatloaf to baseball, it was hard to fit in a run Tuesday. I barely made it to the YMCA on time to run 5 miles on the "mill." Even though I spun on the cycle on Monday, my Tuesday run is supposed to be a recovery run. By now, however, 12 miles … [Continue reading]