Another so-so week of training. I am tired of hearing myself whine, so I can imagine how you all feel. So, instead of focusing on the minimal running during the week (crazy work schedule) or the failed 20 miler on Saturday (20+ mph winds, with gusts of more than 50 mph), I will instead tell […]
Our Ragnar Adventure, Part 2. The Recap
In case you missed it, I did the Ragnar Relay last week! Yes, I know I’ve been a little over the top with my Ragnarthusiasm. I have already proclaimed that I am a Ragnarian. I explained the culture of Ragnar. Next week I’ll have a must-have Ragnar packing list. So, if you’ve stuck with me […]
One Week Until Ragnar! 6 Things That Will Come In Handy
One week from today, I, along with 11 of my closest girlfriends, nine of whom I’ve never met, will be running one of the most challenging events of our lives. Twelve women, 200 miles, from Huntington Beach to San Diego, nonstop. We’re running the Ragnar Relay, and all I keep thinking is, “how did I […]
Friday Fitness: Adding Tempo Training Runs To Get Faster. Plus 3 Workouts!
The term tempo run refers to a certain number of miles run at a certain tempo, which is faster than your normal pace. It is also called a Lactate Threshold or LT run. Lactate Threshold is the pace at which your body starts to build up lactic acid faster than it can be processed […]
Race Bling: 18 Years of Memories
A week or so ago, Heather over at Running with Sass, wrote a post about Race Bling, all those goodies we earn by our participation in, finishing, and sometimes winning, running events. She posted pictures of some of her favorites, then sent out a call to arms to her readers: Send her photos of our […]