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• I Love Beaver (Creek)

  

  It got cold here on Friday, like really cold. Actually, Thursday evening we dropped from 80° to 30° in about 2 seconds. Colorado has issues. Saturday morning... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I Might Change My Name

  

  Please tell me I am not the only one who sometimes wakes up at 3:00 a.m., never goes back to sleep because her mind is racing, then finally surrenders and just... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• What Happens Late Night

  

  Yesterday was what we call in the running world (or at least in the SUAR world), “perfection.” 47 degrees. Crisp. Sunny. Fall colors. Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Tip for Tuesday

  

  Every time I go to the bathroom I remember how I wanted to share the greatest tip in the world with you all. If you are a male, you can keep reading, but this... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Please Don’t Stop the Music

  I’ve got a new favorite song – I saw it performed on the VMAs from the sanctity (I said “titty”) of my living room and have loved it ever since. It’s on my... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Yep, I’m Straddling You

  

  On my trip back to Maryland this weekend I came to a conclusion. 90% of people on airplanes are in bad moods. Even the flight attendants. Well, especially the... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Expect the Unexpected

  

  I am was really glad to wake up to this: Dense fog. I am a nervous flier so taking off in low visibility makes me ecstatic. Good thing I’ve got my friend, Xanax. Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Just When You Think You’ve Heard It All

  

  I ran a lovely 7 miles this morning. Last night I made a new recipe for dinner –Tiny French Beans with Smoked Sausage. I could find any tiny French beans (my... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Dude, I Am So Sorry

  

  First of all – stop the presses – if you were not aware, it is Dog Week. Which means you have to look at this gem that a reader, Laurissa, pointed out to me. Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• The Post Where I Am Tired and a Dumb A$$

  

  I am an absolute, no good mess today. I did something last night for the LAST time. No more staying out late on a school night. Body.Just.Cannot.Handle.It. Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Denver Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon 2012 Race Report

  

  I’m not sure why I was feeling so “off” the night before this race. I was tired, irritable, even nervous. If I were a guy I wouldn’t overanalyze. I’d say, “Hell... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Whine Wednesday

  

  This is a mom’s nightmare first thing in the morning: When you see this, you know the freezer in your garage has been open all night because someone got a late... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Boob Tube and Leather Trousers

  

  I was reading this in Fitness Magazine today: I thought, screw you pollsters! I agree with the Fitness Magazine people. If I want to wear a bikini past age 47,... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Makes Me Itch

  

  One thing I do before most races is visit a place that doesn’t smell great, but provides entertainment and affordable options. Longmont’s finest hang out... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Drunk Goat

  

  Believe it or not, I am really glad I did this yesterday. Tough mother eff’er!! I won’t say it was easy, but I will say it was completely exhilarating. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Piss Hill

  

  I like a good challenge, but I am also a wimp. I don’t like to feel pain, be tired or think I am on the verge of throwing up. I think that’s why I didn’t sign u... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• How Sick Is Too Sick?

  

  It’s that time of the year again. If you listen closely, you can hear it everywhere. Coughs, sneezes, the occasional gag. I was at the high school the other... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 10 Personal Running Questions

  

  First of all, I have to apologize about the number of pictures of me in this post. It’s gross, over-indulgent and narcissistic. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• My, Haven’t You Grown!!

  

  I don’t know if Twitter is good for me or not. I don’t even twat that much, but lately my son Sam and I have been talking in hashtags. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• FWPs

  

  For some reason when the power went off at 5:30 a.m. this morning, it startled me awake. I must be so used to the hum and drone of electricity moving through th... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS