Tag Archives: Virginia
Best Benefit of Running!
My body feels beat up! That means I am doing all of the right things to prepare myself for April 16! I have a group of incredible running friends who help me stay focused and help me remember why I … Continue reading
Managing Stress in our Daily Lives
Raise your hand if you think you have so much to do that you don’t have enough time to do it all. Okay, now look around and notice that almost everyone has a hand in the air. Now get over … Continue reading
Enter…Humidity
Finally, my body feels healed and ready to train for my next running event. What a glorious feeling to get up early and get ready for a run! For so many weeks, I have NOT enjoyed sleeping in, but have … Continue reading
Goal Setting Works!
Wow! What an exhilarating experience actually feeling like I was racing a marathon! The Shamrock marathon in Virginia Beach was a flat course, but the winds made up for the lack of hills. The course was entertaining for me for … Continue reading
Spring into your workouts!
Time to talk about SPRING! Winter doldrums are over and my marathon is in 3 weeks. 20 miles on Sunday and the forecast is rain. Love it! Bring it on! I can do it! Rain is better than snow any … Continue reading
Winter Running Challenges Continue
Slipping and falling on the ice was not a great start to my Shamrock marathon training program. I actually only missed one run. But, over the next couple of weeks, my runs were not the same quality, as I was … Continue reading
Snow runs and my ASS!
So, yeah, Blah, Blah, Blah, run in the winter, it is so great! That’s the gist of my last two posts. So, on Thursday morning, the snow flurries begin, and I take off thinking I have plenty of time to … Continue reading
More Winter Motivation!
What a gorgeous morning for a run, after Richmond’s first winter dusting of the season! Waking up to retrieve my paper and walk my dog, I barely noticed the chill when there was so much beauty to take in. Just … Continue reading
Winter Running Inspiration
Winter is here and it complicates running a bit, mostly related to clothing selection. In the spring, summer and early fall, wardrobe is a no brainer: shorts and a t-shirt or singlet top. Not much to think about. But, alas, … Continue reading
Achieving a Boston Goal!
Well, I achieved my goal for the Richmond Marathon. In my last entry, I said that if I was feeling good that morning, I would strive for 3:55, and I finished in 3:54:07! It’s hard to believe. It’s been a … Continue reading