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Continue reading →: Just Another Week of Springtime Runs
Another week of springtime has come and gone and it was a rainy, stormy week. Lucky for me, I ended up missing the rain most days and was able to get out and getting a few miles during the week. Here’s a quick look at the total mileage – pretty…
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Continue reading →: Processing the Cleveland Marathon
I have had a hard time processing all the events from last week’s Cleveland Marathon. More than a week has gone by, and I’m still trying to put to words how I’m feeling. The highs – the Ambassador race VIP dinner, working the Expo with fellow Ambassadors, and of course…
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Continue reading →: LM Turns One
This weekend is brought to you by the letter F. F is for First birthday, Friends, Family and Food — all wonderful things and well, I’m still smiling over what an amazingly wonderful weekend it was. Friday was LM’s first birthday. That’s right, LM turned one over the weekend and…
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Continue reading →: Cleveland Half Marathon Week – Post-Race Day Workouts
It’s been one week since I ran the Cleveland Half Marathon Challenge Series. Last Saturday, I ran the 8k and Sunday I ran the half marathon, and this week has been all about getting back into the swing of running, recovering, and also tending to my bruises (I rolled my…
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Continue reading →: Cleveland Marathon -8K and Half- Challenge Series: Race Recap
I can’t believe the weekend is over. I have been training since January for this past weekend’s races, and just like that, it’s over. I’m feeling a little let down – after all, what do I do now? I don’t have a normal training week to share with you. Did…
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Continue reading →: How I’m Learning to Deal with Picky Eaters
I have a confession to make. Last week alone, I fed my kid “chik’n” nuggets, grilled cheese and quesadillas … and I’m okay with it. I never intended to buy frozen food, heat it up and serve it on a regular basis. I know my mom never did that (did you,…
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Continue reading →: Cleveland Half Marathon Training: One Week To Go
It’s TAPER time! That’s right, race day is NEXT weekend and it’s time to taper. What does that mean for me for a half marathon? Well, I decided not to do a long run this past weekend (mostly because I was tired … and busy). And this week I’m keeping…
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Continue reading →: Partying the Weekend Away (Family-Friendly Style)
We had a jam packed, fun weekend in CLE. The weather finally turned nice (on one day), and it included a birthday party, Indians game, some running, some working on the house and a Derby party. Man, I think I need another weekend just to recover from our fun –…
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Continue reading →: Cleveland Half Marathon Week 10 Training
You guys. Cleveland marathon weekend is just TWO weeks away. I CAN’T believe it! I’m feeling good AND feeling nearly ready for race day.It was a good week in terms of my training. I got in a long run and a speed training run, along with a few other runs.…
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Continue reading →: Feeling Like Myself – Date Night, Racing, Kid Time and More
I have to say, I had a great weekend. It included everything I love – family time, running, good food AND a date night. And, it made me really feel like myself again! Friday, schools were closed, so I stayed home most of the day with the kids. It was…






