Well, I was kind of wondering when this would hit, and here it is. Everybody talks about the wall DURING the marathon itself, but what nobody tells you, and what I’m not sure happens to anyone but me, is the wall you hit DURING your training. And I’ve hit it hard, folks. I’m supposed to […]
Disney World Marathon Training Week 10! Weekly Update
So here we are, at the end of another week of training for the Walt Disney World Marathon. I can’t believe we’re over half way through and actually, considering the Hal Higdon Training Plan calls for a 3 week taper, we only have 6 weeks left of hard training! But the longest of the long […]
Cold Weather Running Tips for People Who Are Wimps About Cold Weather Running
Today I’m linking up with some other great bloggers through the Friday Five Link Up! We’re all writing about cold weather today so check it out! I grew up in CA, AZ and TX. What that means is, I am not hearty when it comes to weather. I am going to preface this post with […]
Tough Girl Tutus Review and Giveaway!!
Disclaimer: I was given a Tough Girl Tutu to review. I received no other compensation for this post and I made no promises about what I would say. The following opinions are totally my own. I am a fan of the girly running outfit. Considering my athletic pursuits growing up were all in ballet (yes, I […]
How To Make a Great Thanksgiving Meal And Keep Your Sanity! (and not kill your family)
In our 25 years of marriage, Scott and I have prepared and served LOTS of holiday meals. And although the first few were a little shaky, we kind of have it down to a science. Although now that I’m blogging about it, I’m sure this year will be an unmitigated disaster because that’s just the […]
Run Disney 2014 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Trip Report!
Well, I’m back and it was an amazing and memorable weekend!! There’s so much to tell and I’m truly going to try and fit it all in this one post (warning – IT’S LONG!). I also have a review and giveaway to do from Tough Girl Tutus but I’m saving that for later in the […]
Wine and Dine Half Marathon Live Post. I’m on my way!!
I’m writing this post on the plane on the way to Orlando. To Marel and her brother, running as characters from Wreck it Ralph, to the unnamed woman who sat across the isle who teaches school and has knee trouble but has her KT tape on and is ready, to the woman behind me running […]
Stitch Fix #2 Review!
I got my second Stitch Fix today!! I loved everything I got the first time around, and couldn’t wait for this shipment to get here. I set up for an every other month delivery and I think that’s about right for me. I’m not exactly a clothes horse and prefer to have a few pieces […]
Five Favorite Fuels!
I’m a little hit and miss on it, but when I can, I LOVE to participate in the Friday Five Link Up with Eat Pray Run DC! It’s a great way to “meet” new bloggers and the content is fun and engaging. Today is awesome day for me because the kids are off school, I’m […]