My training this week was happily interrupted by a little event called HOOD TO COAST. It seems strange that I am really at a loss for words as I write this post. It’s really challenging for me to wrap my head around the experiences I had out in Washington and Oregon last week. I have so much love for the Hood to Coast race, runners, bloggers, Nuun and the fabulous employees that took care of us, so please bear {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}
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}
Boxes, boxes, boxes…
June 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Settling into a routine is never easy when you are living out of boxes. I have to say that we have done a great job of making our house a home over the past few days. It is nice to have our furniture and we are making great progress on our sea of boxes. Most importantly, we are settling in to some normalcy for Cora. The hardest part of the move for me is worrying about how it will affect {Read More}
