Ending a stressful week

I’m so glad this week is ending in a high note after stressful events: 1. Husband’s visa to Europe was delayed and we need his passport back to travel to China on Friday. We were ready to retrieve the passport, giving up on Paris, so he can travel to China. I even wrote the letter … Continue reading Ending a stressful week →

Non-running weekend

I don't even remember when the last weekend was that didn't involve a lot of miles. It's so much hard NOT to run than push to run long and hard. I wish I could have stayed resting in bed all the time, like Cookie did. Instead, I crossed trained every day and did strength training. … Continue reading Non-running weekend →

February workout, books, movies, favorites

Workout Miles run: 222 Strength: 10 sessions Yoga: 8 session While total mileage increased only 2 miles, it felt more intense as LR's got to 20 miles and more specific workouts. Yet, I felt strong, confident, and recovered quickly. Until the ankle issue came up. Hopefully will settle quickly and affects little to my overall … Continue reading February workout, books, movies, favorites →

5 on Friday: pausing running for few days

This week has been hectic at work and with running so I skipped midweek post. I had my first speed workout this Wednesday and it was TOUGH! This is my face when I finished. It was raining, and I was soaked and felt exhausted by the end. Yet, I did the workout well, 13.9 miles … Continue reading 5 on Friday: pausing running for few days →

Weekend sport and food

We had an amazing weekend!!! I totally forgot "the disappointment" at work, rather fully embrace and live fully my life now, here. Saturday morning the whole family went to girls swimming time trials, my favorite parent moment at school. Lizzy is definitely getting better at swimming. She PRed in all 4 styles, 25 meters swims, … Continue reading Weekend sport and food →