I love running. I love most physical activities, but running is definitely my favorite. That being said, it is SO hard to get back into the habit of exercising after a break. (Or get started, period.). This is also the time of year when all those New Years Resolutions start sliding. You were doing so well working out then the cold weather put everything on hold. Now you’re trying to.. Read More
I have exciting news!! This year, I have been chosen as an Athleta Esprit de She ambassador. I’ll be participating in the RUN Atlanta 10k on November 6 in Atlanta, Georgia. They offer both a 5k and 10k. I would LOVE for you to join me. You can get more info here. You may also view other ambassadors and their stories here. You can also purchase Esprit de She gear.. Read More
If you’ll remember, I completely let go of all running-related stress last week. Then, this week, I had to keep reminding myself not to stress 🙂 The week started out great, but then fizzled toward the end with all the sickness we had going on. The Callaway Gardens half is just a little over 6 weeks away, so I’ve got to get the miles in! Monday: 4 miles on the treadmill… Read More
After all those warm-weather-in-December comments that I made, our temperature dropped from 70 degrees to upper 20’s overnight. Mother Nature thinks she’s funny. My running this week has been almost non-existent. I have the motivation to run, I just don’t have the time. (I say that loosely. If I had MORE motivation, I guess I would get up at 4am to run each morning, but that’s not happening!) I took.. Read More
First, an update on the girls. They were up sick most of the night last night. Libby was crying with a headache and running a low grade fever. Kyndall was crying with her throat, and actually started throwing up (again) around 2am. What is it about kids that make them be deathly sick during the night, and then fine as can be in the mornings? I mean, not that I.. Read More
I have two Warrior Dash medals. One from Warrior Dash Tennessee and one from Warrior, Alabama. Everyone should do at least ONE obstacle course in their life, and I definitely recommend Warrior Dash. It’s a short enough distance (3.1 miles) that most people can do it without TOO much training, and that it’s still lots of fun. Others, like Tough Mudder, seem too long to me. Maybe I’m just not.. Read More
Total Miles this Week: 7.5Total Miles this Month: 21.5 November 5: 1 mile with my girls + 3 miles by myself = 4 miles total November 7: 3.5 treadmill miles with Gossip Girl and Netflix. Plus 2.5 miles walking around the craft show in Birmingham, if you’re counting those. (I’m not, since I’m pretty sure that is a slight over-exaggeration. It was TONS of fun though!) My first running injury happened.. Read More
I’ll be back later today with a Halloween post. But before I get to that, HELLO NOVEMBER! This day begins my most favorite time of year–from now until the end of January. I just LOVE the holidays (and my birthday is at the end of January, so that is included!) This year, I am joining in on Run, Eat, Repeat’s Pile on the Mile’s November challenge. You can read more about it.. Read More
I came across a post the other day titled So where’s all my free sh*t? . It made me laugh out loud. **Warning: While hilarious, the above mentioned blogger does have a potty mouth!** When I started this blog, it was for a few reasons. I wanted to be able to share our lives with long-distance family. It was a quick and easy version of digital scrapbooking, without the page-designs. Post.. Read More
I can’t believe my first half is less than a month away! This week, I took a little break from distance training and really focused on speedwork for my 5K on Saturday. The faculty winner who comes in first during the race wins a $50 gift card, and I was determined that I was getting that card!! 🙂 Monday: Speedwork. 0.5 warm-up, 4 x 0.25, 2 x 0.5, 0.5 cool.. Read More