Peaks and Valleys: Adventures in Training Week 5, 6 & 7

It’s time for me to share Peaks and Valleys: Adventures in Training Week 5, 6 & 7,  my third series of training logs from 2015. This recap is definitely delayed as I intended to have this posted on February 9th!  Whoops.  So, now instead of a two-week recap, you have a glance at three weeks thanks to being terribly, horribly sick starting on February 2nd.  There was zero running from me happening.  And last week, I was finally able to slowly add miles back in. {Read More}

Peaks and Valleys: Adventures in Training Week 3 & 4

It’s time for me to share Peaks and Valleys:  Adventures in Training Week 3 & 4, my second series of training logs from 2015.  You can find the recap of my first two weeks back in the running game here.  It’s nice to slowly get back in the swing of things with no pressure and no focus on speed.  My goal right now is to just slowly build back up my mileage. Week 3 – January 12-18 Monday:  I slipped and on {Read More}

Thinking Out Loud

It’s marathon season! And, pretty much since the weekends of the Chicago and Marine Corps Marathon, everyone and their mother has been running, busting out PRs and soaking in the glory of the race and I’m over here munching on pancakes every Sunday morning. But, please don’t get me wrong, munching on pancakes on the weekends has been fantastic! Our weekends are full of fun, family time and friends. It’s been a blessing in disguise to not feel the urge to rush {Read More}

Race Recap: 2013 Princess Half Marathon

When I woke up at 3am for the 2013 Princess Half Marathon, the first thing I wanted to check was the weather.  Much to my dismay, my weather app sadly warned of warm temperatures and approximately 95% humidity.  Not the best conditions when you train in Maryland.  Yet, I was still optimistic that I was still going to nail my run and come in below two hours.  I dressed and ran out the door with my hubby, Jake, and my friends, Niki and Mary.  Friends {Read More}

Princess Half Marathon Packing!

The Princess Half Marathon is this weekend!  That means that packing and final race day preparations are in full force! Here is my outfit for the Princess Half.  I enjoy dressing up a bit but I like to keep it simple. Black Women’s Tank Top – C9 by Champion for TargetRed and White Polka Dot Skirt – SparkleLight Little Mouse II by SparkleSkirtsBlack Compression Shorts – Ultra 7″ Compression by Under Armour Red and White Polka Dot Headband by SparkleSkirts Minnie Mouse {Read More}