Making a comeback from 8 weeks of no running is challenging and frustrating at times. I want to run at the paces I saw in training for Marine Corps Marathon but my body just isn’t there yet. And, despite getting frustated at times, I know that this is what is best for my longevity in the sport. So, here are my three tips on making a comeback! 1.) SLOWLY Build Mileage: I’m building back my mileage at a turtle’s pace. I’m a month {Read More}
Archives for January 2014
Let’s Run to Napa!
January 22, 2014 by 6 Comments
This week I entered the Run to Napa contest hosted by the ZOOMA Women’s Race Series. This is a contest open to bloggers that embody the ZOOMA mission of inspiring women to lead healthy, happy and active lives. The blogger with the most votes wins an all-expenses paid trip to ZOOMA Napa Valley PLUS one trip for a blog reader! Having enjoyed my experience as a ZOOMA race ambassador and the events in Annapolis, I immediately wanted to throw my {Read More}
Keen: For the Love of Socks!
January 21, 2014 by 17 Comments
Disclaimer: The following post is a product review of two pairs of socks provided by Keen. I was not provided with additional compensation for this post. As always, all opinions are my own. I swear, I will try every sock that exists on this planet. At least is seems as though I am on a perpetual hunt for the best socks out there. Recently, I was provided with two pairs of socks from Keen. As a proclaimed wool sock lover, these socks {Read More}
I’m in! ZOOMA Annapolis 2014
January 14, 2014 by 13 Comments
The ZOOMA Annapolis course hates me. Okay, so that might be a bit dramatic. But, the rolling hills, the bridge and the temperatures had it in for me last year and I even ran close to a personal worst. Maybe I’m a glutton for punishment but I am heading back to Annapolis in 2014. The third time is a charm, right? So with that being said, yes, I’m out for a redemption run in 2014. {2012 and 2013 race recaps {Read More}
2013 Running Bling
January 9, 2014 by 24 Comments
After every race, I hang my medals on my dresser mirror. Whenever I look at them, I often comment about how I need a medal rack. Well, this Christmas, I finally received one! As, I hung each one of the medals from this year up on the display, I couldn’t help but think I have a serious problem when it comes to races… I just love the bling! I will confess, that when I find out that a race does not {Read More}
A New Year: 2014 Running Goals
January 7, 2014 by 24 Comments
Figuring out my 2014 running goals was a bit of a challenge. Last year, running consumed most of my free time. With 7 half marathons, my first full marathon, a relay, with a sprinkling of 5ks and 10ks, even I will admit that it was a bit much. So this year, my race calendar is not jam-packed. In fact, I only have two events that I am committed to right now and that is somewhat refreshing. While I love to run {Read More}
A New Year: 2014 Blogging Goals
January 2, 2014 by 30 Comments
In addition to my running goals for 2014 {still trying to sort those out…stay tuned}, I have personal, professional, and blogging goals. I find that goals help keep me grounded and push me to be a better version of myself. I thought I would share a few of the goals I have for Lisa Runs for Cupcakes in the upcoming year. 1.) Focus on consistency and frequency of blog posts. Since starting my new job in November, my blogging has gone {Read More}
Looking Back: 2013 Goals
January 1, 2014 by 6 Comments
Looking back at the beginning of 2013, I wrote a post setting out three running related goals. For me, the New Year is the perfect time of year to sit down and outline your hopes and dreams for the next twelve months. Why three? Well, when it comes to running, I like to keep things manageable. A laundry list of goals isn’t going to get me very far, at least not the way that I tend to operate. I need goals {Read More}
