In light of my most recent running exploits (or lack thereof), I just wanted to write down some terms for my next training cycle. The more I write down/the more everyone sees this, the more accountable I will have to be!! Right?? Right!...
Read moreA Quick Race Report: The Snake River Half
I do not like to make excuses for a race but going into this half marathon, I did not feel prepared. Let me tell you, I had quite a few reasons not to: When I signed up for this race, I thought it was in April not March. I realized in January...
Read moreLets try this again, fall races
The summer training cycle has felt a bit lackluster. I had put a half marathon on my calendar for Oct. 11 but it felt too early in the fall season. Yet, in the Northwest races are not scheduled deep into the fall for obvious reasons. The more I...
Read moreLooking to past lessons
Comparison is a killer and in my experience, it has been even harder comparing my current self to my past self. I’ve been blissfully ignoring that past self until recently when she has been speaking up a bit more. I was complaining to my...
Read moreBaby, its cold outside
Happy 2015! If you are like me, you are likely still asleep (you have to love a good scheduling tool). Typically, blog posts around this time do one of two things; talk about goals or reflect about the previous year but I’m not going to either of...
Read morePraise the Progress
Praise the progress has never proven more true during my recent challenge. I knew when I started this 30 day challenge it was going to be tough. Each day I pushed myself as far as I could push it and each day I went farther then I did the day...
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