So instead of running the half marathon yesterday, I ran on the treadmill while watching the race on TV. Ironic. Actually a few miles of the race were right next to my gym so I could literally see the runners outside while I was inside. Inside the warm, dry gym. Happy. Looks fun, huh? The [...]
Dec 4, 2011
Discretion
December 4, 2011 By · 13 Comments
– King Henry IV, Shakespeare I’m not racing today. It was a really tough decision and my ego tried really really hard to get in the way. I didn’t want to feel like a wimp. I’m a runner. Runners run no matter what the condition. I didn’t want to regret not running. But then my [...]
Dec 1, 2011
Too Sick To Run?
December 1, 2011 By · 26 Comments
Well I’m sick. It happens. I’ve been waking up with a stuffy nose and a nagging sore throat. Yesterday a combo of sudafed, zicam, and lots of water got me through the day pretty well. I was hoping it might just be a fleeting one-day thing, but today I woke up with worse symptoms. The [...]
Nov 28, 2011
Trot Pics
November 28, 2011 By · 19 Comments
I’ve kind of disappeared. I had some pretty crazy days at work Fri – Sunday and today is a much appreciated day off. I have things I mean to blog about, I’m just really enjoying relaxing. Maybe I am in a bit of a slump? Anyway, the professional pictures from my Turkey Trot came out [...]
Oct 30, 2011
The First Annual Katy Trail Half Marathon
October 30, 2011 By · 32 Comments
Can you set a personal record if it’s not a real race? If not, then I am creating a new race: The First Annual Katy Trail Half Marathon Date: October 30, 2011 Time: When I got home from work. Approximately 11:45am Course: Upppp and dowwnn the Katy Trail Registration: Free Participants: One source So yeah. I [...]
Sep 26, 2011
Fresh Start
September 26, 2011 By · 29 Comments
Good Monday Morning! I could definitely use a fresh start after my deadly drinking combo Saturday night and a day of sugar overdosing yesterday. Oh and then I added insult to injury by going out for pizza when I wasn’t even remotely hungry. Somehow I managed to get down two slices from Grimaldi’s in Dallas’ [...]
Apr 15, 2011
The Marathon Experience: A Look Back
April 15, 2011 By · 49 Comments
Warning: this post is long, but official race pictures are included! I’m going to attempt to get through my entire marathon experience at once. I have divided the post into four sections: Training, The Marathon, Post-race, and Tips. I tried to touch on the physical, emotional, and psychological experience as well as address some of the [...]
Apr 14, 2011
My Marathon Playlist
April 14, 2011 By · 21 Comments
Alright guys. I got a request to post my marathon playlist and I’m going to do it, but not without some caveats. I’m not a huge music person. I love music, and I love all types with the exception of heavy metal and hard-core rap, but I’ve never been one to seek out new music [...]
Apr 12, 2011
The Real Thing
April 12, 2011 By · 27 Comments
My body is TIRED. I got a good 9 1/2 hours of sleep last night and I am still yawning today. Thankfully my legs are almost 100% back to normal. Well except for the sweet capri tan lines I have. Sexy. But for real, I have a little bit of soreness in my inner thighs [...]
Apr 12, 2011
GO! St. Louis Marathon Review
April 12, 2011 By · 11 Comments
The Go! St. Louis Marathon Weekend includes a Health and Fitness Expo, a 5K Run/walk, children’s fun runs, and a “mature mile” on Saturday and then the half-marathon, marathon, and marathon relay on Sunday. There are over 23,000 participants. Expo: I received my bib number by email a few days before the Expo along with [...]
