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Training: The Next Level
Because I’m sure that you read this blog with eager enthusiasm, I know that you read about my 4th of July 5k race. No? Well, it’s a good story if you want to click on it. Really. Go. I’ll wait. So, imagine running that hot and sunny 5k on Monday, then following it up with […] Read More
Training: Like Running in a Spacesuit
Just in time for the holiday weekend, the heat has arrived. Two weeks ago, I stood at Inspiration Point in the cool morning fog, shivering and debating whether to bring my jacket on my run. This week, I was sweating before we even set out on the trail. Yesterday, I coated myself in a layer […] Read More
Training: California and Montana Run a 5K in Chicago
It was a week of firsts: first out-of-state 5k, first pride run, first race run in the midst of a professional conference, and the first time I’ve ever run with exposed legs. I’ve been on the road since Wednesday, which means that the regular routine has been completely off. But I got up at […] Read More
Understanding Form
Whenever I see race photos, I’m always struck by the same thing: my feet never appear to leave the ground. Evidently I manage to shuffle my way through every race. It’s really a miracle that I haven’t tripped over my own two feet yet! In the See Jane Run 5K, I struggled with my form. […] Read More
Training: This is What’s Important
Wednesday was That Kind of Morning. I woke after sleeping poorly, achy and uncomfortable from the combination of Tuesday morning kickboxing and Tuesday evening strength circuits (3 miles of running plus strength training at the track) with Team in Training. Work was weighing on my mind. Just getting the boy up, fed, dressed and off […] Read More
Training: Unconventional
I drove the Tiny Kitchen Assistant to southern California last week, a tour of Anaheim and San Diego to feed his insatiable desire for baseball, baseball and more baseball (he’s now been to eight major league stadiums). In addition to 1,000 road miles, we also did a lot of unconventional exercise. Sure, there was plenty […] Read More
Training: See Jane Run. See Me Struggle.
Today was the See Jane Run half marathon (no thanks) and 5K (yes, please!) in Alameda, California. The weather has been abysmal lately — low 60s and rainy in the middle of our 80s and sunshine season. So when the alarm woke me at 6:30, I shouldn’t have been surprised to hear rain. What did […] Read More
Training: The First Run of the Season
Yesterday was the first Team in Training run of the summer season. I can remember getting to the first long run of last year, not knowing anyone and certainly not knowing what to expect. I remember that when they divided the runners and the runwalkers, I stuck with the latter group because I couldn’t even […] Read More
Training: Hey, It’s Already Mid-May
I look back at where I was at this time last year, before my first round of Team in Training, and I know that I’m leaps and bounds ahead of that. After all, I ran every step of a 5K in March when last year I couldn’t even run a single mile nonstop. So why […] Read More
Training: Home Again
When you’re trying to stick with a routine, never underestimate the value of being home and… uh… having a routine. The Plan Monday: Travel (off) Tuesday: Kickboxing Wednesday: Pilates Thursday: Off Friday: Gym Saturday: Yard work Sunday: Yard work Getting back to kickboxing felt so good, even though the class itself was unusually hard. Was […] Read More
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