There was a lot of Rocky Balboa-style fist pumping going on this morning by yours truly. After 4 weeks of running and running and running, I finally {finally} averaged under 10”/mile. In fact, I knocked my time out of the park! When I was finished with my run and hit the “end workout” button and […]

I did it. Today finishes my personal challenge to run 5 days a week for 4 weeks. In the process, I have morphed into a stronger runner. Actually, it could be said that I have morphed in a runner [period] as I really wasn’t much of one 4 weeks ago when I started this little […]

While I am a clumsy person in general, I had so far managed to remain on my feet while running. That is, until this morning. I had just gotten to the corner where the bike trail starts and I slowed down to wait for a stop in traffic flow so I could cross the street […]

Odd days happen every once in a while. Today was mine. I woke up at 6:30 to rain. I postponed my run without really thinking about it. Later, I thought, “How am I going to get my run in since I’m going to Body Pump class tonight?” I got out of work slightly early today […]

Another accomplishment for me: today I ran 4.11 miles. That is the longest straight run that I’ve done in my life. I consider it quite a feat and I am so proud to be me. Also, I’m proud because I was shooting for distance today, not speed, yet my speed was consistent (and somewhat lower […]

Post chemical peel, day 2. Definitely darker and crustier, but a good sign of healing. It doesn’t hurt anymore, but, because I’m a picker, I have a hard time not picking at the scab. Kevin still doesn’t understand why I do these things to myself even after I remind him that I have a license […]