My 5:30 a.m. workout…alone
The alarm went off at 5 a.m. this morning, which really isn’t that bad. It goes off that early several times a week. But this time it was going off so I could do my workout. I had originally planned on...
View ArticleMy workout buddy
I had a great workout with my new (well, I guess maybe she’s not that new anymore) workout buddy, Tina, this morning and last night, too. Our workouts have been awesome and the cool part, they go so...
View ArticleOh-so-fun, but busy
Hello everyone! It feels like forever since I have blogged…and I guess it has as it’s been exactly one week. Sorry about that, but I have had one extremely busy week. Crazy busy! But, like my title...
View ArticleAdjusting
Well, I made it through my first week as a full-time Weight Watchers leader. It was a busy week and I am trying to adjust to the new schedule. I have to admit, though, I thought about the newspaper a...
View ArticleLessons learned about running
I have been running about a year now…give or take a few months. And since I started running, I have learned some lessons – some valuable and some, well, not so much. (Maybe humorous is a better word!)...
View ArticleChallenge
I realized yesterday morning that for the past three weeks or so, I have been on a downward spiral back to my old habits. That somewhere along the line, I have lost my motivation. My willpower. My...
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Week 8 – feeling deflated, hydration issues, HUMIDITY and confidence boosters
I know I usually post on Sundays, but my Sunday got away from me. And apparently, so did my Monday morning, so here it is, Monday night and I am finally getting down to business. First things first, a...
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Week 9 – no races, long run, feeling GOOD!
Three weeks from yesterday (Sunday, September 15), Al and I will be running the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose half-marathon! I cannot believe it is almost here. What’s weirder is that I kind of feel...
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Week 10 – feeling ready, feeling stronger, feeling better
I have to begin by telling you all I had a GREAT last long training run (another 12 miles) this past Saturday. I felt good. I felt stronger and it made me believe I am ready for the October 6 Rock ‘n’...
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Week 11 – getting excited, feeling pretty good
One week from today, my hubby and I will be running our second half-marathon, although for some reason, it really truly feels like my first. I mentioned this in my last blog post and I am still feeling...
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We did it!
Where do I begin? Our five-year wedding anniversary trip is over and we are now back home in good ol’ Alexandria, Minnesota. We ran our second half-marathon, we drank lots of wine, we ate good food and...
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More about the race!
THANK YOU to everyone who read my last blog post and for commenting, via on my personal Facebook page, my blog Facebook page or on here. It truly was a moment from the race, and from our whole trip for...
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Our trip, getting back on track and WHAT’S NEXT?
It’s been two weeks since we ran the half-marathon, although I have to tell you, it feels like a lifetime ago. It’s crazy how time flies! Life – and my kinda, sorta, somewhat regular – routine seem to...
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10-miler, medical tent, misc stuff and LOTS of food!
Last weekend, the hubs and I participated in Team Ortho’s Monster Dash 10-mile run. We ran this race last year as a training run leading up to our first half-marathon. This year, we ran it AFTER our...
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Candy, Chocoholic Frolic and more
Last weekend, my husband and I participated in our first-ever Chocoholic Frolic race. We opted for the 10K, which is 6.2 miles. I found out about this race after seeing a billboard for it along...
View ArticleRace reports, doctor appointments, goals and more
So, hey. How ya doing? I guess it’s been a little while, huh? If you were to check my blog each year at around this time of year, you would probably find the same thing – few and far between … Continue...
View ArticleWhen life throws you a curve ball
The last two weeks have been such a roller coaster. And let me tell you, in typical situations like this, I would have eaten myself into oblivion. I didn’t. And for that, I am beyond proud. And the...
View ArticleFun and games are over…time to get back to business
Today is my day. Most people start over on January 1 or January 2 (that’s when I typically do because seriously, January 1? We all know that many people are on their couches recovering on January 1 and...
View ArticleA harsh and much needed conversation with…myself!
After polishing off the leftover-from-the-weekend salted dark chocolate brownie bites and candied praline pecans (both from Trader Joe’s), along with a couple of Brach’s cinnamon hearts, a caramel...
View ArticleLots to talk about! (Meaning, it’s a LONG post!)
Warning: This post is going to be filled with LOTS of pictures! First things first…I RAN! It was slow, but I didn’t even care. IT. WAS. AWESOME! This was my first run since January 28 – nearly one...
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