This past week was a tough one for training. April has brought about all kinds of challenges unrelated to running, but it also brought about a few things that made me loose some of my previous enthusiasm about marathon training. Like any good journey, this one has had quite a few twists and turn. Coming off a less than inspired week of training, I pulled out my Believe I Am journal and got to … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {no more sabotaging my efforts}
Dinner in a Hurry: Short Cut Vegetarian Tahini Stir Fry
I'm not a culinary genius of any kind, but I do cook most of my own meals. I do however, really value an easy to make healthy homemade meal. In a perfect world, I wouldn't take short cuts, but reality is I either take short cuts while cooking or I'll end up ordering in from my favorite neighborhood Indian food restaurant. One of the most frequently made meals in my home is a simple rice bowl or … [Read more...] about Dinner in a Hurry: Short Cut Vegetarian Tahini Stir Fry
Say it, Do it! {Solo Runs}
It's been one of those weeks, where talking about running seems trivial and yet so important in so many ways. It's obvious that running defines me. It almost always has, and I hope it always does. The "loneliness of the long distance runner" was probably one of the things that attracted me to this sport in middle school, but it's the community of runners that has kept me in this sport for some … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {Solo Runs}
More Fitness Half Marathon {it feels nearly effortless with friends}
* It should be noted I wrote this Monday morning prior to the tragedy in Boston. I had planned to post it later on Monday, but postponed it. I woke up Monday morning for work at 5:00a.m. and was still drunk on endorphins (as Theodora coined it). I wish I could say the same is true for how I felt Sunday morning at 6:00a.m. When my alarm went off, the last thing I wanted to do was schlep … [Read more...] about More Fitness Half Marathon {it feels nearly effortless with friends}
Love, hugs and high fives
Just a quick note to say how much I've been touched by the running community in the past few days and how much you mean to me. Praying for Boston and everyone effected by Monday's events. … [Read more...] about Love, hugs and high fives
Say it, Do it! {when your marathon might get cancelled}
Oh my goodness! The past several days have been all kinds of amazing and I have tons to tell you about the next few days including recaps of the More Fitness Half Marathon and the Sports Bra Challenge. But, for now let's back up to Friday morning. I woke up to an email form the Race Directors of Run for the Red, titled "Important Run for the Red Announcement - PLEASE READ". Basically this … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {when your marathon might get cancelled}