So yesterday, with a couple of gift cards to burn, I had a bit of a shopping spree at Lorna Jane in Palm Desert. A little explanation (and disclosure) first. A few weeks ago, I was invited to participate in a social media campaign for Lorna Jane. The topic was Fit Fall Fashion and selected […]
My Birthday, Samuel Time, and My Dad
My Birthday So, Sunday was my birthday. Since I got to pick our activities for the day, we went to visit my son, daughter-in-law, and, of course, Samuel! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate. It was also exciting that they had just moved into their new house! They had it built in […]
A Multi Purpose Speed Workout
As most runners know, doing some kind of speed training can really help your race times improve. Interval training can improve your VO2 Max, increase your lactate threshold, correct your form, and is an important part of your strategy to improve your overall running performance. Many speed workouts are goal specific. Generally speaking, your speed […]
Inspired: Using the Lessons from IDEA World in the Real World
I was very prolific on my run this morning. Whether it was the afterglow from Blogfest and the IDEA World Fitness Convention, or because I was on a rare run that didn’t involve a cross country runner or a dog, my mind got into inspiration mode this morning, and I had all these quotable thoughts […]
Running Notes: 7 Key Points for Coaching Girls
Coaching girls is different than coaching boys. I mentioned in my last post that this year I would be coaching the girls’ cross country team. In the past, with both Alan and me coaching, it was a combined effort, with him doing the most active coaching, while I did the planning, logistics, and overseeing the […]
Rock and Roll Marathon San Diego. The Recap.
Apparently, I have an ego. And it was humbled last Sunday at the Rock and Roll Marathon San Diego. I seem to be having a bit of a hard time accepting that I am no longer the runner that I was eight years ago. Oh, I had big plans (remember that 4:15?). I guess what […]
