Greetings, Tribe! Yesterday I was blessed to run my 22nd marathon and my 12th Chicago Marathon. While my finish time stank, I am so happy with my race. My goal this training cycle was to create good habits. While not doing my workouts for a specific time, but doing the proper workouts. For the first … Continue reading Chicago Marathon 2018
Greetings, Tribe! Just over a week ago I conquered another 20miles. This time was much more successful than my last attempt. The temperature was in the 50’s-60’s, there was a range of mist to light rain the entire run, and the sky was overcast. Perfection! I met Debbie (future mother-in-law) and Allison (future sister-in-law) for … Continue reading 20 miles: Attempt Number 2
Greetings, Tribe! It’s been a couple of weeks since I last updated, as training hit a rough patch. A few Sundays ago I slept in and set out on a long run of 20 miles. A feeling of lightness filled my spirit as I left my home, I felt positive. A few days earlier I … Continue reading Long Runs on a Long Road
Greetings, Tribe! As the last few weeks of summer are just breezing by, I’m savoring the flexibility in my schedule to run at different times of day and to switch runs from one day to the next. I am keenly aware that I may only have one or two weeks of this, so I must … Continue reading Marathon Training: Weeks 7 & 8
Greetings, Tribe! I cannot believe it’s been two weeks since my last post! Life has been a whirlwind and is just settling back down. Last Sunday (July 15) was my first long run since my flu that I didn’t split into two. I also decided to run after a full day working at our local … Continue reading Marathon Training: Weeks 5 & 6
Greetings, Tribe!Four weeks down, 13 weeks to go! Training was going so well. Until it wasn’t.My mileage was on track, I was doing my weekly speedwork at the track, was running outside more than inside. Life was all rainbows and unicorns, until I got the flu. I woke up a week and a half ago … Continue reading Marathon Training: Weeks 2-4 Recap
Greetings, Tribe!This post is a day later than I originally planned, but I couldn’t allow myself to post without completing my long run.My first full week of marathon training (for the Chicago Marathon) is in the books!! It feels so good to have an official schedule for my workouts again!I kicked off this training cycle … Continue reading Marathon Training: Week 1 Recap
Greetings, Tribe!! I can’t believe it’s already been a week since Camp Saucony!!! Just over a week ago, dozens of running specialty associates convened at a summer camp in New Hampshire courtesy of Saucony. I, and my friend Betsy, we’re lucky enough to be chosen to attend this massive event. Going into the week, we … Continue reading Camp Saucony
Greetings, Tribe! Sunday marked the end of my school year. I teach violin, viola and various orchestras around Indianapolis, and Sunday marked my last concert of the season. The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra (MYO) performed their final concert of the year, Latin Music! As the season closed, we said goodbye to our high school seniors (tear!) … Continue reading As One Season Closes, Another Begins
Greetings, Tribe! Another busy two weeks have come and gone. I’m pleased to share that I followed my plan ALMOST perfectly (missed my target one day) and my run streak is still going strong! My love for running is starting to return. I started reading Deena Kastor’s new book, Let Your Mind Run, and am … Continue reading 5k – Two Weeks Away
In Search of My Running Tribe 