Posts from ‘November, 2009’

I’m ramping up running workouts this week in preparation for the Las Vegas Half Marathon (coming up on December 6). Instead of doing moderate tempo runs, which are my specialty, I’m throwing in speed work and intervals during the week while doing my long runs on Sunday. Hate to say it, but I don’t like [...]

It’s official; I’m registered for the Rock n Roll Las Vegas Half-Marathon on December 6.  I’m so excited, and a lot of it is because I actually get to go somewhere!!  Registering for a race is a sure-fire way of taking a trip, even if the trip is for an extended weekend.  Bill and I are [...]

I’m so late on posting this week, but since I’m still thinking about the incredible run I did this weekend, I want to take a few minutes to write about it. My long run was Sunday instead of Saturday, due to tech rehearsals and the like.  I thought I’d be wiped out on Sunday but [...]

When the body is tired, is it a good idea to try to fit in regular running?  I ask myself this question a lot.  Like today, for example.  It’s Friday morning.  I’ve been in tech rehearsals (for a play) since Monday.  We have another rehearsal tonight that won’t let out until 9 pm, a dress [...]

I’ve gotten quite a few comments from people saying they LOVE reading the guest runner/writers on this blog.  I think I’m on to something here.  It seems that the different voices discussing running, what running means to them, how it’s influenced their lives, families, mental health, etc., are fascinating. Read what guest bloggers have written so [...]