Workout report: -11 weeks

It was a de-load week, much needed, after 3 weeks of intense workouts and increasing mileage. This is also timely before my half marathon next week in Florianopolis. Monday: 30 min easy yoga for runners Tuesday: two 15 min segments of MP with 4 min recovery, total 7.5 miles. I felt good on this run, … Continue reading Workout report: -11 weeks →

Delayed Friday favorites

I am clearly getting better at forgetting my phone, forgetting to take pics, and just live in the moment, absorbed by books, music, which is great. I had almost none pics taken during this week which went by quickly. Monday highlight was a visit to the hair transplant clinic with husband and he's doing it! … Continue reading Delayed Friday favorites →

Workout report: -12 weeks

Now that the race is getting relatively close. I want to document this journey a la Jenny. I am not very good remembering the after workout feeling the next day, thus can't make informed adjustment as needed. By blogging about it, I hope to be more in tune with how I am feeling, and more … Continue reading Workout report: -12 weeks →

Weekend musing: first swim meet up

Just as girls got back to training, the first meet up already happened. Both of them didn't want to participate, especially Sofia because they were concerned with seeing bad results. But, I didn't let them (a topic I'll write about more) and signed up anyway. Not every meet up is supposed to be for performance. … Continue reading Weekend musing: first swim meet up →

Friday favorites and thoughts

Favorites: One of my favorite running newsletter. I read more than half of what's linked in the latest issue. I like this article about mental strength when facing discomfort. I forward it to Sofia. Favorite songs lately: this music, this 10 min song from TS. Favorite food: gigantic navel orange and cut out water melon. … Continue reading Friday favorites and thoughts →