Category Archives: learning
2011: The Loud Year
At the start of 2011, D & I lived in Denver. We were probably covered in snow, and we definitely had no idea how this year would treat us. One of my first posts quoted my theory about the days … Continue reading
Filed under about me, DC, Exploring Colorado, learning, making plans, pictures, random, things that make me Happy
Setting the Priorities: Ignore Shiny Things
When I’m crunched for time in the morning, my mind immediately goes to every little thing on the to-do list and mulls it over at high-speed. I try to tackle everything at once, instead of one at a time. I … Continue reading
Filed under about me, holidays, learning, things that make you go Hmmmm
When to Look in the Mirror: Stress Management
I consider myself someone who could be filed under “easy-going”, “laid back” or whatever description you would choose to suggest that it takes a lot to stress me out. More often than not I’m a positive-thinker, and I log some … Continue reading
The Training Plan of No-Plan
First order of business, if you’re one of the many who got here looking for the Hot Chocolate 15K Disaster, go here. If you were one of the many stuck in traffic (different experience than those of us who stood … Continue reading
Endorphins at Work
You get it; you know I love waking up early and running {with a buddy}, because afterward hey! I’m awake! I feel refreshed! Let’s start this day – give me coffee! But not too much. Why do I feel so … Continue reading
Filed under early morning, good days, inspiration, learning, motivation, running, things that make me Happy
Call for Goals! Yes, you.
It is not easy to say what we want; it is hard to put ourselves out there, and really challenge what we think we’re capable of doing. I’ve been on both sides of that blurry line – self doubt and … Continue reading
Filed under about me, challenges, doin things My way, Goals, learning, making plans, things that make me Happy
Marine Corps Marathon Recap: Trust This City
Living in DC and being a runner means you hear everything there is to say about this marathon; people fall into one of two categories – they’ve raced, or they’ve spectated. The bar is set high; people use this to … Continue reading
Filed under DC, Goals, good days, learning, marathon, MCM, pictures, race report, things that make me Happy
Do It Now! {3:39:59}
Alternatively titled – I might as well just go for it, right? When I registered for this race, I lived in Denver and would take almost any excuse to travel back to DC. I wanted to run these 26.2 miles … Continue reading
Filed under Goals, learning, making plans, MCM, Races, running buddy, training
TTT: ‘Now I Get It’ Edition
Three Things Thursday, a la Morgan 1) Hard taco shells, well done I made black bean & sweet potato tacos last night, inspired by Alyssa’s recipe on Inspired Rd. Tacos never disappoint, and they are among many of my favorite … Continue reading
Filed under DC, dinners, early morning, food, good days, learning, recipes, running hills, Speed workouts, training
Muscles Know Better than Mind
At the usual hour and with the usual I’m still waking up energy, I met Kate this morning for our routine run. We never do the same route, but I can always rely on a good chat, refreshing workout and … Continue reading
Filed under adding the Hills, learning, running buddy, training
