This past week's workouts were remarkably better than the week before. I think that going into the week with a plan helped tremendously. The only thing I wasn't sure about was if I was going to sign up for a half-marathon on Saturday. I ended up not doing the race, but doing my own 13.1 mile run kind of unexpectedly. I used to just go out and do long runs all year round, whether or not I was training for a race. So ... Read the Post...
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5 Snacks for any Time of Day
As usual, I have been snacking as much as ever. I think I just have a hard time eating enough at breakfast and lunch to hold me over to the next meal. So I always plan to have a snack on hand between those meals, and sometimes after dinner too! I've gotten really tired of Lara Bars (I have been eating one a day for a few years now...) so I have been looking into other snacks that are easy to make and can be taken with me ... Read the Post...
Summer Running Excitement
Usually by May I am complaining about the heat and humidity in Baltimore, but not this year! I have still been wearing capris and long-sleeved shirts for most of my runs. I have a feeling that all of sudden the heat will hit us, but I am actually sort of excited about it. I know I always complain when it gets hot, but it's different from my cold-weather or wind complaints. Running may feel harder, but it's still more ... Read the Post...
The Week of Rain and Low Motivation
This past week was a really tough one for staying motivated. It rained ALL week. I think we had about 10 days of clouds/rain/cooler weather just when May arrived and we were expecting the weather to be warming up. Part of my problem was that I didn't go into the week with a real plan, so each morning I woke up and wasted time considering what my workout for the day would be (usually while listening to the rain come ... Read the Post...