Category Archives: Running
Reflecting on 35 Years of Life
Happy Birthday! To me, that is – here I sit in front of a computer while my students take their final exam in Data Communications and Networking. I spent my 35th birthday working, two jobs to be exact, but honestly … Continue reading
Officially a 2015 Goofy Runner
Well… I did it! I clicked the Submit button for the 2015 runDisney Goofy Race and a Half Challenge! 39.3 miles over two days, with 2:45am wake-ups each day. Saturday, January 10th starts the challenge with a 13.1 mile run … Continue reading
Increasing the Mileage
What a beautiful day today! Yesterday was gorgeous as well – mid 70’s, nice and sunny. Definitely different than the months of freezing cold weather, snow, rain, etc. My goal today was to try and complete a 10 mile training … Continue reading
Running Year In Review
Apparently today was my 1 year anniversary using the MapMyRun tracking tool. I recorded 123 workouts and added 10 friends. My original goal was to find a tool I could use to keep track of my workouts, and I’ve since … Continue reading
Princess Half Marathon Recap
Finally got around to finishing my recap of the 2014 runDisney Princess Half Marathon! Race Recap
Out with the Old… and in with?
The Asics GT-2000’s have been my go-to running shoe since I started this crazy sport January of 2013. My 2nd pair was nearing the end of its life, so I figured a trip to the running store was in order. … Continue reading
Testing out the new soles
The weather has been all over the place lately… last week, the same day I finally took the plunge and got inserts, I was pretty much limited to a 1 mile walk through a local mall, followed up by a … Continue reading
No Pain… Well Yeah Some
Here I am a week out and finally able to walk without aches and pains. The plane ride back from Orlando was rough… sitting still for 3 hours then trying to walk a day after running a half marathon. By … Continue reading
Mission Accomplished
I DID IT! Add this one to the bucket list! I completed my first half marathon (13.1 miles)! I’m in pain, as I was for much of this run, didn’t finish anywhere near where I wanted to, but this was … Continue reading
One week and counting…
This whole Daylight Savings Time (DST) switch where we “fall back” an hour really messed with my internal clock. The kids stayed up late last night, didn’t sleep in this morning, and it got dark really early today. While I’m … Continue reading