How did we get to WEEK SIX?? Crazytown, I tell you. “It is too true, Peter. Time does fly.” Captain Hook (as played by Dustin Hoffman) I have to tell you this has been my strongest week yet. Yes, for sure the weather was a HUGE factor in my re-gaining my running mojo, but also […]
My Friday Five – My Five Favorite Running Songs
I woke up this morning thinking, gee, I wonder what I’m going to be blogging about today for the great Friday Five Link Up with my friends over at Eat, Run Pray DC?? And as a girl who ADORES music, I was PUMPED to see the topic!! My running music is serious business! I actually […]
When You’ve Committed to a Race – And You’re Not Prepared
I feel like a bit of a fraud writing this post. You see, because I possess ZERO natural running talent, I have to train if I’m going to run a race. There’s just no two ways about it for me. So if I wasn’t able to train there would truly be only one choice: don’t […]
Disney World Marathon Training Week 5!
Week 5 just had to be better than week 4. I just knew it would be. I had to believe it would be. And . . . IT SO WAS!!!!! I just got home from my long run and (spoiler alert) it was unbelievably awesome. More on that in a minute. Here’s how the week […]
My Perfect Run Disney Race!!
Throughout this post, I’m sharing Run Disney photos from some of my favorite bloggers. They are all amazing and if you’re not reading their stuff, you SHOULD be! Thanks, Friends, for your gracious sharing of amazing images!! Hugs! So, a lot of us are training for big races. Some of us, races longer than anything […]
Marathon Training Update Week 4 – WHAT A MESS
So let me preface this entry by a slight disclaimer: I am not that good with the failure. Especially when it comes to running. Who am I kidding, I hate it all the time. I had an experience this morning that made me realize I might actually have a mental blind spot when it comes […]
Tips On Running the Disney World Wine and Dine Half Marathon!
Are you running this year’s Disney World Wine and Dine Half Marathon!!?? I hope you are! It’s my favorite Disney race and I’ve got a few tips on how to make the most of this very special and amazing experience! There were a few things I learned last year and a couple mistakes I made, and […]
Favorite Distance! Tuesdays on The Run Link Up!
For Tuesdays on The Run (a very fun link-up with some very fun blogging runners including my friend, Patty, from My No Guilt Life), the writing topic for today is “Favorite Distance” and this one is a toss up for me. Yes, I ran all those races. After all, in my 6 years of running I’ve […]
Marathon Training Journal – WEEK THREE!
I apologize in advance if this installment is less than thrilling. I’ve done a ton of blogging this week about a lot of things other than running, but I have been trucking alone with my training plan! Three full weeks down, only 15 to go! Yup, this is where I get to run most day. […]