The Rundown – Spring Break

Did you miss me? I’ve returned from Spring break with older children, a crazier dog and some enlightenment on my training. Not too shabby for a week off, right? WEEK OF APRIL 10, 2017 RUNNING I’ve been having some great runs lately mostly because the...

The Worst Race Day Ever and How to Avoid Having Another One

If you have been running and racing for any length of time, you have probably experienced the worst race day ever. Possibly two. There are just so many factors out of a runner’s control, coupled with the fact of having just one day to race, after what was most...

The Rundown – Boston Edition

It’s Marathon Monday!…as if you didn’t know. As a former Bostonian and graduate of Boston University, the city that sits a mere 120 miles or so from my home, is very close to my heart. Boston is like one of my best friends; it carries a lot my...

My Boston Marathon

It’s April and people are talking about the Boston Marathon.  It shouldn’t be a big deal, except it is of course, because of those two imbeciles who tried to make a point at our race last year.  Luckily, one of them is dead and hopefully the other will be...

LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE CROWD!

People say that runners are a different breed and I wholeheartedly agree.  However, there’s an even more puzzling animal out there known as the race spectator!  Who are these people? Unfortunately, after the tragedy at the Boston Marathon, we’ve gotten to...