Today, this being my 42nd birthday, caused me to reflect on my 41st year. Let's take a look at what I did last year, shall we? My 41st year was the year I became unemployed, spent time with my kids and family, traveled to Hawaii twice and ran the NY Marathon. Last year was the …
Month: February 2009
Athletic Supporters
This post is dedicated to my mother-in-law. She is one of my biggest blog supporters (and a primo athletic supporter)! She sends me email comments every few posts and only has nice things to say! Carolyn, thanks for being a great mother-in-law and Happy Birthday! In addition to my mother-in-law, I'm fortunate to have a …
Driving Rain + Wind + Rain = Fun Run
It was cold and wet enough that I wore long pants for the run. I hope it will be the only day this year I have to pull them out of the drawer. I was grateful that I had them and my legs were grateful that I wore them. So here's the recap of this …
Inspiration
I'm inspired by people every day. The elderly gentleman in the neighborhood who runs with his little dog about 20 feet in front of him, the women pushing baby joggers up the Las Gallinas hill, my daughter's belief that she is perfect exactly the way she is; boy shorts, self-cut bangs and all. I especially …
Try a Tri
I'm thinking about doing a triathlon this spring. Kim, one of our Heartbreak Ridge Runners told me about a race in San Rafael that takes place in April. It's called the Vineman Showdown ( http://www.vineman.com/showdown.htm) It's a quarter mile swim, 9 mile out and back bike ride and a 3 mile run. I own a …
Tip O’ the Week
There is not bad weather, only bad clothing choices. Every runner should have a few pieces of clothing in your running drawer (yes, I have a running drawer, three actually) that you can wear to protect yourself in the rain and or wind. Or snow, in case you travel to Buffalo and you get a …
Running the Ridge
Our Mary E. Silveira crew hit the hill again today. Heartbreak Hill (er Ridge, as Katie renamed it today) that is. Joining our fearsome threesome were three more Moms with the mostest. Shout out to Julie, Elisa and Kim who joined us for a bit before breaking off to parts unknown. Way to go ladies!! Next …
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