I often hear various reasons or barriers of why people do not want to try CrossFit or other heavy-lifting classes. One of the most common is the idea that people MUST already be in great physical condition before trying a class. I know there are many different CrossFit franchises and each one is different. One …
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One of the best parts of being a lifelong runner is taking advantage of the infamous “racecation”. That is a getaway for the purpose of running a race. It can be a one-night stay in a budget hotel filled with band campers or biker convention participants or it can extend to weeks-long trips to exotic …
I ran my second Rock ‘n’ Roll half marathon for 2016!! This year is already my best year ever with training and racing with Rock ‘n’ Roll. The last time I raced Nashville, it was dubbed the “monsoon marathon”. Flash flooding was interesting. Lightening was not. This year, we were going to deal with heat, …
I have so many emotions going that I’m having trouble with the words. I’m absolutely ecstatic to have this medal in my hand. It means 2 years of doubt are over. Those lingering questions about whether or not I could return to running are over. The answer is definitely YES! As far as the race, …
This weekend, I have a half-marathon in New Orleans. It is the first Rock ‘n’ Roll race of the year and my first half marathon in 2 years. This was supposed to be a 4-day race-cation for the both of us but it turned into a mad dash down to the coast of Alabama and …
This came in my email this morning and I had to click it several times to believe it. I got in for another year of Run Rock ‘n’ Roll Ambassador!! Last year, this was the biggest honor of my year and I wish I had been healthy enough to run all the races that …
Guess what I’ve been doing? Taking a wagon-load of sinus infection medicine. I just love winter sickness. It makes running on fresh legs a foregone memory. Training for Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans is rough. I’m hitting a wall this week so I cut back on most days. I got a total of 10 miles …
That’s the honest-to-goodness truth. These days, I need a LOT of both. Training for Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans is moving along. I’m more tired this week, but mileage is getting higher and I am basically starting all over again with running fitness so I’m making sure I do this the smart way. I do …
This is going to be my Rock ‘n’ Roll Year!!!! First day of the new year is here and I ran some awesome miles on a beautiful day. I can already tell this is going to be my epic comeback year. In fact, this might be my return with another marathon year. I am ready …
Santa must have heard about my list! Now as soon as the flood waters recede, I’ll take these outside for a spin. I’ve been doing a lot of treadmill miles lately so I’m looking forward to getting back to the trails and streets. THIS is …
The weather is NOT winter around here. We are in the middle of the warmest December on record. But, this isn’t exactly talking about the weather winter but the calendar winter. No matter what the weather, I should be working on training for the New Orleans half with Rock ‘n’ Roll. Monday: 3.4 miles …
My running routine has been a lot more consistent in the past few weeks and that is certainly a great thing. The first half of my year was a struggle with consistency, illness, and distractions and I’m so excited to finally have a better routine lately. One of my favorite workouts is a sprint workout. …
I wish I had some great news to share about the journey to conception, but no news is just that. Nothing to report for now. When school started, the timing of everything became a LOT more difficult to navigate. Then when I got sick a few weeks ago, well, that had an impact on the …
I consider myself a reasonable person. I don’t have huge expectations that are difficult to meet. I rely on the usual—air, water, sun. The rest is negotiable. However. I must have a working Sharpie. And lately, they are failing me. Miserably. I have cups and caddies all over the classroom full of pens, highlighters, regular …
If you are a Twitter follower, you’ve probably noticed a few retweets from me from Women’s Running magazine. A few months ago, they reached out to our Rock ‘n’ Roll Ambassador fearless leader to see if any of us would be interested in working with them to promote some articles and print subscriptions. As …
And the bass keeps runnin’ runnin’, and runnin’ runnin’, and runnin’ runnin’, and runnin’ runnin’, And runnin’ runnin’, and runnin’ runnin’, and runnin’ runnin’, and runnin’ runnin’, and… Ever have a song in your head that WILL NOT QUIT???!!! Well now you do Look. Running shoes. My running shoes. My running shoes that I …
I’m almost beginning to recognize my “old” self. I have to admit, I feel better after just a few days of better-not-near-perfect eating and haphazard strenght workouts with some consistent running. I was once a person who enjoyed whatever process I was working through. After being stuck for so long in a bad place, I’m …
I think it is safe to say that Summer is in full swing. I haven’t dared to look at the temperatures in Colorado because I know just how wonderful it was there a few weeks ago. In Alabama, we are melting. Literally, melting. It’s hard to believe that school will start soon and I will …
Taking some time to look on the little things today. I get bogged down in big picture stuff and I’ve noticed an increase in anxiety as the summer break comes to an end. I have this feeling like all my ducks are not in a row, therefore I’m not going to start my year off …
Today, on the “get my sh together” list, I not only ran, but I liked it. REALLY liked it. I’m not going to lie and say I’m loving the feeling of all the excess jiggle in my ass, but I at least felt alive today. Where is that picture, you might ask? And what is …