I guess it was only a matter of time in this freeze/thaw/icy weather while running in the dark. It wasn’t that bad, but of course it happened as soon as I’d taken off my gloves because my hands were too hot (I know… What???) And it was probably karma as I was cutting the corner […]
Nicole Stevenson: Lifetime runner, professional career woman, successful coach, great friend, mentor and role model to many. I wanted to know a little more about how one of our greatest home grown talents got to where she is. For more information check her out at www.nicolestevenson.ca PB’s 5K 15:52 10K 32:29 Half Marathon 1:12:51 Marathon […]
Just a quick update on my long run this a.m. Just realized I only have one more (next week) before I need to start taking it down for the marathon. This one was a bit more about quality than quantity. I was going for 1hr 45 min, with the last 45 min being tempo. As […]
It’s the second week of February – the deepest we can get into the depths of winter, and I find myself uncharacteristically unmotivated to run. At least to run early and long and hard. My last two mornings have been a struggle to wake up at 5, and on one day I actually didn’t and […]
Ok, as per my last post, I realized I needed to get a few of these in, so I got out the door early on Saturday morning to see what ground I could cover in 2 hours (before a 9 a.m. ballet class for Thing 2). It was colder than I’d thought when I shot […]
So I’ve just registered for the Catalina Marathon on March 9th (off the southern coast of California). Why this race? Is it a fast course guaranteed for a fast time? Is it a convenient location which is easy to get to? Does it fit well into my training plan timing-wise? None of the above. I’m […]
I’m sure you’re all wondering how my valiant attempt at 70 miles went this week. Well, I came down with the flu. Despite a fair dose of denial, and trying to “get out there anyway” the first few days, the reality has hit and I’ve spent the best part of the last 5 days here: […]
Today was one of the coldest days of the year so far. I know, we’ve gotten soft with our winters lately, but -24C with the windchill still seems pretty cold to me – whether I’m used to it or not. SO, what do I do to get out the door on days like this? A […]
A few words about cross-training. I like it because: It helps prevent injury by maintaining a balance in your muscular strength It adds to your overall “functional fitness” and by this I mean, your ability to perform in other activities in life at a higher level, rather than just being really good at running in […]
Here’s the funny thing about perspective – it’s hard to really change yours until you’re really forced to see it from someone else’s. My days move along by my accomplishing tasks. I like to check one thing off the list and move onto the next. This mentality suits my running quite well, but I seem […]