As I headed out for my run yesterday morning, I started writing this blog post in my head. (Do you do that, too? I write the best posts while I’m in the shower or driving or running, and the ones that actually make it to the internet really pale in comparison, to be honest.) The […]
Return of the Mack…er, Speedwork
Well, it’s been almost two years of running slower and slower, so it had to be done: I’ve brought a little speedwork back into my training plan. It’s been a really lovely two years, don’t get me wrong. I actually really like running slower, since I don’t race short distances anymore. I mean, who cares […]
California International Marathon–Race Report!
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… Actually, it was neither my best nor my worst finish time, but I couldn’t resist the quote. In fact, this is the tale of six cities and the fun time I had running through them: The Worst of Times This means we’re talking […]
CIM–Love Letter, Race Report and Dire Warning all in One!
Consider yourself warned: This is a tale of triumph, certainly, but I exhibit so much stupidity, stubbornness and downright foolhardiness on the way to said triumph that you are likely to find yourself quite frustrated with this post! Dear California International Marathon, I love you. I’ve run your beautiful tree-lined course three years in a […]
Friday Five-a-rooni
Number 1. Everything sounds more fun and festive with “a-rooni” attached to it. It’s a fact, try it. “What are you doing today?” “Getting a root canal-a-rooni.” See? Number 2. I’m still recovering from last week’s race (and still eating like I’m training for the half-iron I did in May. Duh.), as evidenced by the […]
Getting a Fever
Nope, not the bad kind of fever. I am finally – six short days before my race – getting Marathon Fever!! Saturday morning at 8 am, I took Big Boy to karate class. Oh, yeah, another piece of the crazy puzzle that is my schedule these days? Big Boy has two hours of karate on […]
