Wow, what a busy time! I’m excited, yet un-excited at the same time. Is that OK? I’m aprehensive about the move because I know it’ll change my daily life a bit (ok, not “change” — just shorten). I’ve loved living and working in Red Wing and I really like the house we’ve been renting (and…
An all-time personal best indoor 3k for me. And it felt GREAT! I felt completely in control, strong, and smooth the entire race. I hit 41s pretty much every lap (42s were the goal). I’m normally a really consistent pacer, but I was a little surprised by this just because I haven’t done any pace…
I think ahead to Saturday, and all I can do is smile and shake my head :). Ha! I’m looking forward to seeing where I’m at, but know I’m completely unprepared for something this fast/short (it was really fast for me in college, when I was a 5k/10ker!) & will have some really fast competition…
Dang… the last 3 days I’ve been completely knocked out by some sort of flu bug. I have honestly not been this sick in a very long time! Tuesday I literally did nothing except sleep and lie on the couch. (For those of you who know me know that I NEVER sit on the couch…
A strength program really does make a difference! Good things I’ve noticed lately:1. Now I’m able to do the same exercises at about 20 reps each, vs. 10-12 when I first started.2. I can actually see a difference in my stomach and arms. YEAH! 🙂3. I don’t notice it while running, but have noticed that…
I don’t know what has changed, but I’m loving running again. I think it was just a simple change in mindset. Instead of “having” to do X # of miles, I’m now enjoying every one of them. I don’t HAVE to do any of this, no one is making me. So no use in making…