I told myself I would stop writing in this blog after my marathon. I’m still running short distances which has been pretty uneventful in this quarantine. Today, for the first time in 2 months, I met up in the early morning with my run group! We still have a stay at home order in MI … Continue reading After marathon, in quarantine… →

I did it! I knew that I could, I just didn't know how tough it would be. I didn't know how slow I would have to run and I didn't know if I'd have to walk a lot. I was afraid I'd get hurt and maybe not be able to finish. I was afraid my … Continue reading 26.2 →

I ran my few short runs this week with the crew. The weather was much colder and I was tired (work has been terrible lately!). I felt very accomplished to "complete" my final runs. Yesterday, I went to pick up my packet and join a pre party with my husband and my friend. Michael doesn't … Continue reading The Day before!!!! →

This weekend I'm scheduled for 8. Since we also have vacation planned, I ran it this morning. We're up north at the cottage. The weather is cool and the leaves are changing. It's 100% fall! My run was pretty uneventful and slow. I wasn't very motivated and my legs still hurt in the back so … Continue reading Ramp down →

I heard the phrase "motion is lotion" from another runner. It motivates me to get out there even when I'm sore but today my motion was definitely NOT lotion. Since Saturday's 19 mile run, the backs of my thighs have been hurting. It hurts when I walk fast and when I go from sitting to … Continue reading Motion is lotion? →