19:09!!
Not shabby for having run 15 times in the last 3 months! And won a Birkie entry — guess I’ll be skiing again this winter 🙂
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…
For this Monday’s post, I’ll bring it back to something personal: My own motivation, which has been lacking as of late. I signed up for Grandma’s Marathon. June 21st. I’m really excited about it, from a coaching standpoint. I have SO many athletes that are targeting that marathon in their “A” race. From sub-3 to…
I’ve raced the last two weekends: at the Earth Day 1/2 Marathon and at the Gustavus Drake Alternative (Alumni) Track meet. Both have gone… okay. Earth Day 1/2 Marathon This is one of my favorite Spring races. Two of my athletes came up to race with me, which made the event even more fun! Heather…
My sister has been visiting from Denver, Colorado for the past month. Since my job is very portable now (I just need a road and a laptop!), I was able to spend some quality time with my parents, my sis, and her two adorable daughters. My sister and I have never been that close. In…
This week is a lot, even by my standards. In the last 24 hours, I’ve run 30 miles. I took Monday off, but counting Sunday’s 22 puts me at 52 in the last 3 training days. My body is responding well (very few aches/pains and almost no soreness, which I’m surprised at), but I do…
Anna Kathryn made her way into the world Friday, October 14th at 7:56am via scheduled C-section. 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and 19 inches long. I couldn’t wait to hear her little cries and look at her perfect little face. I am unbelievably in love! She is so PERFECT! What a miracle. Her great grandmother’s name…