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I am not really a shoe person. Ask my sister, the queen of shoes. While she’d drop $$$ without even thinking, I like a few really good pairs and couldn’t really be bothered to buy things I can’t see myself wearing regularly. Not that I can’t appreciate Louboutins — I can — I just don’t … Continue reading
Workouts so far this week have been very positive, a welcome improvement over recent down days. I raced home from work on Monday to get on my bike and head out for an hour-plus spin down at Hains, as the weather was spring-like. I was planning to swim, but who wants to be inside breathing … Continue reading
I’m looking ahead, noticing Boston on my calendar and panicking. Thanks to this stupid injury, I’ve done minimal running in recent weeks and certainly haven’t hit anything long. Those 3 pre-race 20 milers? Not even on my radar. I was so good about starting marathon training on time, and I had a solid long run … Continue reading
Today was an extremely productive one. In addition to killer bike and run workouts, I also: Restocked my refrigerator with lots of delicious goodies. Purchased new running shoes (which was long overdue). And built a bike stand for the back of my car (which involved trips to Bonzai and Logan Hardware). Add in picking up … Continue reading
Today was the last session of our 10-week spin program before next Saturday’s threshold test. And I can go ahead and say that I absolutely benefited from this series. I get to a higher heart rate more easily and with less pain, and I’m sure my next test will show that my LT has increased … Continue reading
My legs look damn good on X-ray film. Kidding. But only sorta. I finally had my orthopedic appointment yesterday at Georgetown, and the news is good. I can run again! I started the afternoon with the ortho resident, described my problem and my history with stress fractures — I had two major ones while in … Continue reading
This morning was my second Valentine’s Day-themed race (after yesterday’s Undie Run) — and I’m happy to report I PR’d in my first 5K since high school. Solid performance, especially after my 18-mile day! The race was Pacers’ Love the Run You’re With 5K, and started/finished around Pentagon Row. The idea is that you sign … Continue reading
I did my long run on Saturday this week because 1) I’m running a 5K on Sunday, followed by brunch with a bunch of area bloggers and 2) we’re in a recovery week for spin (meaning we’re not having formal class). This weekend is likely to be one of the last cold ones of the … Continue reading
Well, sorta. Tonight I had planned to go see a special screening of “Hood To Coast,” a documentary about the famous 200-mile relay race from Mt. Hood, Oregon to the Pacific Ocean. The film follows four teams getting ready for and running the race. It looks fantastic and super motivating for anyone interested in running. … Continue reading
I’m giddy with excitement for Boston. In all my focus on tri training, I tend to forget that I’ve been a marathoner for much longer than one season and that I still have a few more ahead of me. BOSTON IS IN 68 DAYS, PEOPLE! There’s so much history around the Boston Marathon, and the … Continue reading
Speed Laces, Amazing Races 