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• One Job I Probably Won’t Ever Have

  

  Last night. Kohl's. 6:57 pm. This summed it up well. Ugh. (But, what’s he complaining about? It only took me 11 minutes – don’t you love how I say I’ll let him... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• No Speeding Ticket Today

  

  I was excited last week because I was asked to present at a Girls on the Run conference in Beaver Creek, Colorado, in October. The conference is for women only... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Did He Run a Sub-3 Hour Marathon? Nope.

  

  Monday, the day of laboring, was a rest day around here. We headed to Water World for a last ditch effort at summer fun. I wore a white bathing suit with white... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• The Time I Saw Big Foot

  

  Ken loves it when I drag him out of bed at 5:30 a.m. on a Sunday morning to drive up to 9,200 feet and run for 12 miles. He must really love me. Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Can You Become a Faster Runner? Probably.

  

  Last year I put on a running workshop at a local gym. I thought most people would want to know about injury prevention and how to not crap themselves while... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I Knee-d Your Advice

  

  Sometimes things happen that really make me question myself. I’m not sure if I’m getting older or just more stupid, but here's what happened today: I love, love... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Switching Sides

  

  Today I ran. Tempo. 6 miles. 5:30 a.m. 157 average heart rate. Now, onto more critical matters. Two nights ago, Ken and I switched sides of the bed. You may... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Do You Have Any Tweezers?

  

  People tell me all the time they can’t get motivated to run, especially first thing in the morning. I can totally relate. I mean who wants to see this? Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I’m Like An Old Porsche

  

  I only have a minute because I am racing out the door to go to Costco before the weekend rush hits. I need for there to be enough samples left for me, and I... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Embrace the Fear Or Quit?

  

  Last night we went to the open house at Sam’s new high school. It was like PTSD for me. With his schedule in hand, we had to go to each of his classes for ten... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• The Top 10 Mistakes You Might Be Making While Training and Racing

  

  Sometimes when I Google things like, “How to not kill your child when he shoves his little sister into her new locker” Or, “How to fart delicately when you are... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Let Me Show You My Boy Shorts

  

  Yesterday was a weird day. Weird, I tell you. I had woken up in the night nauseous. Not like I was going to puke at any moment, but just that feeling of being... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• The Time I Ran in Paris

  

  I closed out a great week of running with a gorgeous trail run this morning. Could someone turn off the sunlight? I’ve got a wine headache. Confession: I’m not... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I’ve Got A Lot of Travelling To Do

  

  Thanks for all of your feedback on car buying. You all had some helpful thoughts and suggestions I had not thought of. The Honda CRV seems to be one that I... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Mama Needs a New Set of Wheels: Best Cars for Recreational Athletes

  

  I’m always paralyzed by decision making, especially when it comes to large, costly purchases. Never mind, who am I kidding? I’m paralyzed by every decision... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Heart Rate Training for Clueless People (Like Me)

  

  Whoever said patience is a virtue definitely trained with a heart rate monitor before they started spewing out quotes. There are 3 reasons I am late to the part... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Ryan Hall’s DNF

  

  Before I get into controversy, I want to acknowledge Meb’s incredible performance in the Olympic marathon yesterday. He finished in 4th place with a time of... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Tell Me Your Favorites

  

  Today I took a rest day from killing myself with cardio and went to my hot yoga class at 6:30 a.m. It was just what I needed. After last weekend’s relay, I... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Everyday Endurance Giveaway–5 Winners!

  

  You can never have enough cool t-shirts, water bottles or running hats, just like you can never have enough clean pairs of underwear, chocolate bars and... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 10 Pet Peeves of the Week

  

  I’m not saying I’m going to make this a regular post, because I really do try to not whine, bitch and complain my way through life. But, sometimes a girl’s got... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS