In 2 Days: The Inaugural NWM Half DC & My 1st Half Marathon

All of the things that are exciting about the Inaugural Nike Women's Half Marathon DC, and some of the things that aren't: I have to start off this post by saying that last night I met Sanya Richards Ross at run club! Last night's run club was not the usual easygoing get together, but really …

It’s Taper Week!

And thank goodness because (I guess) I've been injured. I thought about it yesterday, and realized I'd been limping around since Tuesday. So maybe I haven't blogged in a few days because I've been in denial. I went to the chiropractor on Thursday and along with adjusting me (sort of), he helped me sort out …

Thoughts on Boston…

This morning I was engorged in Runner's World and reading about the elites' finish at the Boston Marathon. Now Marathon Monday is being looked at in a whole new light, one of tragedy. Whoever the hell did this can't be a human being. While it is true, I have little faith in humanity, I simply …

As week 10 ends, I pause to ponder before tapering beings

Well, today was my last long training run and the end to week 10, which means there are only 2 weeks left until the NWM Half DC! I don't think I have much to say about today or the last few days. On Thursday run club went to Roosevelt Island, which was cool because I …

Tidal Basin Run

The cherry blossoms were out in full force & so were the sun, sweat, and tourists!

10 Miles: New Territory & Hydration Endeavors

While everyone was out running the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile sans cherry blossoms last Saturday, I was running my own 10 miles. And I've been too tired (dehydrated?) since to write until now. I was in the Pittsburgh area for the weekend visiting family, so I got a change of scenery. 10 miles is a …

Cherry blossom fail & ready to run tomorrow

Well I ran down to the Tidal Basin on Thursday and the cherry blossoms had still yet to bloom. Of course. I will try to do Tuesday's run down there and hopefully they will have finally bloomed (and the tourists will have departed). Anyways, I'm in Pittsburgh for the weekend so tomorrow morning's run will …

A blissful run on a new path

Today I had one of those awesomely blissful runs where I could have just kept running into the sunset (figuratively of course, since it was only 2pm). I'm not sure why it had me feeling so good, but I think there could be many reasons: 1. Last week was a recovery week, so I should …

There are fingers on my toes!

Yes, I run in Vibram FiveFingers and I love them, but sometimes I feel like the less shoe there is, the more burden I carry. It's sometimes hard to remember how I tricked myself into buying such goofy shoes in the first place. This week I had to think back and actually remember that it …

Saturdays aren’t for sleeping in

Saturday long runs are consistently my favorite part of the week. I look forward to them no matter where I am or how early I inevitably have to wake up. I used to run in the early afternoon on Saturdays, but as of late I've gotten used to being an early bird. I guess it …