Monthly Archives: May 2010

I love races. I try to limit myself to roughly one a month to avoid spending every penny of my discretionary income on registrations, but it’s just so much fun to join a community of like-minded people on what amounts … Continue reading →

Today’s post is a bit late, and a bit abbreviated, but for a good reason—I’m playing catch-up after a fabulous, fun-filled birthday weekend. Here’s a brief glimpse of the (multiple!) events Steve planned to made the long weekend so special. … Continue reading →

I ran my first marathon the year I turned 26. Though the timing was accidental, the numbers gave me a sense that 26 was an age at which I would challenge my concept of what I could accomplish. I have … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe during the thick of training—at mile 17 of a 20-mile run, or when you’re sore and tired from lifting during an uninspired cross-training workout—that your hard work will, at some point, pay off with increased speed … Continue reading →

When I first took my Garmin out of the box in January, I cooed to it like one would a newborn baby: I’ve wanted you for so long! For the past few years, I had relied on the cheap (roughly … Continue reading →

Is there someone out there who dislikes Target? I have yet to walk in there without buying something cute for less than $20, whether it’s a $7 salad bowl or a $12 sundress. Or, most recently, a $17 sports bra. … Continue reading →

I’d had nothing but good experiences with Pearl Izumi gear when I was asked to test-run its new line of trail-running shoes. Still, the fact that my only experiences with Pearl Izumi have come from cycling gear (most notably, an … Continue reading →

I’d been curious about KT Tape ever since I noticed what appeared to be a tangle of black duct tape stuck to volleyball player Kerri Walsh’s shoulder during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Walsh credits KT Tape to helping her … Continue reading →

When running is at its best, it’s simple: gadget-free, worry-free, as easy as walking out your front door and, well, starting to run. When the going gets tough, though, I know I’m not the only runner to rely on a … Continue reading →

I’ve been back to running and other cardio for about six weeks post-wrist surgery. I’m getting to the point that I’m signing up for some 10K races—and paying more attention to my pace during my twice-weekly five-mile group runs. I’m … Continue reading →