the race…

My mom posted this video today and it was really inspirational to me… I’ve been a little frustrated lately because I was not able to run in a couple of goal races and had to back off running significantly since early March.  I felt frustrated that all the hard work I put in to get … Continue reading »

thankful for april…

Well, it has been over a month since I stopped my training.  My last workout was on March 9th and then I raced March 12, and April 2 and April 9th. But other than those races, my training has been pretty minimal. When I look at my monthly mileage for March and April, I try … Continue reading »

racing and my ego…

I ran another 5k today. And after the high of running a 20:06 5k last weekend, this race was much different. I was feeling pretty sick this week with a cold and after trying to run on Monday and my shins just hurt, I decided to rest this week, see how I felt on Saturday … Continue reading »

Smoothies

Something about the warmer temps in spring and summer makes me crave smoothies. Lately, I have been trying very hard to get my veggie/fruit servings for the day and smoothies are such a nice, quick way for me to fit them in as a meal or snack. Plus, I rarely have time to sit down … Continue reading »

A new pr!

I generally don’t like to see running pics because I feel like my form looks all awkward and I’m super impressed by anybody who can run fast and look good at the same time because I always have this I’m about to pass out and die look! …..but, I liked this pic because it shows … Continue reading »

back in the running?!? – Corporate Cup 5k race report

Well, I have not blogged in a while. Truthfully, I’m a really terrible blogger but I have not been able to run and frankly did not have much to post about.  Since my race on 3/12, I have been doing some yoga and biking.  I tried to do some walk/runs but my shins still were … Continue reading »