Monthly Archives: December 2011

In the past, I never saw the need to combine my charitable giving with my recreational racing. I thought the two were best kept separate, and as a result, never used my various races as a way to raise money … Continue reading →

Have you ever had a totally perfect training cycle? One where you didn’t have to postpone any long runs for weather or a bad cold (or an awesome tailgater, for that matter)? Or didn’t have to spend a week in … Continue reading →

A funny thing happened at the beginning of my lifting session on Wednesday. I went through the beginning of my pre-ski/post-physical-therapy workout as I always do, stacking up 50 pounds on the quad-extension machine for single-leg quad extensions. I did … Continue reading →

The last time I was this fixated on the weather was before my first marathon, when I obsessively checked the race-day forecast in Nashville, hoping that by hitting “refresh” one more time, I would reach a screen announcing: “Weather will … Continue reading →

My motivation this week focuses on one thing: As you can see in the web cam photo below, they’re making snow at Whitetail! Why do I care so much? Please see previous posts about the ACL tear that halted my … Continue reading →

11 a.m. Wednesday: Cold drizzle outside. A blessed spot of rainless gray on the radar map of D.C. that, when the map is animated, looks to be headed right for Silver Spring. I decide to wait it out and squeeze … Continue reading →

I knew I’d see something crash and burn at National Harbor on Saturday morning. I just sort of assumed it would be me and my race performance, not the Hot Chocolate 15K itself. I’m not going to spend much time … Continue reading →

My race packet’s been picked up. My race plan is set (I didn’t say it was perfect, or even good—just that it was set). My evening plans are reasonable (Muppet movie with runner-friends, early bedtime). Even though this race is … Continue reading →