Posts Tagged ‘ another mother runner ’

What Would Betty Do Logo Training: In Which I Drag My Lazy Butt To the Gym

It all starts innocently enough: the post-race slacking; the acquisition of the client with the daily conference call right in the middle of your traditional workout time; the winter weather. And then, suddenly, you realize that it’s the second day of December and you can’t remember the last time you ran. Of course, by “you” […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo The 10 Question Game

Answers to 10 Running Questions Last week, SBS posted the first of the 10 running-related personal questions that have been circulating around the Another Mother Runner community. Now it’s my turn. 1. Best run ever: A couple of years ago, I was in Chicago for a business trip and I ran along the Lakeshore Trail at sunrise. […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Training: My Retreat

Kingston Women’s Retreat Last weekend, I flew north to the Seattle area and went to the Kingston Women’s Retreat hosted by Kingston Adventures in Kingston, Washington. I honestly had no idea what to expect from the experience, and was admittedly a little bit nervous about walking into a group of 50 complete strangers. Sure, we […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo We Have Many Winners!

Fundraising Drawing Results Before I get to the exciting results of my first-ever fundraising drawing, I want to thank all of my donors for their participation, support, retweets and Facebook shares. Every bit of it is appreciated. Thanks to you, I’m 60% of the way towards my goal of $2,000. I can assure you that […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Fundraising: I Have Goodies for You

Maybe, just maybe, giving a tax-deductible contribution to benefit blood cancer patients and their families isn’t enough motivation for you. That’s ok: I have added incentives. For every $5 contribution to my fundraising efforts, you will get one entry into my Drawing of Fabulous Prizes. $5 = 1 entry. $10 = 2 entries. $50 = […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Putting the Fun in Fundraising

When you join a fundraising team like Team in Training, your first season is easy. Everyone is so proud of you! Of course they want to donate! Good for you! Here’s a check! When you return for a second season, they’re a little less enthusiastic. At it again, eh? Fundraising already? Didn’t I just give […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Betty Says: Read This

Over the past year, I’ve been doing a lot of reading about running, fitness and nutrition. I thought I’d share some of my favorites with you. FYI, the hyperlinked titles will take you to Amazon.com, while the cover images will send you to Powells.com. Run Like a Mother Sure, Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Training: Remembering and Pushing Through

I spent the week trying to find time to fit in a run. I planned to go on Monday after my circuit training session, but I couldn’t lift my legs. Then I was going to run before Zumba on Tuesday, but the rain didn’t cooperate. Wednesday was Pilates. Thursday was circuits and Zumba. Friday is […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Betty Says: So I Wear Skirts

Those who know me will know that my conversion to running skirts is less than a year old, when fellow tall girls Dimity and Sara convinced me to ditch my capri tights. I wore capris in all weather, even my hottest summer workouts, because I’ve never been comfortable in shorts. When I buy pants, I look for […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Training: Less-Than-Badass Mother Runner

The family is away this week and I thought that I’d take my free time and do all sorts of wonderful things. No schedules! Flexibility! And so far, it’s been status quo. Like on Wednesday, I had to get up at 3:30 AM (ack!) to drive the boys to SFO. I was fully planning on […] Read More