Disclaimer: This is a series that will occur whenever I come across a running term that made me scratch my head and wonder whenever I came across it. I will try to describe the word the best I can. But I’m warning you, I’m an amateur runner, not an expert. BQ – Boston Qualifier The [...]
Training
First Group Track Day
I am not a Spring Rain person. Summer thunderstorms, bring them on. Snow storms with feet of snow, I can handle that. But 38 *F with wind and rain makes me want to weep. So I haven’t been getting the kind of mileage I would like to see this late in the month. I was [...]
Race Prep
Countdown to that First Ultra-Marathon
In a little over a month, I will be attempting something that seemed impossible to me until lately. I will be entering a World that I have watched from the sidelines for the last two years. I will be attempting my first Ultra-Marathon before I have ever tried a Marathon. Am I nervous? A little [...]
Gear
One Year Gear Review – Standard Poodle
When I picked up the 2 month old Standard poodle, he didn’t look like much of a runner. He was tiny, fluffy, shy. His legs were only a dozen inches long. He got tired after a one mile walk. He wasn’t much of a runner, but then again, neither was I. The reason I was [...]
Training
Places to run: Mont-St-Hilaire Quebec
One of the things I have always loved about running is the ability to explore various natural places at a slightly faster pace. I love being able to take my time, stop and take pictures and enjoy the scenery. A couple weeks ago I was in Mont-St-Hilaire Quebec for a family event. My parents had [...]
Inspiration
Some Sunday Inspiration
My friend and rowing teammate Hadley once sent me a bunch of her favorite inspirational quotes. They aren’t necessarily running related but I hope they inspire you in some way. “Today you can make your life significant and worthwhile. The present is yours to do with as you will.” -Grenville Kleiser “Work, continuous work and [...]
Running Skirts
Running Skirt Tryout – #2 Atalanta
The Good: I’m in love! The Bad: The company’s owner is liquidating her skirt stock so she may pursue other opportunities. Skirt? What skirt? These are simply the most comfortable running bottoms I have ever worn. They are soft they are comfortable. I want to wear them all the time. And I wore them two [...]
Races
Power of Prevention 5k Run
What kind of girl goes into Boston at 6am to run a 5k? A girl who has to drop off her husband at the airport at 4am. I also dragged my brother along so he could take pictures. Note: I’ve been very pink lately. Race: AACE Prevention 5k Date: April 24, 2010 Location: Boston, MA [...]
Races
NHTI/Delta Dental 5k
Remember how I think that NHTI’s Cross Country coach is awesome? Here’s a picture of him giving us pre-race instructions as I raced another race in Concord on NHTI’s campus. Race: NHTI/Delta Dental 5k Date: April 23, 2010 Location: Concord, NH Distance: 5k My stopwatch: 25:25 Official Result: 25:34 (a new PR) 177/391 Total 15/33 [...]
