I just wanted to openly thank you for the opportunity to run Hood to Coast. But, I have to admit, that saying thank you just doesn’t seem to be enough. When I applied to run Hood to Coast with Nuun, I knew the race itself was going to be an awesome adventure. What I didn’t realize was the amount of growth that can occur during a short weekend away from the daily grind. I am so incredibly thankful for the {Read More}
Archives for August 2013
Marathon Training: Week #8
August 27, 2013 by 8 Comments
Marathon Training: Week #8 MON: REST TUES: REST (Travel day to Texas for work) WED: 3 Miles THURS: 3 Miles at Green Lake with my Nuun Teammates FRI: Leg#3 of Hood to Coast - 3.96 Mile Thanks for the pic Lauren! SAT: Leg #15 - 7.93 Miles / Leg #27 - 6.0 Miles SUN: REST day on the longest plane ride of my life! Total Miles: 23.4 My training this week was happily interrupted by a little event called HOOD {Read More}
Hood to Coast with Team Nuun: My Legs
August 21, 2013 by 4 Comments
No, not these legs… Although I must say that these Team Lemonade Pro Compression socks are pretty fabulous! I am talking about the three legs that I will be running at Hood to Coast this weekend! As Runner #3 for Nuun‘s Team Lemonade, I will be tackling these runs: Leg #3: Hello downhill. The goal is to not go out too hard and rock steady. Cool. Okay, moving on… Rating: Easy / Mileage: 3.93 Leg #15: This will be my longest leg {Read More}
Marathon Training: Week #7
August 19, 2013 by 3 Comments
Marathon Training Week #7 felt much better than Week #6 but wanted to take it pretty easy with Hood to Coast happening next weekend! Next week (Week #8) was supposed to be a cut-back week but I ended up swapping that to this week (Week #7) instead because of my race commitments. All in all, I am happy with the week despite the extra rest. MON: REST TUES: 2 Miles WED: 30 Minutes Elliptical and Core THURS: 6 Miles FRI: {Read More}
Hood to Coast with Team Nuun: The 5 W’s
August 16, 2013 by 14 Comments
It’s almost the end of summer. That means it is almost time for my Nuun Hood to Coast (HTC) Adventure! Next Friday, at about 1:15pm, Nuun will be sending off Team Lemonade, Team Watermelon, and Team Cherry Limeade from Mount Hood to start the Mother of All Relays. WHO: Lauren, Leslie, ME, Jolene, Andrea, Kristen (Van 1) Kimberly, Karen, Zoe, Jesica, Holly, Holly (Van 2) Megan, Mallory, Kara, Hannah, Sarah, Catey (Van 1) Meghan, Megan, Laura, Lisa, Lindsay, Devon (Van 2) Dorothy, Robyn, {Read More}
Down There Care.
August 14, 2013 by 1 Comment
Disclaimer: I was provided with samples of the Moves with You line of underwear from Jockey and the Healthy HooHoo wipes from Healthy HooHoo. I was not required to provide a review; however, I thought my readers would enjoy the product information. All opinions are my own. —- If you are one of my male readers, feel free to tune out to this post if you don’t want to hear about “down there care”. If you don’t like listening to {Read More}
Marathon Training: Week #6
August 13, 2013 by 8 Comments
Another week of marathon training is in the books! My knee felt fine at the Beach to Beacon 10k on Sunday but by Tuesday I was really tight. So tight and achy that it felt like my knee was locking up. Mobility was a serious issue so I did my best to rest, ice, and stretch. The easy days on the elliptical helped loosen things up without the stress of running. I still felt a little rough on Thursday so {Read More}
Aroo: Spartan News and Giveaway!
August 12, 2013 by 19 Comments
Disclaimer: The following race entry was provided by Reebok Spartan Race series. As always, all opinions are my own. Aroo! Are you ready for some Spartan News and a Giveaway? A couple of months ago, the folks over at Spartan Race Series were kind enough to offer my readers a chance to run one of their races. Well, guess what? Reebok Spartan Race Series is offering you another chance to win an entry into one of their races! PLUS, {Read More}
Lessons from Marathon Training: Part 1
August 8, 2013 by 16 Comments
Instead of My Lessons from Marathon Training, this post should actually be called: Here’s my list so far…. Remember, I am only on training Week #6 here folks! 1. You have no problem going to bed in compression gear. So sexy. 2. You will change your outfits to accommodate compression. Forget just wearing it to bed, wear it everywhere. Maxi dresses are still “in” right? 3. Plan strategic locations where you can use a bathroom. No one wants to see {Read More}
Race Recap: 2013 Beach to Beacon 10k
August 7, 2013 by 16 Comments
Back in March, I set my alarm to register for the 2013 Beach to Beacon 10k. This was the first year that Jake and I made it into the race and boy was it worth the nerve-wracking efforts of registration! This race brings together runners of all paces from around the world. Joan Benoit Samuelson, the race founder and Olympian, noted that “I’ve always wanted to create a race that brings runners to some of my most favorite training grounds, so {Read More}
