Running and Fitness Goals for 2009
I wanted to make a list of my running and fitness goals for 2009: Lose 6 more pounds. I met my original weight loss goal but I am not at my ideal weight. I may actually have to buckle down and keep...
View ArticleI Hate the Treadmill
It was cold yesterday so I decided to go to the gym and run on the treadmill. I was excited about running I had not run in two days. Arrived at the gym all ready to go and then I got on the...
View ArticleRunning Together
Since the end of summer, my husband and I ran together three times a week pretty consistently. I told him I wanted to train for the 3M half marathon so as I increased my mileage, he did as well. I...
View ArticleInspirational and Motivational Running Quotes
Some of my favorite inspirational and motivational running quotes. “Everyone is an athlete. The only difference is that some of us are in training, and some are not.” -Dr. George Sheehan “All that...
View ArticleRunning is Better than Bagels
Woke up this morning and was kind of looking for an excuse not to go for a run. I wanted to go out for bagels, but that wouldn’t be a very good start to my diet. So I ate my oatmeal with raisins...
View ArticleMy Favorite Running Pants
When I started working out I wore any old thing. And then I realized that some clothes were just not meant to be sweated in, so I began wearing moisture wicking fabrics. My husband even gave me some...
View ArticleThe Step Mill
So today I decided to mix it up a little and did the step mill at the gym. The step mill and I have a love/hate relationship. I love the fact that it gets my heart rate going, so I burn a lot of...
View ArticlePeace of Mind
The kids are back at school today, so I was able to get a nice long run in, and I was feeling a little antsy. I got in some running this week but mostly 3 mile runs, which is barely more than a warm...
View ArticleThe Great Garmin Switcheroo
A while back I made a switch. I abandoned my beloved Garmin Forerunner 305 for the sleeker Garmin Forerunner 405 . In all fairness the 305 was great. I really have no complaints about how it...
View ArticleBoo Run – Running Turtle
Fall is my favorite time to race but since I have been injured I have not participated in any events. Last week I decided to see if I could find a race that the whole family could do together, no goals...
View ArticleCap 10K -Bittersweet PR
First race back since the injury and I of course have to pick a 10K. Why did I pick a 10K?…I’ve only run one before (Texas Round up 2009) and that was such an awful experience I never ran the the...
View ArticleDashed at the ASH Dash
The ASH Dash 5K is a small race (about 700 people) held on the Austin State Hospital grounds and the proceeds from the race benefit the children and adult receiving treatment for mental illness. Very...
View ArticleSchlotzsky’s Bun Run
Yup, we ran another 5k this weekend. Last week we were told to run our ashes off and this week it was our bunz. This week’s race was just about the same as last weeks: hot, humid, costumed characters...
View ArticleDukes and Daisies 5K
Third 5K in 3 weeks and fifth race for me this Spring. I never race this often but my husband and kids have been enjoying the races so I have just gone along for the ride. Honestly after running the...
View ArticleRock and Rock San Diego Half Marathon – I’m Back!
For almost a year now I have felt out of sorts and thought I might never get back to where I was before the Missoula Marathon, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, shin splints, etc. But in the weeks...
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