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Catching up a bit
Nordic Ski season has started, just 2 weeks after the Cross Country Running season ended. Not nearly enough time to get myself organized, catch up on things, etc, especially since there was a cross country banquet, end of season book to create, and a 5k fundraiser I needed to direct for the Nordic team in…
I love tapering :)
My legs are coming around at the exact right time. I am SOO lucky!! Today’s workout was just downright fun :). I joined the Carleton women for some tempo on the track – their workout was tempo miles, mine was 3×2 miles at tempo, with the rough goal for tempo at 5:50 (but main goal…
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Watchless! And a “No Freaking Way!” Exclamation!
My training partners don’t let me wear a watch on my hard workouts anymore. Rightly so. Since I’ve been without it, I’ve slowly built more confidence and paces have been – dare I say it – getting darn close to goal :). Today’s workout: 3×1 mile at tempo, 10 miles easy, 3×1 mile at T….
New Addition to the Family!
We picked up Ellie, a 3.5 year old wire haired pointer, last Thursday evening. She was a friend’s dog; when they heard we were considering getting a pet they asked if we’d be interested in her. She’s been wonderful. My new training partner! It’s been an adventure 🙂 The first day I had her I…
2.25 miles
It felt SO good to run today, the cool 32 degree air filling my lungs, the feeling of my feet hitting the pavement. As I finished the run I told my husband, “I really do love to run. A LOT”. I was picturing myself running for 100 miles/week, strong, efficient, fast. Ahhh, what a beautiful…
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Weekly Update – Long Overdue!
There has been a lot happening lately! The finished product! 2 years worth of car rides 🙂 Closer up! Yes, every inch is stitched!! Sierra wanted to help me as I finished Violet’s stocking. Her help lowered my “productivity” by about 90% :). Note the saying on her shirt? “Dream Big”! Training Updates: I’ve started…