My feet many not be pretty or worthy of a photo shoot but they support me on my runs, my boot camp classes, chasing after kids to boot I cram them into soccer cleats, pointy toed shoes and such but even with the abuse, they don't complain...much Yes I lost a nail or two and …
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I’ve Got My Cranky Pants On Again!
I just went online to register for the 2011 NY Marathon and had to lift my jaw from the floor once I saw the registration fee. It's a whopping $196 to run this race. Plus and $11 application fee. No doubt that this is a premier race and frankly, one of my favorites, but over …
All By Myself
During races I have grand plans of running with a pace group or my friends. Unfortunately these plans rarely stick and I often end up running alone. While I don't mind my solo running there are strategies and mental adjustments that I need to make, especially during a half or full marathon. Runner's World posted …
Honoring Veterans
To those who have served (and are currently serving) in the armed forces we thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Now go run! Keli 🙂
Good Training Includes A Race Day Plan
It's highly likely that I will never win a marathon that I'm running. Odds are that I won't even finish in the top third. However, just because I am not running a marathon for prizes or accolades doesn't mean I don't have a solid race day plan in place. I've tried various race day strategies …
Chilean Miner Completes NYC Marathon!
Well he did it! Former trapped Chilean miner Edison Pena completed the ING NYC Marathon in just under 5 hours. Click here for the full story. For those of you not familar with this story, Edison Pena ran 3-6 miles a day while trapped 700m underground in a collapsed mine. To put this into greater …
From the Bowels of the Earth Emerges a Marathon Hopeful!
So imagine you are trapped in a collapsed mineral mine in Chile. And for the sake of argument let's say you are trapped there for about 69 days until the folks above ground can drill an escape hole to get you and your 32 fellow miners out from the bowels of the earth. What would …
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Quick, Tasty and Filling Breakfast Idea
Here's a tasty and quick breakfast! Top a cooked sweet potato with 2 poached egg. Add a dash of pepper and salt and you're good to go. Calories: 243 Fat: 9g Fiber: 4 Protein: 14 Top with sliced tomatoes or cooked spinach is a great way to add even more nutrients and fiber!
Congratulations to the SF Giants!
Here's a big shout out to the SF Giants on their World Series victory! My husband, daughter and a large group of local families are on the Larkspur Ferry heading toward The City to watch the parade and celebrate this achievement. This young, rag-tag team is a prime example of why you should never give …
Taking Care of Business
I, like you am busy. Busy with work, kids' activities, keeping home and hearth on track as well as taking care of my family and myself. With all that is going on, it's difficult to keep things in order and not drop the ball (like forgetting to arrange a kids' school pick up while out …