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…
I’ve been asked this question a few times since the Trials. I don’t know where to begin. It’s so hard to come off of the “high” of racing at the Trials. Honestly, what other goal could I have that motivates me as did qualifying for/racing at the Trials? Before I answered that question, for anyone,…
I’ll be doing a talk at Just Food this Tuesday at 7pm – my favorite place to shop!! (Well, I guess any running store would rival for that “favorite” title :)) – stop by if you have the time/are in the area! Or make a trip! I’ll be talking about my journey, with a special…
*This is part 3 of my recap of the Olympic Trials weekend: As I scurried to the start line I looked around for and soon found Kristen Carter. We had met each other in the massage room the day before and found that we both wanted to start at 6:20 pace. We were lined up…
*This is part 2 of my recap of the Olympic Trials weekend: Race day started, in earnest, at 2 in the morning. A group of intoxicated guys entered into the room next to me and were excitedly discussing what time they were waking up to watch the Trials (ironically). I knocked on their door about…
*I will do my best to recap the whole amazing experience that was the Olympic Trials. Here is part one: I flew out Thursday for the race. My family and coach Jerry met me at the Red Wing airport and we boarded the company’s private jet. What an absolutely awesome experience :). We arrived in…