Boulder is one of my favorite races: flat and wide. I’m still pretty timid with downhills and am terrible at finding room to pass people, so this type of race suits me well :). I started in the 2nd wave (of 3). I placed myself behind the first line of people. The gun went off…

Argh, I’ve had a cold since last Monday. It wasn’t anything bad, either — why can’t I just get OVER colds like a normal individual? It always seems to take me 2-3 times longer to get healthy. So, that cut into my running and skiing last week a bit. Only 6 hours of training :(,…

My long run last weekend went really well! It ended up to be 19.25 miles. Between my Yaktracks (BEST thing ever invented for winter running — those with trail shoes = great traction!) and my head-to-toe clothing coverings, I survived both the 0 degree temps and the trecherous icy roads. My legs held up really…

My constant dilemma :). I’m trying to keep my miles fairly high during these winter months. I know if I don’t, my legs will get weak & I won’t be able to ramp up my mileage as quickly in the spring. So, my mileage will vary from 50-85 over the winter, with the bulk of…

So, last week I was running on the treadmill for my workout. It was late, very dark, and very cold. I don’t like to run on the treadmill, but evenings like this call for it. Ellie was hanging out in the room with me. I thought to myself, “Hmm, this whole running on the treadmill…

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…