How do you record/schedule your workouts 1. Journal – specific workout journal– simple dairy– simple notebook 2. Google Calendar 3. Training peaks
As a working mother with little kids and a husband who travels, I am banished to the treadmill in my basement a lot. When I first started running, I was embarrassed to run outside and gladly made the treadmill my friend. Then I discovered the joy of feeling the mix of wind/humidity and sweat on my face and I ran on the treadmill only if I couldn’t go outside. Which unfortunately, has been a lot due to work-life-training conflicts. I recently ran…
The "Best" Decision
“Make the choice that is best for you and your family”. That was the advice that almost everyone gave me when I was wavering about Philly. Given my husband’s reluctance in the first place and everyone battling sickness at home, that should make my choice to cancel Philly easy. Right? Except … The friend that I was going to stay in Philly with, she is part family.The buddy I was going to pace slow and steady for the first 10 miles,…
Would you run or Would you not?
NYC during the marathon in “normal” days. And NYC in the aftermath of hurricane Sandy.
"You set yourself up for Disappointment"
I wear my running heart on my sleeve (who knew, huh!). Almost all people who run with me or talk to me about my running (or read my blog) know my high-level goals. A lot of people have been with me in my journey this season, through travel, through fake injuries, through training runs, through recovery drinks and more. But only some (my coaches and a couple of trusted friends) have been privy to my detailed goals and my thought…
Chicago – To Do List
This is more for my benefit than as a regular blog post. But it might end up helping someone else traveling to a race too. Pack Running Bag/Carry On Race Confirmation Ticket. iFitness Fuel Belt: 8 Gu attached, + 2 more in my skirt pocket. Nuun. Tylenol. Aquaphor tube. $20 cash. Attach hooks to fuel belt to clip on stuff, if needed. Race Outfit Normal Weather: Tshirt (Long, Short, Tank). Skirt. Bra. Black compression socks. Visor. Sunglasses. Headphones. Ziploc.Cold Weather: Gloves…