At this time last year, I set a goal to run 500 miles. I tried to set a realistic goal of 10 miles a week. This way, I would be consistent and stick with running the entire year. After running two half marathons in the beginning of the year, I...
On Setting and Completing Your Goals
Have you ever thought about setting a goal? I've set goals in the past but weren't always able to keep them. This year, I was determined to set and complete a goal in 2014! It's been a year of challenges. And, it's been a year of accomplishments. Back in December...
Beginner’s Triathlon Training: Running In the Heat
I've been running now for four years. This past year I completed two half marathons -- one in March and one in May. So running 8 miles is something I'm used to. But for some reason, today's run was treacherous! My coach had 8 miles on the Training Peaks schedule, so...
A Birthday Run in San Francisco in the Rain…
Well, I actually didn't run in the rain. I ran on a treadmill at the hotel. I was so looking forward to running along the promenade to Fisherman's Wharf, but that didn't happen. It was raining hard and the streets were soaked. So I made a quick last minute decision...
I Run in Memory of My Mother… Why I Run
When my mother was a child, she was popular. She was a cute, outgoing child with curly blonde hair and reminded everyone of Shirley Temple. One family vacation Then one family vacation, she went swimming in a public pool and got afflicted with polio. After that, she was no longer...
Sick, Freezing But Finished the #NYCHalfMarathon With A Smile!
I'm reposting this race because this was the first time that I raced alone. Since this race, I've raced dozens of races alone but this was a breakthrough for me to be able to do this. ------- The last week has been rough. On Tuesday, I wasn't feeling right when...
I’m Running…Where is the Bathroom?
To prepare for the Disney Half Marathon, Marti DiPaola, my running partner, and I had to run 9 miles. I drove to Marti’s house, picked her up and we drove to Cedar Park in Wantagh, New York. There is a great running trail there that runs along the Wantagh Parkway....
OMG, I’m In For the New York City Half Marathon Again!
In 2011, I ran the New York City Half Marathon with my husband. This was the first major race I ever ran. It was the hardest thing I ever did but I did it. And now, three years later, I'm in it again. A few weeks ago, I got a...
Running in Los Angeles at Universal City
I went to the Wearable Tech Conference last week in Los Angeles and stayed at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City. Before I went, I knew I wanted to run. I figured the weather would be beautiful and it would enable me to run outside. I planned on running two days....
Trying Out Yoga After Being Injured
Every time I gear up for a half marathon, and I have geared up three times now, I feel like something “bad” happens. It’s nothing major, thank goodness, but it always seems to set me back. Getting ready for the Disney Half This time, I was getting ready to run...