Book Review: Racing Weight by Matt Fitzgerald

Yes, I realize I told you I would do this review about 2 weeks ago.  Better late than never. I ordered Racing Weight by Matt Fitzgerald after reading Amy’s review.  I’m not trying to lose weight, but I wanted to learn more about the topic.  Most “diet” books are not targeted towards athletes or even [...]

May Favorites

These are a few of my favorite things…from May! In random order: 1.  Running almost 100 miles this month.  I ran 91.5 miles in May and it feels great to be on my way back! 2.  Family visits.  I went home to see my parents and siblings two weekends ago and then my parents visited me in [...]

April Favorites

I did an entire hour on the elliptical today.  That was not an April Favorite and will not make the May list either.   But yeah, new post for each month!  If I remember! My Favorite Things in April In random order: 1. Luna Protein Bars: Specifically the Cookie Dough flavor, which actually tastes like cookie [...]

Daily Run: Slowly Dreaming

Time of Day: 5:45 AM Weather: 75*, partly cloudy, calm Duration:  1 hour 13 minutes 3 seconds Distance: 9 miles Average Pace: 8:07/mile Last night’s strength training: Shorter Session under Jess Lifts tab Notes: Well, I told myself that I could do whatever pace/distance I wanted on Wednesday and Thursday, but my legs chose to go slowly again. They didn’t [...]

Daily Run: Crazy Jess and Robert James Waller

Time of Day: 5:20 AM Weather: 54*, clear Duration:  1 hour 17 minutes 28 seconds Distance: 10 miles Average Pace: 7:45/mile Notes: I had a 7:45 AM orthodontist appointment this morning, so I set the alarm for 5 AM and woke up even earlier. My arches have improved, so I think I like the Brooks Dyads (thank goodness). I tied them on [...]