https://amyreinink.com/2009/04/15/introducing-the-new-dc-running-examiner/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/alaska.jpgalaskaThe Alaska route's well-marked street signs make it easy to follow.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/alaskaavenue1.gifalaskaavenue1Well-marked street signs make the Alaska route easy to follow.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/alaskaavenue.gifalaskaavenueOur Alaska route inclues well-marked street signs.2026-01-08T18:50:42+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/08/how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-my-wetsuit/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img_0552.jpgIMG_0552https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img_0550.jpgIMG_0550https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img_0548.jpgIMG_0548https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img_0554.jpgIMG_05542026-01-08T18:46:14+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/29/new-playlist-alert-2/2026-01-08T18:43:47+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/15/swim-the-lap-youre-in/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/hall.jpghallSome advice from Ryan Hall fueled my swim today. 2026-01-08T18:42:48+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/28/the-two-week-it-band-plan/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/bosu.jpegBOSUI found new twists on my usual BOSU moves. Yesss!2026-01-08T18:42:06+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/09/prepping-for-a-long-run-in-the-rain/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/rain.gifRainI'm running tomorrow, even if it looks like this when I wake up (but let's hope it doesn't!). 2026-01-08T18:41:29+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/11/a-great-long-run-a-tweak-to-my-training-schedule/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/calendar.jpgcalendarAn awesome long run on Thursday has let me consider the rest of my training schedule, which has highlighted some conflicts ...2026-01-08T18:41:02+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/26/the-accidental-21-miler-fueled-by-two-gus-at-the-same-time/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/el_web_packet_email.jpgel_web_packet_emailI slurped down two of these bad boys in one shot during a rough spot of my long run today. 2026-01-08T18:38:50+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/08/marathon-goals-can-yasso-800s-really-predict-your-finish-time/2026-01-08T18:38:32+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/12/motivation-monday-part-deux/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/image19.jpgimage19View from the course of the Blue Ridge Half-Marathon — one of several things motivating me this week.2026-01-08T18:37:59+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/04/carrot-and-stick/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/prodlg_00562050.jpgprodlg_00562050One of the "carrots" I'm dangling in front of my nose. 2026-01-08T18:35:02+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/17/product-review-trigger-point-performances-quadballer/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/tpt-tpq-2.jpgTPT-TPQ-2The Quadballer: My newest abusive relationship.2026-01-08T18:34:36+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/24/a-runner-friendly-thanksgiving-turkey-trot-recipes/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/pumpkin-pie-ck-549931-l.jpgpumpkin-pie-ck-549931-lSoon, this pumpkin pie will be in my oven. Shortly after, it will be in my belly.2026-01-08T18:33:36+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/25/carrot-and-stick-part-deux/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ff2-1.pngff2-1A veggie burrito bol fueled my run last night. 2026-01-08T18:33:09+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/30/motivation-monday-strength-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/legpress.jpglegpressHello, leg press machine. It's been a while ...https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_3007.jpgIMG_3007My CU-themed, buffalo-shaped cookies. 2026-01-08T18:32:27+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/11/motivation-monday-the-well-earned-sleep-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/normal2009_2_24_3_36_34_115.jpgNormal2009_2_24_3_36_34_115My beautiful new DalBellos seem to be treating my ankle well. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/larabar_chocolatecocochew.jpglarabar_ChocolateCocoChewhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/granola-larabar_300.jpggranola-larabar_3002026-01-08T18:31:49+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/19/a-new-core-workout/2026-01-08T18:31:09+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/25/motivation-monday-the-trust-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/41bcz-vcayl-_ss400_.jpg41BcZ-VcAYL._SS400_My kettlebell workouts at physical therapy are kicking my butt. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3201.jpgIMG_3201My new bike seat and helmet, purchased in January, finally used on Saturday.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3203.jpgIMG_32032026-01-08T18:30:35+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/02/05/how-swimming-translates-to-running/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/alberto-slazar.jpgalberto-slazarThis photo of Alberto Salazar is pinned to my motivation board. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/img_3257.jpgIMG_3257The delicious and stomach-friendly result. 2026-01-08T18:29:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/02/15/motivation-monday-the-looking-forward-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/4357641661_4b64020cc0.jpg4357641661_4b64020cc0Snowboarding was fun, until it wasn't.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/02120014441.jpg0212001444https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/0212001444.jpg0212001444Snowboarding was fun, until it wasn't.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/1000x600px-ll-20080222__lindseyvonnp1.jpg1000x600px-LL-20080222__LindseyVonn~p1If Vonn can hold back after an injury, I can, too.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/deena_kastor.jpg74578807PS089_AT_T_USA_OutdKastor suggests "forcing the positive."https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/willie_mays_cropped.jpgWillie_Mays_croppedMays' simple philosophy was extremely timely.2026-01-08T18:29:09+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/07/30/training-log-week-4-virginia-beach-half-marathon/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/peterorszag200.jpgpeterorszag2002026-01-08T18:14:18+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/15/workout-of-the-week-just-do-something/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/images.jpgimagesMy "something" on "just do something" days. 2026-01-08T18:12:28+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/22/fitness-tip-of-the-week-skip-the-beets-and-cabbage/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/leg_press_3501.gifLeg_Press_3501... when I'm doing these. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/20080722moguls.jpg20080722mogulsI think about these ...2026-01-08T18:11:48+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/27/marine-corps-marathon-countdown-visualize-miles-6-10/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4043570252_5d367b120d.jpg4043570252_5d367b120dMarine Corps Marathon runners making their way through Georgetown. 2026-01-08T18:10:36+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/29/marine-corps-marathon-countdown-visualizing-miles-15-20/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/jelly-belly-sports-beans.jpgjelly belly sports beanshttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/marine-corps-marathon-runners-flickr-ron-foreman.jpgmarine-corps-marathon-runners-flickr-ron-foreman2026-01-08T18:10:16+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/01/10/motivation-monday-the-true-luv-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/fe2cb913-1aad-42ff-a921-42d3c4f91046.jpgfe2cb913-1aad-42ff-a921-42d3c4f910462026-01-08T18:08:19+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/01/17/preventing-wind-burn-on-long-runs-ski-trips-and-other-winter-adventures/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/unnamed.jpgunnamedhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/resize.jpgresizeMy purple neck gaiter serves as the first line of defense. 2026-01-08T18:07:49+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/01/26/the-right-doctor/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/51gdlfbu76l-_aa300_.jpg51GdLFbU76L._AA300_I *had* to get these new boots. My doctor told me to!2026-01-08T18:07:15+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/03/02/the-tebow-of-physical-therapy/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/tim-tebow-vent.jpgtim-tebow-ventJust imagine my face in place of his. That's what I'll look like in physical therapy. 2026-01-08T18:06:07+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/03/21/motivation-monday-the-seeing-red-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/stairmaster1.jpgStairmaster1https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/img_5324.jpgIMG_5324Alexis is one of my two best buddies from middle school. She's in the middle. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/egymequipment-store_2148_825103331.gifegymequipment-store_2148_82510333https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/egymequipment-store_2148_82510333.gifegymequipment-store_2148_82510333https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/mt-hood-palmer-feb-18-2010.jpgMt hood palmer feb. 18, 2010Mount Hood ... in the summer!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/1165-86751_e.jpg1165.86751_eVisions of a red ski-patroller's coat danced through my head mid-swim. 2026-01-08T18:05:15+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/04/06/getting-past-new-fears-with-the-agility-ladder/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/aglxx-open.jpgAGLXX-open2026-01-08T18:04:12+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/10/04/race-report-9th-annual-daiquiri-deck-tropical-splash-open-water-5k-swim/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4304.jpgIMG_4304https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4299.jpgIMG_4299Finishing my most recent open-water swim, a 5K in Florida in October. I can count my swim workouts since then on one hand. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4294.jpgIMG_4294Not even the Cuisinart start freaked me out. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4319.jpgIMG_4319Have you seen a prettier beach? I haven't. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4318.jpgIMG_4318This was reward enough for me. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4317.jpgIMG_4317That drink tasted every bit as amazing as it looks. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4300.jpgIMG_4300Happy enough to ham it up on my way to the finish line. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4287.jpgIMG_4287I wasn't nervous pre-race. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4258.jpgIMG_4258We stayed over at the charming Ringling Beach House before and after the swim. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4324.jpgIMG_4324My view from the beach post-swim. 2026-01-08T17:59:24+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/11/14/motivation-monday-the-2011-2012-ski-season-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_3877.jpgIMG_3877Jubilant after my first post-ACL tear ski trip July 4. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/award-e1321292264445.jpgAwardhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_0216.jpgIMG_0216https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nevergiveup.jpgnevergiveup2026-01-08T17:57:48+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/05/14/motivation-monday-the-truck-tire-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/chrisw_dan-rogers-tire-flip.jpgchrisw_dan-rogers-tire-flip2026-01-08T17:53:36+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/07/30/motivation-monday-the-emotional-rollercoaster-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_0887.jpgIMG_0887The spring-fed pool in Glenwood Springs. 2026-01-08T17:50:57+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/09/14/new-beginnings-first-long-run-philadelphia-half-marathon/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/siesta_sands.jpgSiesta_SandsThe condo where my mom and I will stay the night before the Daiquiri Deck Tropical Splash Open Water Swim. 2026-01-08T17:49:29+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/09/21/the-truth-about-protein-and-athletic-performance-how-much-do-you-really-need/2026-01-08T17:49:00+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/10/12/week-wrapup-swimming-running-oec-ing-crossfitting-resting-regrouping/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/step31.jpgstep312026-01-08T17:45:37+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/11/19/race-report-2012-philadelphia-half-marathon/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/green_man-costume.jpgGreen_Man-Costume2026-01-08T17:43:31+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/11/28/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-philadelphia-half-marathon-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/whitetailgun.jpgWhitetailGunhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/amy-0082.jpgamy-00822026-01-08T17:43:00+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/12/21/snow-fall-the-avalanche-at-tunnel-creek/2026-01-08T17:41:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/02/13/coping-tips-for-injured-athletes/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2sa605s.jpg2Sa605sWouldn't everyone rather look at this post-op picture of Lindsay Vonn?2026-01-08T17:40:31+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/10/07/two-down-44-to-go-our-first-adirondack-high-peak-summits/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/barn.jpgbarnhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_9948.jpgIMG_9948Pondering the view from the summit of Cascade Mountain. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/climb.jpgclimbThe climb up Wright Peak required unwavering focus. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/amysummit.jpgamysummitI braced myself against a rock for this summit-celebration shot. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/peeping.jpgpeepingLeaf-peeping on the hike up Cascade Mountain. 2026-01-08T17:37:43+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/01/14/preview-3rd-annual-100k-vertical-challenge-at-whitetail-resort/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/homecoming.jpgHomecoming2026-01-08T17:35:49+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/03/26/copycat-kind-oats-honey-clusters-granola/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_7134.jpgIMG_7134https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_7132.jpgIMG_7132https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_7131.jpgIMG_7131https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_7129.jpgIMG_7129https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/oat_honey_517x681.pngoat_honey_517x6812026-01-08T17:34:28+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2015/04/27/tales-from-a-50-day-ski-season/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/11041894_1554691911466821_4553405540732739765_o.jpg11041894_1554691911466821_4553405540732739765_ohttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0475.jpgIMG_0475https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0528.jpgIMG_0528https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/11050743_10152846566873043_3117595188167487574_n.jpg11050743_10152846566873043_3117595188167487574_nhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/10383923_10152920476698043_386733685291768384_n.jpg10383923_10152920476698043_386733685291768384_n2026-01-08T17:32:21+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/10/21/whats-your-workout-style/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/index.jpgindex2025-11-13T15:51:23+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/test-page/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/screenshot-2025-09-08-at-1.19.47-pm.pngScreenshot 2025-09-08 at 1.19.47 PMhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/53968614_2328887437394922_8858186670076329984_o-1.jpg53968614_2328887437394922_8858186670076329984_ohttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2016-green-living-370.jpg2016 Green Living 370https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/download.jpegdownloadhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/postmag.jpgPostMaghttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/wapomag.jpgWaPoMaghttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/rw.jpgRWhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/active-times.jpgactive timeshttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/ww.jpgWWhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/backpacker.jpgbackpacker2025-11-13T15:49:03+00:00weekly0.6https://amyreinink.com/2019/04/24/yoga-meditation-for-healing-after-pregnancy-loss/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/54730780_2328887450728254_6288488671519703040_o.jpg54730780_2328887450728254_6288488671519703040_ohttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/53968614_2328887437394922_8858186670076329984_o.jpg53968614_2328887437394922_8858186670076329984_o2019-04-24T18:23:28+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/18/holding-back-and-letting-go/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/brie.jpegbrieI chose brie and Pinot Grigio instead of a race this weekend. At no point did I regret this decision, and I feel ready to race again today.2018-11-07T17:47:06+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2018/08/22/how-to-hike-with-a-toddler-part-2/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/copperas_pond.jpgCopperas_pondhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_8564.jpgIMG_8564https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_8558.jpgIMG_85582018-08-22T13:52:05+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2018/05/16/my-thing/2018-06-10T23:55:38+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2018/06/09/the-itch/2018-06-09T19:46:43+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2017/11/24/race-report-christopher-dailey-turkey-trot/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_4260.jpgIMG_4260The whole family at the start of the Christopher Dailey Turkey Trot in Saratoga Springs, NY. The toddler is already skeptical that this is a good idea. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_4257.jpgIMG_4257H at the start of the Christopher Dailey Turkey Trot in Saratoga Springs, NY. 2017-11-24T12:03:08+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2017/09/27/hs-first-race-the-saratoga-springs-palio-5k/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_3974.jpgIMG_3974https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/palio_5k.jpgPalio_5K2017-09-27T13:59:06+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2017/10/04/how-does-your-garden-grow/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_8154.jpgIMG_8154https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_8150.jpgIMG_81502017-09-27T13:32:49+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2017/08/17/babe-in-the-woods-how-to-hike-with-a-toddler/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/h_mama_hike2.jpgH_mama_hike2https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dada_henry_hike.jpgDada_henry_hikeH and Dada hiking to Owl's Head in Keene, N.Y.2017-08-21T14:58:06+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2017/06/24/how-to-stay-healthy-and-sane-with-a-new-baby/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_1681-1.jpgIMG_1681 (1)Our very first Hike it Baby outing. It's hard to believe he was ever this tiny! https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_3529.jpgIMG_3529He likes to try to push mama's weights around the floor. 2017-06-24T16:56:00+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2017/05/22/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training-lessons-learned/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/13227064_10154915878174741_5294182823407063896_n-1.jpg13227064_10154915878174741_5294182823407063896_n (1)https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/yoga-teacher-training-grad.jpgYoga teacher training grad32 weeks pregnant at my teacher-training graduation. 2017-05-22T15:08:33+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2016/12/20/postpartum-fitness-myths/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_14841.jpgimg_1484https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_1484.jpgimg_1484https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_1714.jpgimg_17142016-12-21T17:32:14+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2016/09/26/where-ive-been-2/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/footprints.jpgfootprintshttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/13873000_10153974151013043_1588791207277828538_n.jpg13873000_10153974151013043_1588791207277828538_n2017-01-04T19:21:52+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/09/23/motivation-friday-the-rodney-stewart-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ralphievwestvirginiavcoloradosqcdvjdotual.jpgRalphie+V+West+Virginia+v+Colorado+SQcdVjDotUalhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bilde.jpgbildePhoto credit: Coloradoan. 2016-09-11T20:26:52+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2016/04/29/best-open-water-swimming-beach-on-oahus-north-shore/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_7795.jpgIMG_7795https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_1183.jpgIMG_1183https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_1181.jpgIMG_1181https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0755.jpgIMG_0755Rough surf for swimming = great conditions for watching pro paddleboarders catch waves. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_1177.jpgIMG_11772016-04-29T18:15:53+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2016/03/28/yoga-and-meditation-teacher-training-the-first-90-hours/2016-03-28T12:58:17+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2016/03/08/pre-work-yoga-and-meditation-teacher-training-2016/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/astanga20081107-021.jpgastanga20081107-021https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_1079.jpgIMG_10792016-03-08T16:00:07+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2016/02/09/the-victory-of-being-lost-in-thought/2016-02-09T20:24:46+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2016/01/12/how-im-starting-2016-snowshoeing-at-mont-tremblant/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_0478.jpgIMG_04782016-01-12T14:10:22+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2015/12/08/an-atmosphere-of-growth/2015-12-09T13:43:00+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2015/12/03/simple-foolproof-homemade-greek-yogurt-in-the-slow-cooker/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_09561.jpgIMG_0956https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_0956.jpgIMG_0956https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_7730.jpgIMG_7730https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_77281.jpgIMG_7728https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_7728.jpgIMG_77282015-12-03T14:42:13+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2015/11/25/mostly-wordless-wednesday-thanksgiving-plans/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0953.jpgIMG_09532015-11-25T15:16:44+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/portfolio/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cbdee9943e40ab57f15c3295100f8efd.jpegcbdee9943e40ab57f15c3295100f8efd2015-11-17T19:12:05+00:00weekly0.6https://amyreinink.com/2015/11/16/workout-of-the-week-justin-michael-williams-core-sequence/2016-02-05T11:10:18+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2015/11/10/endorphins-and-awe/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_7533.jpgIMG_7533Hike to Devil's Thumb, near Winter Park, Colo. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_7459.jpgIMG_7459Hell's Hole, near Winter Park, Colo. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_7478.jpgIMG_7478On the Hell's Hole hike near Winter Park, Colo. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0860.jpgIMG_0860Yaddo Lake. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sunset1101.jpgSunset1101Sunset from the Fifth Peak lean-to, part of the Tongue Mountain Range. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/susannahsspot.jpgSusannahsSpotView from our camping spot at Fifth Peak. 2015-11-15T19:15:36+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/25/motivation-monday-marine-corps-marathon-edition-2/2015-10-22T20:27:08+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2015/08/31/three-down-43-to-go-nippletop-mountain/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0777.jpgIMG_0777https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0776.jpgIMG_0776https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0766.jpgIMG_0766The view from Fish Hawk Cliffs , close to our camping spot at Gill Brook. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0744.jpgIMG_0744https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0739.jpgIMG_0739https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0738.jpgIMG_07382015-10-01T18:02:48+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2015/06/02/signs-of-summer-lake-swimming-begins/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0591.jpgIMG_0591https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/11226904_10153028747283043_8929847352362121947_n.jpg11226904_10153028747283043_8929847352362121947_nMoreau Lake last Thursday evening. 2015-06-02T15:36:20+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/04/29/chaos-theory/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/picture-1.pngPicture 1My skiing wasn't perfect, form-wise, right out of the gate. But it was full of joy. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/photo6.jpgphoto(6)2015-03-17T18:41:10+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2015/03/06/pretty-faces-movie-benefiting-shejumps-in-saratoga-springs-ny/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0381.jpgIMG_0381https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0355.jpgIMG_0355https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0386.jpgIMG_0386https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0383.jpgIMG_0383https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_20150228_183953858_hdr.jpgIMG_20150228_183953858_HDRYes, our raffle salesgirl is wearing a homemade girraficorn T-shirt. No, I've never seen anything quite as cute, either. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0366.jpgIMG_03662015-03-09T14:42:33+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2015/02/25/pretty-faces-tour-coming-to-saratoga-springs-ny/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_0345.jpgIMG_0345https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1798772_346344585560670_8686547971043607376_n.jpg1798772_346344585560670_8686547971043607376_nTrying on movie-night costume pieces at Sissi Boutique, one of our amazing sponsors. 2015-02-25T13:18:39+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2015/02/11/4th-annual-100k-vertical-challenge-at-whitetail-resort-2/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/10968346_698533296922947_8441644856481503941_n1.jpg10968346_698533296922947_8441644856481503941_nhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/10968346_698533296922947_8441644856481503941_n.jpg10968346_698533296922947_8441644856481503941_nhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/10959783_10152788110998043_6156897913947197212_n.jpg10959783_10152788110998043_6156897913947197212_nhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1545989_10152786622153043_3919143432568178164_n.jpg1545989_10152786622153043_3919143432568178164_n2015-02-12T15:01:07+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2015/01/26/powder-day-at-gore-with-an-unlikely-skiing-partner/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/10426285_10152747047188043_6533608602708829411_n.jpg10426285_10152747047188043_6533608602708829411_nIt was a gorgeous, perfect powder day—exactly the kind of day my dad would have loved. 2015-01-27T15:56:23+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2015/01/13/she-jumps-get-the-girls-out-at-berkshire-east-ambassadorship/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/10868173_10152717329522529_9216313233646382747_n.jpg10868173_10152717329522529_9216313233646382747_nhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/10931383_10152729376453043_418237439374346678_n.jpg10931383_10152729376453043_418237439374346678_nhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img-0716.jpgIMG-07162015-01-21T15:57:04+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2015/01/06/4th-annual-100k-vertical-challenge-at-whitetail-resort/2015-01-06T20:13:16+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/12/24/happy-holidays/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/10847774_10152659613243043_6748904845344381413_n.jpg10847774_10152659613243043_6748904845344381413_n2014-12-31T16:13:10+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/11/04/pretty-faces-review-the-story-of-a-skier-girl-who-watched-a-movie-about-a-skier-girl/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0111.jpgIMG_0111https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1489296_781744969867_1944469705327442624_n.jpg1489296_781744969867_1944469705327442624_n2014-11-10T16:17:32+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/10/21/race-report-2014-tropical-splash-open-water-swim/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0066.jpgIMG_0066https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0062.jpgIMG_0062https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0060.jpgIMG_0060https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0052.jpgIMG_00522014-10-24T20:45:08+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/09/23/the-accidental-stroke-clinic-keeping-the-joy-while-doing-the-drills/2014-09-23T20:51:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/09/09/training-for-daiquiri-deck-tropical-splash/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/picture-1.pngPicture 12014-09-09T20:52:39+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/09/03/last-moreau-lake-swim-of-the-summer/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/moreau083114.jpgMoreau0831142014-09-03T14:59:42+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/08/27/2014-lake-george-open-water-swim/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/picture-1.pngPicture 1It all seems so clear in the diagram. 2014-08-27T18:01:39+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/08/20/race-report-betsy-owens-memorial-swim/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/mirrorlake1.jpgMirrorLakehttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/mirrorlake.jpgMirrorLakeThe water: Chilly, but so beautiful! https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/betsyowens.jpgBetsyOwensHow seriously did I take my swim? As seriously as a Wonder Woman bathing suit. 2014-08-21T19:35:51+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/07/08/one-of-their-own-when-the-rapids-took-the-life-of-shannon-christy-local-kayakers-refused-to-leave-her-behind/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/6be2d417ac83490214069dd567ab347d.jpeg6be2d417ac83490214069dd567ab347dPhoto of Will Seeber by Skip Brown, courtesy of Bethesda Magazine. 2014-07-09T20:09:38+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/07/02/race-report-fourth-annual-summer-super-splash-open-water-swim/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/13th.jpg13thBeautiful Thirteenth Lake the day of the Fourth Annual Super Summer Splash 1-mile Open Water Swim. 2014-07-03T14:32:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/06/24/another-day-another-lake-open-water-swimming-in-lake-desolation/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lake_desolation.jpgLake_DesolationPhoto of Lake Desolation taken just before my morning swim. 2014-06-25T14:56:25+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/06/06/cool-green-peace-first-open-water-swim-of-the-season/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/moreau.jpgMoreau2014-06-10T19:42:52+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/05/05/adventures-in-mindfulness-links-guided-meditations-inspirations/2014-05-06T18:59:40+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/03/20/first-day-of-spring-getting-through-the-slush-with-dreams-of-lake-swims/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/picture-1.pngPicture 12014-03-30T18:03:43+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/10/02/nofa-ny-locavore-challenge-post-mortem/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/flour.jpgflour2014-03-17T12:33:02+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/03/10/motivational-quotes-for-injured-athletes/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_3347.jpgIMG_3347If I've got to have a cast for two more weeks, at least it's a pretty purple one. Again, I was the only adult in the cast clinic to openly express excitement about the color of my cast.2017-02-03T15:51:13+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/02/02/runner-friendly-recipe-homemade-larabars/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3253.jpgIMG_3253https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3247.jpgIMG_32472014-03-13T17:13:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/08/17/the-kerri-strug-moment/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/arizona-kerri-strug.jpgarizona-kerri-strugKerri Strug gained sports-hero status by helping the U.S. women's gymnastic team win a gold medal in the 1996 Olympics by competing through a bad ankle sprain. I'm not looking to replicate any part of her experience. 2014-03-13T17:05:37+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/08/31/lowering-expectations-popping-champagne/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/223421_10150172667693043_1983291_n.jpg223421_10150172667693043_1983291_nDuring the 2011 New Jersey Marathon. 2014-03-13T17:03:06+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/11/12/motivation-monday-the-philadelphia-half-marathon-race-week-edition/2014-03-13T16:58:40+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/08/06/motivation-monday-the-plan-c-edition/2014-03-13T16:56:59+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/07/motivation-thursday-the-catch-up-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cf-md2.jpgcf-mdhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cf-md1.jpgcf-mdhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cf-md.jpgcf-mdhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/image19.jpgimage19View from the Blue Ridge Parkway Half-Marathon course. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/garmin3051.jpgGarmin305https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/garmin305.jpgGarmin3052014-03-13T16:42:20+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/27/my-new-running-super-food-quinoa/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3205.jpgIMG_3205https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/dsc-2710.jpgdsc-2710https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3206.jpgIMG_3206My quinoa-berry breakfast. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3204.jpgIMG_3204Yesterday's lunch. Yum!2014-03-13T16:40:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/02/03/mind-games-help-me-establish-a-swimming-routine/2014-03-13T16:38:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/05/03/motivation-monday-the-grace-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/img_3495.jpgIMG_3495https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/img_3496.jpgIMG_34962014-03-13T16:36:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/07/23/week-3-training-for-virginia-beach-half-marathon/2014-03-13T16:34:05+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/07/06/skiing-on-the-fourth-of-july-at-arapahoe-basin/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_38701.jpgIMG_3870https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_3762.jpgIMG_3762https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_3795.jpgIMG_3795https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_3883.jpgIMG_3883https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_3818.jpgIMG_3818Bikinis=easy target in the massive snowball fight that broke out in the lift line. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_3817.jpgIMG_3817https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_37891.jpgIMG_3789https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_3789.jpgIMG_3789https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_39021.jpgIMG_3902https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_3896.jpgIMG_38962014-03-13T13:06:05+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/12/10/iontophoresis-for-runners-what-p-diddy-and-i-have-in-common/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/dsc01122.jpgDSC011222014-03-13T13:00:53+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/29/back-in-the-pool-again/2014-03-13T12:47:49+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/21/physical-therapy-geek-my-new-core-hip-lineup/2014-03-13T12:44:38+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/12/14/motivation-monday-the-happy-stomach-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/dsc01125.jpgDSC01125Who knew something as simple as a piece of banana-pumpkin bread could provide motivation?2014-03-13T12:39:12+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/12/16/a-carrot-a-stick-a-lovely-swim-and-a-sweet-reward/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sugar-cookie-sleigh-ride2-med.jpg10664A_CelestialSeasB2022-06-07T07:13:20+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/12/23/a-red-and-green-and-white-run-to-end-2009/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/img_3026.jpgIMG_3026I ran through Silver Spring wearing this, causing at least one passerby to say: "What the ... "2014-03-13T12:30:26+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/27/what-comes-next/2014-03-13T12:27:45+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/08/19/slow-and-steady/2014-03-13T12:24:57+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/30/when-should-you-run-again-after-an-injury/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/800px-marinecorpsmarathon2006.jpg800px-MarineCorpsMarathon2006Only 33 days to go until the Marine Corps Marathon!2014-03-13T12:23:10+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/25/gearing-up-for-the-marine-corps-marathon/2014-03-13T12:21:49+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/30/when-motivation-shows-up-late-to-the-party/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/chrisgreeneart09web.jpgChrisGreeneart09webThe Chris Greene Lake Cable Swim powered me through my workout yesterday.2014-03-13T12:19:04+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/21/review-massage-at-still-point-in-takoma-park/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/stillpoint2.jpgstillpoint22014-03-13T11:31:06+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/01/22/getting-over-my-fear-of-commitment/2014-03-13T11:18:22+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/01/28/learning-that-less-is-more/2014-03-13T11:17:00+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/12/22/better-to-give/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/p1040829.jpgP1040829Do this, and benefit a great cause at the same time? Yes, please!2014-03-13T11:15:05+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/02/01/recovery-runs/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0442.jpgIMG_0442How could I not feel relaxed, with a view like this?2014-03-13T02:52:16+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/05/build-stronger-ankles-and-feet/2014-03-13T02:41:40+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/03/22/sitting-with-injury/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_3388.jpgIMG_3388https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_3381.jpgIMG_33812014-03-13T02:39:02+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/31/motivation-for-a-sore-sleepy-friday/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/swimmers-in-pool.jpgSwimmers in PoolA trip to the pool saved my mood yesterday.2014-03-13T02:37:19+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/01/12/class-3-knee-how-to-cope-with-injury-part-eleventy-million/2014-03-13T02:26:31+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/03/23/recovering-and-setting-new-goals/2014-03-13T02:21:21+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/03/26/coping-with-running-injuries/2014-03-13T02:17:56+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/03/27/my-favorite-kind-of-doctor/2014-03-13T02:16:05+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/02/25/fear-descends/2014-03-13T02:14:13+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/12/03/motivation-monday-the-surf-n-santa-10-miler-as-victory-lap-edition/2014-03-12T21:44:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/02/05/100k-vertical-challenge-dolomiti-superski-curveballs/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/amy_support.jpgAmy_supporthttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/italy_sunset.jpgitaly_sunsethttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/amy_wine.jpgAmy_winehttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/amy_ski.jpgAmy_skihttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/amy_deck.jpgAmy_deck2014-03-12T21:37:08+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/03/11/quotes-for-a-healthy-happy-life-from-fabrice-calmels-donna-deegan-tiffani-thiessen/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/donna-deegan-547x420.jpgDonna-Deegan-547x420Photo of Donna Deegan courtesy of Women's Running. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/nicole-gross-547x420.jpgNicole-Gross-547x420Photo courtesy of Women's Running. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/tat-529x420.jpgTAT-529x4202014-03-12T20:54:37+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/04/12/a-runners-confession-what-i-did-on-vacation-in-hawaii/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/craters.jpgcratershttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/rainforest.jpgrainforesthttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sup.jpgSUPhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/amyswim.jpgamyswimhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/amysurf.jpgamysurf2014-03-10T12:58:33+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/09/16/women-and-acl-health-my-ultimate-pre-ski-workout/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/traumakin.jpgtraumakin2014-03-10T02:34:08+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/10/14/motivation-monday-the-healthy-fear-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/semm_clinic.jpgSEMM_clinic2014-03-10T02:28:10+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/02/13/third-annual-100k-vertical-challenge/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/teamdyd.jpgTeamDYDhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0069.jpgDSC_0069My relay teammate shredding the gnar under bluebird skies. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/b5dxcg2ftgtanickahug2j7ty08ewbrm_mkjaaj6qogaqtnubatlkitia2x6cwziwclqtyb_t0dlxmgj2x6fn4.jpgB5dxcG2ftGTANicKAHUG2j7Ty08eWbrM_mkjAAJ6QOg,AQtNUbAtlkiTIa2x6CWZIwClqtyb_t0DLxMGj2X6Fn4https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/pxshjxv9dv6uareuffgfq_ciwvek1pxkbqpa2w_4zboyll06mp93om4dk2u9zfj6qbckrczzkbzsi1xu6gitdo.jpgpXsHjXv9DV6uAreUFfgFq_cIwVek1pxkbQpA2w_4Zbo,YLl06Mp93oM4dk2U9ZfJ6qBCKrCzzkBZSi1xu6GItdohttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/6ldkf5dfyjxpiip8wfhkz5tj-ss5bpqcap5nj-foobwrs14wcuxdvltxdcl54y6y4gakkvqvwzzgwae9vpzem0.jpg6LDkf5DfYjXpiIp8WfhkZ5tj-SS5bpqcAP5nj-foOBw,Rs14WCuXdVLtxdcL54y6Y4GAKKvQVWZZgwAe9vPZEM02014-02-15T02:17:07+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2014/01/14/full-calendar-full-soul-3rd-annual-100k-vertical-challenge/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/100kgroup.jpg100KgroupParticipants in the inaugural 100K Vertical Challenge in 2012 at Whitetail Resort in Mercersburg, Penn. 2014-01-14T20:24:30+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/11/11/running-goals-not-racing-goals/2013-11-19T20:52:47+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/11/04/believe-in-the-power-of-girls/2013-11-08T20:26:31+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/09/30/motivation-monday-the-in-the-books-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo29.jpgphoto(29)2013-09-30T19:39:14+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/09/25/working-toward-wellness/2013-09-27T00:48:31+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/09/23/motivation-monday-the-this-land-is-my-land-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/flx2.jpgFLX2Is it just the Finger Lakes Riesling talking, or should I try to swim across this thing? https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/flx1.jpgFLX1View of Seneca Lake from Standing Stone Vineyards. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lg2.jpgLG2We hiked above the lake, too. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lg.jpgLG2013-09-23T15:24:59+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/09/09/race-report-moreau-lake-open-water-swim-3k/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_6895.jpgIMG_6895https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_6892.jpgIMG_6892I grinned like an idiot as soon as I saw Steve with our camera. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_6888.jpgIMG_6888I slowly pulled ahead at the end.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_6879.jpgIMG_6879I'd planned to swim in my 80s-tastic swimsuit. I covered it with my wetsuit as we waited. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_6877.jpgIMG_68772013-09-12T19:18:23+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/09/03/motivation-monday-a-day-late-the-moreau-lake-open-water-swim-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_6873.jpgIMG_6873https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/yogurt2.jpgyogurt2https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/yogurt1.jpgyogurt1https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/st-rnbp.jpgST-RNBPhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/map-ml-3k.jpgmap-ml-3k2013-09-09T18:15:33+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/08/30/last-thursday-night-swim-at-moreau-lake-state-park-dont-go-back-to-sleep/2013-09-03T16:25:57+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/08/26/race-report-2013-lake-george-open-water-swim-5k/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/amy_lgows_finish.jpgamy_lgows_finishhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo22.jpgphoto(22)https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/lakegeorgestart.jpgLakeGeorgeStarthttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/lakegeorge.jpgLakeGeorgehttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/amy_lake.jpgamy_lake2013-08-26T14:05:44+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/08/20/camp-saratoga-5k-trail-fun-run-race-report/2013-08-21T13:53:09+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/08/15/another-day-another-lake-lake-george-open-water-swim/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/lgows.jpglgowsPhoto credit: Lake George Triathlon Festival. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/lakeplacid.jpgLakePlacidI'm coming back for you, Mirror Lake. 2013-08-15T14:52:21+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/08/14/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-monday-night-mile-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mile.jpgmileMe running the Monday Night Mile. No, I have not been working on my form. Why do you ask? Photo credit: Brian Teague of Fateague Fotos.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/milestart.jpgmilestartPhoto credit: Brian Teague of Fateague Fotos.2013-08-14T20:40:17+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/08/12/motivation-monday-the-nothing-amazing-about-it-edition/2013-08-12T20:04:53+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/06/05/howard-county-striders-4-09-run/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/banner.jpgbannerPhoto credit: Mike Fleming, courtesy of Howard County Striders.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/amy_race.jpgamy_racehttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/family.jpgfamilyPhoto credit: Mike Fleming, courtesy of Howard County Striders. 2013-08-09T19:15:18+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/07/29/where-everybody-knows-your-name/2013-07-31T16:59:09+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/07/25/medals-4-mettle-a-great-place-to-donate-race-medals/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/medals.jpgmedalsThe top row, I hadn't planned to give away. The bottom row, I wasn't sure M4M wanted. It was a dilemma. 2013-07-29T14:32:03+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/07/18/first-saratoga-group-run-and-first-speed-workout-in-months/2013-08-03T12:06:35+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/07/15/more-adirondack-adventures-first-open-water-swim/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/lakemoreau.jpgLakeMoreauFor the record: I wouldn't complain if we could fast-forward to the part of the year when I swim in this. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/blueberries.jpgblueberriesI can stop eating them anytime I want. 2013-07-15T18:49:52+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/07/08/adirondack-adventures/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/amysteveadk.jpgAMySteveADKhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/lakeadk.jpgLakeADKhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/mtnview1.jpgMtnView1https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/desk.jpgDeskhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/movemess.jpgMoveMess2013-07-08T21:15:57+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/07/01/where-ive-been/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/rockcreek.jpgrockcreek2013-07-04T01:41:48+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/06/17/motivation-monday-the-challengeriver-surfing-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/supyoga3.jpgSUPYoga3https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/supyoga2.jpgSUPYoga2https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sup_yoga.jpgSUP_Yoga2013-06-17T17:25:41+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/05/28/motivation-monday-a-day-late-my-new-favorite-fitness-finds/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wine.jpgwine2013-05-29T19:33:50+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/05/13/race-report-new-jersey-marathonlong-branch-half-marathon-relay/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/475252_10151483820034947_1191367567_o.jpg475252_10151483820034947_1191367567_ohttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/amy_lex.jpgAmy_Lex2013-05-14T13:15:51+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/03/25/the-comeback/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/spacea.jpgSpaceAThere's working remotely, and then there's working REMOTELY: I cleared some backpacking time for myself by working on the five-hour flights. 2013-03-26T19:05:33+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/03/11/the-upside-progress-five-weeks-after-olecranon-surgery/2013-03-13T01:28:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/03/04/fine-tuning-progress-four-weeks-after-olecranon-surgery/2013-03-04T21:01:51+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/02/25/motivation-monday-the-self-compassion-edition-2/2013-03-01T16:35:13+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/02/18/motivation-monday-the-best-outcomes-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo2.jpgphoto(2)I'm smiling because I'm about to shed my splint and sling. 2013-02-20T22:29:40+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/01/11/moving-on/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dinner_zias.jpgDinner_Zia'sMy runner-friends gathered at Zia Marie's for a goodbye dinner. 2013-01-11T20:27:00+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/01/02/first-post-of-2013-second-annual-100k-vertical-challenge/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/group_photo_100k.jpggroup_photo_100kLast year's 100K crew. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/todd_1.jpgTodd_1Todd Love on his first day with Two Top Mountain Adaptive Sports. Photo courtesy of Two Top. 2013-11-11T20:29:52+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2013/01/04/a-whitetail-new-years-eve/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/amy_steve1.jpgAmy_Stevehttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wt_morning.jpgWT_Morninghttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/amy_steve_wt.jpgAmy_Steve_WThttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/amy_steve.jpgAmy_Steve2013-01-05T16:19:20+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/12/27/the-cult-of-crossfit/2012-12-27T15:46:38+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/12/17/motivation-monday-the-happy-heart-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/oec.jpgOECThis year's OEC students assess and treat "patients" at Liberty. 2012-12-20T19:11:43+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/12/14/area-woman-realizes-self-massage-with-tennis-ball-is-the-best-thing-ever/2012-12-14T17:31:31+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/12/12/best-backcountry-cabins/2012-12-12T20:16:58+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/12/10/surf-n-santa-10-miler-mission-accomplished/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/image.jpgimagePosing with friends pre-race. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/photo4.jpgphoto4I stopped to pose for a picture when I saw Steve on the course. SO happy. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/photo3.jpgphoto3I was hurtin' toward the end of the race. But I was still smiling, and my homemade Grinch legwarmers still rocked!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/surfnsanta.jpgSurfNSantaPosing with friends post-race.2012-12-11T23:17:24+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/12/07/surf-n-santa-10-miler-how-a-holiday-coping-worksheet-from-hospice-guided-my-race-plan/2012-12-08T01:40:46+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/11/30/why-women-cant-do-pull-ups/2012-12-11T21:30:06+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/11/26/first-ski-day-of-the-year-a-new-thanksgiving-tradition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/amystevelauren.jpgAmySteveLauren2012-11-27T13:38:19+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/11/21/mostly-wordless-wednesday-surf-n-santa-10-miler-costume-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/box1.jpgBOXhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/box.jpgBOXhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/images_2011runners2.jpgimages_2011runners2https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/reindeer.jpgreindeer2012-11-21T14:10:44+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/11/14/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-new-jersey-marathon-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/13_njmar_hursan_1109_email.jpg13_NJMar_HurSan_1109_Email2012-11-14T13:24:00+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/11/09/pretty-faces-the-raddest-ski-movie-ever-hits-theaters-next-fall/2012-11-09T17:38:49+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/11/07/not-really-wordless-wednesday-another-love-letter-to-monmouth-county/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dad_ocean.jpgDad_Oceanhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/amy_dad_beach.jpgAmy_dad_beachhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/amy_dad_nyc.jpgAmy_Dad_NYChttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/amy_dad_boat.jpgAmy_Dad_boathttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/amy_dad_rollerblades.jpgAmy_Dad_rollerblades2012-11-07T15:02:52+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/11/05/motivation-monday-the-looking-forward-edition-2/2012-11-05T20:59:04+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/11/02/hurricane-sandy-aftermath-a-love-letter-to-monmouth-county/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/donovans.jpgDonovansWhat's left of Donovan's, the bar where I had my first legal drink. Photo courtesy of Daniel Ekdahl at http://daninseabright.tumblr.com. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/chapel_pool.jpgChapel_PoolThe pool at Chapel Beach Club, where I attended my first-ever swim practice. Photo courtesy of Daniel Ekdahl at http://daninseabright.tumblr.com. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sea_bright.jpgSea_BrightDowntown Sea Bright. Photo courtesy of Daniel Ekdahl at http://daninseabright.tumblr.com. 2012-11-05T23:16:01+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/10/31/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-hurricane-and-half-marathon-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo2.jpgphotohttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/amy_storm.jpgAmy_Stormhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/surfinsanta.pngSurfinSanta2012-10-31T15:54:27+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/10/29/race-report-blue-moon-wicked-10k/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/chilibeer.jpgchilibeerhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hooters.jpghootershttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hamster1-e1351521386384.jpghamsterhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hamster.jpghamsterhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/teletubbies.jpgteletubbies2013-02-10T19:26:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/10/26/blue-moon-wicked-10k-visualizing-success/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/costumes2.jpgCostumes2Photo courtesy of the Blue Moon Wicked 10K. 2012-10-27T02:15:53+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/10/24/eight-tips-to-avoid-runners-stomach/2012-10-25T19:18:24+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/10/22/motivation-monday-the-adapt-and-overcome-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo1.jpgphoto2012-10-25T12:30:13+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/10/17/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-doyle-river-cabin-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5231.jpgIMG_5231https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5211.jpgIMG_5211Doyles River Cabin in Shenandoah National Park is one of many backcountry cabins we've stayed in. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5195.jpgIMG_51952012-10-17T20:01:04+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/10/15/motivation-monday-the-motivational-quotes-for-injured-athletes-edition/2012-10-16T19:12:36+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/10/10/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-finishing-kick-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5166.jpgIMG_5166We're going to make it after all! Race photos are funny, aren't they? https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5160.jpgIMG_5160Oh, right: I'm looking at the guy who was actually jogging on the beach THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE FINISH CHUTE. He looks like he's going considerably faster than me. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5158.jpgIMG_5158La ti da ... just out for a nice jog on the beach. What am I looking at over to the side?https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5148.jpgIMG_5148I'm grinning like I'm winning the Olympics, while barely moving forward.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5143.jpgIMG_5143This is really getting a little bit ridiculous ...https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5139.jpgIMG_5139Still coming ... this poor woman is looking at me, thinking: "If you're going to pass me, pass me already!"https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5137.jpgIMG_5137https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_51311.jpgIMG_5131Running fast and strong as I come out of the water.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5131.jpgIMG_5131Running fast and strong as I come out of the water. 2012-10-17T00:09:55+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/10/08/race-report-daiquiri-deck-tropical-splash-open-water-swim/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0831.jpgIMG_0831https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5181.jpgIMG_5181https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5165.jpgIMG_5165https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5161.jpgIMG_5161https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5050.jpgIMG_5050https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5012.jpgIMG_5012https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_4976.jpgIMG_4976https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_4995.jpgIMG_4995The sun set on my swim season last weekend. 2012-10-09T14:05:41+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/10/05/the-hays-in-the-barn/2012-10-05T20:39:17+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/10/03/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-amended-half-marathon-training-plan-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo24.jpgphoto(24)2012-10-03T14:17:30+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/10/01/motivation-monday-the-race-week-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/images_beerglasses.jpgimages_beerglassesWill the promise of a medal, a long-sleeve T-shirt and one of these beer glasses motivate me to finish? Yup. 2012-10-02T16:22:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/09/28/runner-friendly-recipe-black-bean-hummus-and-slashing-my-grocery-bill/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4955.jpgIMG_4955https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4958.jpgIMG_49582012-10-01T14:02:30+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/05/16/workout-of-the-week-a-runner-girl-tries-crossfit/2012-09-27T00:38:11+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/09/26/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-ski-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_49611.jpgIMG_4961https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4961-e1348607864630.jpgIMG_49612012-09-26T18:03:52+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/09/24/motivation-monday-the-good-health-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/flu_food.jpgFLU_FOODIt's been fab eating bland, stomach-flu friendly foods for the past week. Still, I'm looking forward to eating big-girl food again soon. 2012-09-24T13:50:26+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/09/18/lowering-expectations-part-deux/2012-09-20T18:11:58+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/08/27/motivation-monday-the-bs-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/images.jpgimages2012-09-11T18:02:02+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/09/10/motivation-monday-the-autumn-weather-edition/2012-09-12T22:41:57+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/09/07/quote-of-the-day-unbreakable/2012-09-10T22:15:01+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/04/race-review-daiquiri-deck-tropical-splash-open-water-5k-swim/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_4729.jpgIMG_4729Me and my loyal, generous "support crew," otherwise known as Steve and my parents. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_47311.jpgIMG_4731The super-cool post-race party.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_4732.jpgIMG_4732Me posing geekily with my age-group award. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_4724.jpgIMG_4724Finishing the Daiquiri Deck Tropical Splash last year. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_4719.jpgIMG_4719The race was well-organized and fun from the start ...https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_4731.jpgIMG_4731https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_4704.jpgIMG_4704Can you imagine a prettier place for an open-water swim?https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_4710.jpgIMG_4710Gorgeous powdered-sugar sand meets clear turquoise water at Siesta Key.2012-09-05T22:11:31+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/09/05/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-philly-half-training-plan-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0999.jpgIMG_0999My Philadelphia Half Marathon training plan, which I'm already a week into. 2012-09-07T13:56:03+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/09/03/looking-for-the-best-backcountry-cabins/2020-07-05T22:44:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/08/29/mostly-wordless-wednesday-wyoming-dreaming/2012-08-31T22:04:11+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/08/22/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-retail-therapy-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_4954.jpgIMG_49542012-08-22T19:15:33+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/08/20/motivation-monday-the-balance-edition/2012-08-21T21:17:33+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/08/15/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-large-scale-situation-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tina-fey.jpgTina FeySource unknown. 2012-08-15T16:02:30+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/08/13/motivation-monday-women-at-the-olympics/2012-08-15T22:52:45+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/08/10/runner-friendly-recipe-panzanella-with-lick-the-bowl-good-champagne-vinaigrette/2012-08-17T14:07:53+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/08/01/mostly-wordless-wednesday-how-i-spend-my-free-time-these-days/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/wild_half1-e1343772456374.jpgWild_halfMy highly structured Plan B half-marathon training schedule. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/wild_half.jpgWild_half2012-08-01T14:19:18+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/07/13/running-from-deployment/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/amysteve.jpgamysteveA homecoming from a previous deployment. 2012-07-25T20:52:40+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/07/11/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-transition-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_08361-e1341838534113.jpgIMG_0836https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_0836.jpgIMG_08362012-07-13T02:54:22+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/07/06/run-swim-run-training-week-4-the-speed-workout-in-a-sauna-edition/2012-07-06T13:56:40+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/07/02/motivation-monday-the-health-nut-edition/2012-07-04T19:47:19+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/06/29/week-no-3-of-run-swim-run-training-when-life-gets-in-the-way/2012-06-29T16:53:30+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/06/27/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-flash-flood-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/flood1.jpgFloodhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/flood.jpgFloodThis shows the parking lot at the time the tow truck picked up me and the car—a few hours after the incident. 2012-06-27T16:52:10+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/06/25/revolution-yoga-draws-cyclists-for-a-double-workout/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-6-20-revyoga-01.jpeg2012-6-20-RevYoga-01Instructor Gabriella Boston teaches an hour-and-a-half class at Results the Gym in Capitol Hill that combines indoor cycling and yoga into one workout. Photograph by David Johnson.2012-07-09T14:23:49+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/06/22/the-abt-workout-week-no-2-of-run-swim-run-training/2012-06-22T18:43:28+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/06/20/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-blueberry-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0801.jpgIMG_08012012-06-23T00:50:45+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/06/18/motivation-monday-the-ambassador-edition/2012-06-21T14:43:15+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/06/15/fitting-it-in-run-swim-runhalf-marathon-training-week-no-1/2012-06-15T14:58:24+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/06/11/motivation-monday-the-bay-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0787.jpgIMG_0787The Chesapeake Bay at Sandy Point State Park, as it appeared on Sunday. 2012-06-15T14:56:13+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/06/08/i-swam-and-it-hurt/2012-06-08T21:20:22+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/06/06/yoga-for-runners-and-cyclists/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-6-6-circleyoga-01.jpg2012-6-6-CircleYoga-01Circle Yoga's yoga class for runners and cyclists focuses on stretches and poses that allow athletes to be aware of possible injury-prone muscles and joints. Photographs courtesy of Circle Yoga.2012-06-06T18:35:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/06/04/motivation-monday-the-training-plan-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_07721-e1338812056612.jpgIMG_0772My training log for the week of November 2011, when ski season started. Hard to imagine why my long runs have been inconsistent ...https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0772.jpgIMG_0772My training log for the week of November 2011, when ski season started. Hard to imagine why my long runs have been inconsistent ...https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0770-e1338811836256.jpgIMG_0770My training log for the week of the Capitol Hill 10K in 2010. 2012-06-06T21:22:57+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/06/01/fun-fact-friday-born-to-run-coachs-perspective-on-barefoot-running/2012-06-02T09:40:11+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/05/28/wordless-wednesday-my-great-big-pool/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_0766.jpgIMG_07662012-08-06T11:23:06+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/05/25/my-capitol-hill-classic-10k-race-review/2012-05-25T18:04:44+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/05/23/wordless-wednesday-capitol-hill-classic-10k-post-race-reward/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_0744.jpgIMG_0744https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_0743.jpgIMG_07432012-05-23T18:36:57+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/05/21/motivation-monday-the-as-i-began-to-love-myself-edition/2012-05-23T18:53:28+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/05/18/race-plan-capitol-hill-classic-10k/2012-05-18T21:28:08+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/05/11/the-power-of-running/2012-05-12T15:08:31+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/05/09/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-capitol-hill-classic-10k-registration-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/picture-2.pngPicture 22012-05-12T15:05:36+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/05/03/motivation-monday-the-silent-cheerleaders-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/foramy.jpgforamyThis was taken at my wedding, where he wore the same smile he'd greet me with after one of my childhood swim meets. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ed_beach.jpgEd_Beachhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_4729.jpgIMG_4729https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pie.jpgPIEhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pb-e1336247376622.jpgPB2012-05-09T13:55:52+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/05/04/back-in-the-pool-yet-again/2012-05-05T20:29:32+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/05/02/wordless-wednesday-back-in-the-pool/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/swim.jpgSwim2012-05-02T19:31:06+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/04/30/motivation-monday-the-progress-edition-3/2012-04-30T19:04:47+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/04/27/trx-my-new-workout-obsession/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/trx2.jpgTRX2This guy has made the row more difficult with an insane angle. Photo credit: TRX. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/trx.jpgtrxTRX plank, courtesy of TRX. 2012-04-27T19:20:16+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/04/25/workout-move-of-the-week-the-wobbly-push-up/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-b_0.jpg4-B_0Photo credit: SHAPE magazine. 2012-04-28T13:02:07+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/04/23/motivation-monday-the-one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0451.jpgIMG_0451https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/photo.jpgphoto2012-04-23T16:50:41+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/04/20/i-tried-first-virginia-beach-hill-workout/2012-04-20T14:44:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/04/18/home/2012-04-20T13:10:35+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/04/11/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-inspiration-board-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/inspiration_board1-e1334152336528.jpgInspiration_boardMy current inspiration board: Full of opportunity. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/inspiration_board.jpgInspiration_boardMy current inspiration board: full of opportunity. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/doubtyourlimits.jpgdoubtyourlimitsMy inspiration board, circa 2009. 2012-04-11T13:55:10+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/04/09/motivation-monday-the-krav-maga-edition/2012-04-10T16:51:23+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/04/06/race-calendar-2012-a-wish-list/2012-04-06T21:09:35+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/04/04/the-challenge-of-the-group-run-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/2012-04-04T14:14:45+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/04/02/motivation-monday-the-registration-edition/2012-04-06T15:01:01+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/03/30/preview-a-runner-girl-tries-krav-maga/2012-04-06T14:42:49+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/03/28/a-new-running-group/2012-03-28T15:53:12+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/03/26/a-return-to-routine/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/osmanthus-trail.jpgosmanthus-trailThe Osmanthus Trail, where we did part of our run yesterday.2012-03-28T14:21:17+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/03/21/somewhat-wordless-wednesday-the-memorial-ski-tour-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/2012-03-19-205105_101.jpg2012-03-19 205105_10https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/2012-03-19-205105_10.jpg2012-03-19 205105_10https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_4750.jpgIMG_4750https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0688.jpgIMG_0688https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0685.jpgIMG_0685https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0679.jpgIMG_0679https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_4764.jpgIMG_4764https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_4770.jpgIMG_4770https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_4752.jpgIMG_4752https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0703.jpgIMG_07032012-03-22T17:43:57+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/03/12/the-ed-reinink-memorial-ski-trip-2/2012-03-30T14:55:39+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/02/29/vacation-time-5/2012-03-08T17:01:50+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/02/27/motivation-monday-the-ego-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1234633171_pic3.jpg1234633171_pic3I swear this run looks steeper when you're on it. PHOTO CREDIT: DCski.com.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/45ecd86253f82.jpg45ecd86253f82This sign wasn't exaggerating. 2012-02-27T17:41:56+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/02/24/motivotional-quote-for-injured-athletes-i-dont-care-how-long-it-takes/2012-02-24T19:37:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/02/22/the-last-day/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_4717.jpgIMG_4717https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_4727.jpgIMG_4727https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0622.jpgIMG_0622https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0629.jpgIMG_0629https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0626.jpgIMG_0626https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0637.jpgIMG_0637This is what it looks like when you live out of your car. 2012-02-22T19:14:23+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/02/17/race-report-100k-vertical-challenge-at-whitetail/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0619.jpgIMG_0619https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_06171.jpgIMG_0617Still smiling at the halfway point of the First Annual 100K Vertical Challenge at Whitetail Resort. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_06071.jpgIMG_0607Posing with our ski-patrol friend, Chuck, a former Marine who participated in last year's event.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0603.jpgIMG_0603Pre-race meeting. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0607.jpgIMG_0607https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0599.jpgIMG_0599Giddily posing for a pre-race photo. 2012-02-21T17:53:52+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/02/14/wordless-wednesday-the-100k-vertical-challenge-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0617.jpgIMG_06172012-02-15T19:28:04+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/02/12/aaand-were-off-100k-vertical-challenge-to-benefit-two-top-adaptive-sports-foundation/2012-02-13T18:14:26+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/02/10/prepping-for-the-100k-vertical-challenge-to-benefit-two-top-adaptive-sports-foundation/2012-02-10T19:33:29+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/02/08/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-sled-through-the-bumps-edition/2012-02-08T15:08:04+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/02/03/100k-vertical-challenge-skiing-100k-in-a-single-day-to-benefit-wounded-warriors/2012-02-13T15:57:01+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/02/06/motivation-monday-the-red-coat-edition-part-ii/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0561.jpgIMG_0561My awesome new vest. Yes, I am holding an ice axe (which is another story for another day). https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_05431.jpgIMG_0543Shiny new jacket.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0545.jpgIMG_0545Low-angle rescue training on Saturday at Whitetail. 2012-02-10T18:34:15+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/02/05/motivation-monday-the-red-coat-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0543.jpgIMG_05432012-02-06T19:22:36+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/01/30/motivation-monday-the-failure-isnt-fatal-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0541.jpgIMG_0541Grinning like an idiot after finishing my last run. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0522.jpgIMG_0522https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0530.jpgIMG_0530My first day working with sleds was actually much easier than I expected. 2012-01-30T14:49:30+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/01/27/the-art-of-skiing-in-the-rain/2012-01-27T19:16:13+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/01/25/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-rave-run-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_04511.jpgIMG_0451https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0453.jpgIMG_0453https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0451.jpgIMG_0451The view on my favorite Virginia Beach run. 2012-01-29T11:40:00+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/01/23/motivation-monday-the-emptying-the-dishwasher-edition/2012-01-25T16:16:23+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/01/20/post-ski-reward-krumpes/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/photo151-e1327097772985.jpgphoto(15)https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/photo15.jpgphoto(15)A plate of Krumpe's doughnuts: My attempt to win back brownie points. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/krumpes1-e1327097308951.jpgKrumpeshttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/krumpes.jpgKrumpes2012-01-25T13:30:25+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/01/18/2012-a-ski-odyssey/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0497.jpgIMG_0497Once I accepted that there would be dark spots, everything seemed much brighter. 2012-01-19T17:34:21+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/01/12/photo-friday-the-opening-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0457.jpgIMG_04572012-01-13T21:32:19+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/01/09/motivation-monday-the-making-like-a-nike-ad-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/wsptraining.jpgWSPTrainingMy snowplowing buddies. I wonder if they're as sore as I am?https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0452.jpgIMG_0452Does posting this photo from my last run on the beach count as bragging?https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/trails.jpgTrailsWhitetail opened a few of its intermediate slopes last week—hooray! PHOTO CREDIT: Whitetail Resort webcam. 2012-01-10T19:08:59+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/01/06/out-with-the-old/2012-01-09T16:33:32+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2012/01/04/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-opening-day-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/velvet.jpgVelvetPhoto credit: Whitetail Resort webcam. 2012-01-06T12:45:03+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/12/19/motivation-monday-the-getting-it-done-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0353.jpgIMG_0353We woke at a B&B near Seven Springs ski resort to find our car, and the world, covered with white stuff. Score!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0354.jpgIMG_0354We're smiling because there's snow, actual snow, falling!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/405364_10150529898815071_38120545070_11127148_1305705493_n.jpg405364_10150529898815071_38120545070_11127148_1305705493_nPhoto credit: Whitetail Resort. 2012-01-04T18:59:51+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/12/16/are-you-there-quad-its-me-amy/2011-12-19T15:31:06+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/12/14/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-one-track-mind-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sidewinder.jpgSidewinderPhoto credit: Whitetail Resort.2011-12-14T22:32:38+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/12/12/motivation-monday-the-think-snow-edition-2/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/whitetailsnow.jpgWhitetailSnow2011-12-14T14:06:35+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/12/09/treadmill-speed-workout-minute-by-minute/2011-12-12T21:49:24+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/12/05/hot-chocolate-15k-i-didnt-crash-and-burn-though-the-race-itself-did/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0323.jpgIMG_03232011-12-06T23:45:29+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/12/02/dc-hot-chocolate-15k-all-over-but-the-running/2011-12-02T16:29:07+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/11/30/dc-hot-chocolate-15k-new-goals/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/riverrunsponge.jpgRiverRunSpongePhoto credit: Florida Times-Union. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2011_hc-dc_15k-elevation-map1.png2011_HC-DC_15k-Elevation-Map1https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_20641.jpgIMG_2064Whee! Look at me, not running!2011-12-04T04:41:55+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/11/28/race-report-montgomery-county-road-runners-turkey-burnoff-5-miler/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/smile.jpgSmileMoments later, we are still cursing the hills, but talking about doing the 10-mile race next year. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/thumbsdown.jpgThumbsDownFeeling better enough to rate the hills with Katie. We rate the hills a big, fat thumbs-down. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/amyfinishvomit.jpgAmyFinishVomitI was going for "victorious" here. I was also feeling nauseous, which is the dominating force here. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/amyfinishsmile.jpgAmyFinishSmileHeeey, look! It's my friends! And they have a camera! https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/amyfinish2.jpgAmyFinish2I think I'm working on stopping my watch. In retrospect, the first thing that pops into my mind is: Is this woman having a heart attack? https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/amyfinish11.jpgAmyFinish1I feel tired just *looking* at myself in this picture. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/amyfinish1.jpgAmyFinish1I look existentially exhausted here, like I just want to sit down. 2011-11-28T20:15:46+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/11/24/wordless-wednesday-the-pre-thanksgiving-ski-day-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2080.jpgIMG_2080https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2053.jpgIMG_2053https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2050.jpgIMG_2050I'm smiling because I'm skiing before Thanksgiving. Whee! November 2011. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_0234.jpgIMG_02342011-11-28T02:41:01+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/11/21/motivation-monday-the-getting-out-there-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2064.jpgIMG_2064https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2078.jpgIMG_20782011-11-21T17:11:26+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/11/11/workout-of-the-week-250-bosu-squats/2011-11-11T17:53:06+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/11/10/npr-tell-me-more-interview-live-online/2011-11-30T18:25:18+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/11/08/npr-tell-me-more-interview/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_0199.jpgIMG_0199Me and student-entrepreneur James Li, who, at 20, is totally more articulate than I am. 2011-11-10T21:38:23+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/11/09/runner-friendly-recipe-pumpkin-or-winter-squash-soup/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4552.jpgIMG_4552https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4554.jpgIMG_4554https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4496.jpgIMG_4496https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_4555.jpgIMG_45552011-11-12T00:37:26+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/11/07/motivation-monday-the-self-compassion-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_0197.jpgIMG_0197Self-compassion helped me appreciate how lucky I was to run by this.2011-11-08T21:28:42+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/11/04/back-in-the-group-run-groove/2011-11-08T18:51:17+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/11/02/another-success/2011-11-04T20:19:53+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/06/14/motivation-monday-the-hardware-edition-and-clifton-caboose-5k-race-review/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3599.jpgIMG_3599Post-race party at the big red barn.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3600.jpgIMG_3600Biggest surprise of the night: hearing my name called during the awards ceremony for winning the 30-39 women's age group! Hard to feel too bad about running 24 minutes and change when someone gives you a medal!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3594.jpgIMG_3594Big vats of fruit=heaven after a hilly race on a steamy night!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3595.jpgIMG_3595Posing with Gary Anderson post-race. 2011-11-02T00:01:29+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/10/31/race-report-marine-corps-marathon-10k/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/photo13-e1320085674552.jpgphoto(13)https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/photo12-e1320076397207.jpgphoto(12)Shaky iPhone photo does not show exhaustion at actual size. 2011-11-03T01:58:39+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/10/28/marine-corps-marathon-10k-goals/2011-10-31T14:59:46+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/10/26/marine-corps-marathon-10k-playlist/2011-10-26T21:26:01+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/10/24/motivation-monday-another-marine-corps-marathon-edition/2011-10-24T14:18:14+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/10/19/stuff-i-love-right-now/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/hc-goodie-bag-smaller-265x300.pnghc-goodie-bag-smaller-265x300I paid for my jacket, and I'm going to run the race so I can wear it, gosh darnit. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/front_4oz_single-white_bkgd_large2.jpgFront_4oz_Single-White_Bkgd_largehttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4453.jpgIMG_4453https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/front_4oz_single-white_bkgd_large1.jpgFront_4oz_Single-White_Bkgd_largehttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4459.jpgIMG_4459https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/front_4oz_single-white_bkgd_large.jpgFront_4oz_Single-White_Bkgd_large2011-10-19T15:22:37+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/10/17/motivation-monday-the-autumn-in-d-c-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4423.jpgIMG_4423Running through fall leaves = all the fun of jumping in a pile of just-raked leaves, without the raking.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4441.jpgIMG_4441Feeling tired or bored mid-run? Look up at the bursts of color lining your path. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4445.jpgIMG_4445I want to go run on this *right now.*2011-10-18T12:07:22+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/10/14/bethesda-magazines-since-you-asked-a-plea-for-questions-about-lower-montgomery-county/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/c9ea78aaa733aa53025544bc84b8e496.jpegc9ea78aaa733aa53025544bc84b8e496The Capital Crescent Trail, which has a fascinating history. Photo credit: Bethesda Magazine. 2011-10-14T17:40:21+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/10/12/mostly-wordless-wednesday-pine-barrens-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4400.jpgIMG_4400The Pine Barrens: Named as such for a reason. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4395.jpgIMG_4395And even more grateful to reach our stopping point at Apple Pie Hill, where an old radio tower let us see for miles and miles. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4371.jpgIMG_4371We were awfully grateful to get to our camp that night. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4388.jpgIMG_4388We got occasional views of the Batsto River. We were grateful for these views. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4390.jpgIMG_4390We thought the pancake-flat trail would be easy. Six hours of this view, and hiking through deep sand, is not easy. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_4336.jpgIMG_4336We headed into the woods on a beautiful fall day. 2011-10-14T19:50:41+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/10/10/motivation-monday-the-imperfectionist-edition/2011-10-11T03:49:49+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/10/07/and-it-begins-again-great-chesapeake-bay-swim/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_3394.jpgIMG_33942011-10-10T15:52:42+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/09/28/wordless-wednesday-the-daiquiri-deck-tropical-splash-5k-swim-edition/2011-09-30T15:39:58+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/09/26/runner-friendly-recipe-spicy-red-pepper-hummus-subhed-i-went-to-columbus-and-all-i-got-was-this-lousy-hummus-recipe/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_0104.jpgIMG_0104CU's loss was not a result of our willingness to show our school colors in enemy territory. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_0112.jpgIMG_0112My breakfast burrito had sweet potatoes in it!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_0110.jpgIMG_0110I'm smiling because I know how to make that at home. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_0108.jpgIMG_01082011-09-27T15:19:38+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/09/21/workout-of-the-week-stand-up-paddling/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/stand-up-paddle-270-7.jpgstand-up-paddle-270-7Photo courtesy of Potomac Paddlesports. This shows Buck at his best. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/j-aniston-sup.jpgJ-Aniston-SUPhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/wkcover20009_1305134460.jpgWKcover20009_1305134460Photo credit: The Washington Post. My friend Buck is the one wearing the cool hat. 2011-09-22T17:52:01+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/09/19/motivation-monday-the-woodberry-kitchen-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/amylex.jpgAmyLexSee the wood stacked in the background? It's for a wood-burning oven. I also love the visible rows of canned veggies.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/amyeggs1.jpgAmyEggsWhy was this the first time I ate squash for breakfast? Delicious with eggs!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lexfrenchtoast.jpgLexFrenchToastLex's brunch. I'm definitely motivated to make plum compote at home—yum!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/amyeggs.jpgAmyEggshttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/yogurtlatte1.jpgYogurtLatteYou could really taste the maple in the latte. And that honey! (!!)https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lex1.jpgLexHow cute is my brunch date?https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/yogurtlatte.jpgYogurtLattehttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lex.jpgLex2011-09-20T20:09:36+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/09/16/cramming-for-race-day/2011-09-19T13:17:25+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/09/14/mostly-wordless-wednesday-ringling-beach-house-siesta-key/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/f411e2a4f471e3a8854167a2f5c936c67bde9dad.jpgf411e2a4f471e3a8854167a2f5c936c67bde9dad2011-09-17T18:37:03+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/09/12/motivation-monday-the-self-knowledge-edition/2011-09-14T16:12:37+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/09/09/quote-for-a-busy-rainy-friday/2011-09-09T14:12:14+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/09/07/mostly-wordless-wednesday-jones-mountain-cabin-2/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_4237.jpgIMG_4237https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_4240.jpgIMG_4240https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_4232.jpgIMG_4232https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/jones3.jpgjones32011-09-07T15:14:20+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/09/02/faking-it/2011-09-06T15:28:23+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/08/31/one-step-forward/2011-08-31T18:00:43+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/08/29/motivation-monday-the-one-good-run-edition/2011-08-31T12:53:15+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/08/26/disordered-eating-among-women-athletes-take-two/2011-08-29T19:20:50+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/08/22/disordered-eating-among-women-runners/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/unnamed.jpgunnamed2011-08-25T20:43:20+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/08/19/what-a-story-about-what-a-cow-taught-me-about-running-taught-me-about-running/2011-08-20T21:23:33+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/08/17/goals-and-adventures-fall-and-winter-2011-2012/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_4719.jpgIMG_4719The start of last year's Daiquiri Deck Tropical Splash 5K swim.2011-08-21T23:35:44+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/08/15/race-report-luray-international-triathlon/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_40601.jpgIMG_4060https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/amystartluray.jpgAmyStartLurayhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bodymarkluray.jpgBodymarkLurayhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_4105.jpgIMG_4105https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_4077.jpgIMG_4077https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_4086.jpgIMG_4086https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_4060.jpgIMG_4060https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_4064.jpgIMG_40642011-08-15T19:49:40+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/08/12/ready-for-the-luray-international-triathlon-relay/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/30512_399725667475_173548262475_4503903_4472144_n.jpg30512_399725667475_173548262475_4503903_4472144_nThe site of my workout tomorrow morning, which explains why I'm feeling so mellow. 2011-08-15T12:42:41+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/08/10/twitter-policy-as-told-through-the-now-defunct-dcrunnergrrl/2011-08-11T04:56:28+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/08/08/motivation-monday-60/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/flsky.jpgFLSkyMy iPhone photo doesn't do justice to the Florida sunrise I saw at the pool this morning—but it gives you an idea. 2011-08-08T23:00:27+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/07/28/last-big-workout-for-the-luray-international-triathlon-swim-leg/2011-08-04T12:19:51+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/07/27/wordless-wednesday-the-blueberry-monster/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_4039.jpgIMG_4039Sometimes, I want a pint of blueberries. Other times, I want a brownie. I'm trying to respect myself and my body in both scenarios. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_4029.jpgIMG_4029https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_4046.jpgIMG_4046My go-to pre-race breakfast. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_4045.jpgIMG_4045https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_4042.jpgIMG_40422011-07-29T20:09:51+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/07/25/motivation-monday-the-tony-horton-edition/2011-07-26T17:41:00+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/07/22/the-plan-swim-leg-luray-international-triathlon/2011-07-28T13:29:59+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/07/20/wordless-wednesday-lake-arrowhead-luray-international-triathlon/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/10august14lurayintjr-80.jpg10August14LurayIntJR-80https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/august_15_2009lurayintl00791.jpgAugust_15,_2009LurayINTL0079https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/august_15_2009lurayintl0079.jpgAugust_15,_2009LurayINTL0079https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/august_15_2009lurayintl0058.jpgaugust_15_2009lurayintl0058The only race on my calendar involves me jumping into this. Don't be jealous!2011-07-20T19:13:19+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/07/18/motivation-monday-the-rockville-rotary-twilight-8k-edition/2011-07-18T21:22:16+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/07/15/faith-not-fear-friday/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/vabeach.jpgVaBeach2011-07-25T11:47:51+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/07/13/killer-honey-badgers-take-luray-for-the-luray-international-triathlon/2011-08-08T15:31:56+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/07/11/motivation-monday-milestones/2011-07-12T14:57:43+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/07/08/oops-i-did-it-again/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/amyfinishbb10.jpgAmyFinishBB10At the Bolder Boulder finish line, I thought: Never again will I run a race on so little training. Heh, heh, heh. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_38702.jpgIMG_3870Skiing on the Fourth of July: super-duper awesome, but also not running. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_3564.jpgIMG_3564Backpacking: Not running. 2011-07-08T17:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/06/29/do-the-thing-you-think-you-cannot-do/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/arapahoe-basin.jpgarapahoe-basinI may be skiing here, at Arapahoe Basin, on the Fourth of July. Seriously. 2011-07-06T16:39:17+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/06/27/motivation-monday-create-your-own-adventure-run/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3555.jpgIMG_3555This was actually really hard work!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3564.jpgIMG_3564Pictured: Me, and gentle rolling hills in the Cranberry Wilderness Area of the Monongahela National Forest. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3548.jpgIMG_3548Spruce forest in the Cranberry Wilderness Area of the Monongahela National Forest. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3530.jpgIMG_3530This photo is kind of out of focus, but you get the idea. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3556.jpgIMG_3556Falling-apart footbridge in the Monongahela National Forest. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3514.jpgIMG_3514Brilliant-green ferns brushed our ankles throughout our trip through the Cranberry Wilderness Area of the Monongahela National Forest. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3619.jpgIMG_3619We didn't stomp through this particular bit of soil/peat, as it was within a protected area. But it gives you an idea of the conditions.2011-06-27T20:36:50+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/06/24/into-the-woods-2/2011-06-24T17:47:05+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/06/22/runner-friendly-recipe-crisp-rosemary-whole-wheat-flatbread/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_34241.jpgIMG_3424https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3420.jpgIMG_3420https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3411.jpgIMG_3411https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3424.jpgIMG_34242011-06-22T19:51:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/06/20/motivation-monday-the-advance-planning-edition/2011-06-21T18:57:37+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/06/17/great-chesapeake-bay-swim-lessons-learned/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bay_start.jpgBay_startI'm glad this moment wasn't my first in the open water this year. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bridge.jpgBridgeSwimming across this bay once wasn't enough, apparently. 2012-03-07T20:47:36+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/06/16/wordless-wednesday-great-chesapeake-bay-swim-finish-line-photo/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/amy_bay_finish.jpgAmy_Bay_FinishFinishing the Great Chesapeake Bay Bridge Swim this year. And yet, I'm still anxious to do the swim again next year. 2011-06-20T21:47:36+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/06/14/race-report-2011-great-chesapeake-bay-swim/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cbs13jun108.jpgcbs13jun108Photo courtesy of RobAquatics.com.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3403.jpgIMG_3403https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3405.jpgIMG_3405https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3379.jpgIMG_3379https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/pict01121.jpgKONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/pict0099.jpgKONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_33581.jpgIMG_3358Taper crazies=homemade pita bread=delicious lunch. 2014-06-09T17:51:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/06/13/great-chesapeake-bay-swim-recap-photos/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/pict01621-e1307971303120.jpgKONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAPost-swim meal of crab bisque at Hemingway's. Post-race-meal photos are usually jokey and smiley. I look like I might weep in this one. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/pict0162.jpgKONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAPost-swim meal of crab bisque at Hemingway's. Post-race pics at Hemingway's are usually jokey and smiley. I look like I might weep in this one. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_33721-e1307971081348.jpgIMG_3372I swim ...https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3372.jpgIMG_3372Wesuited warrior!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3364.jpgIMG_3364Donna and I are smiling because we still believe that bit about the "gentle" tide. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/pict0112.jpgKONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERASteve assists with my wetsuit.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3358.jpgIMG_33582013-08-18T12:08:58+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/06/10/the-plan-great-chesapeake-bay-bridge-swim/2011-06-13T03:40:02+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/06/08/mostly-wordless-wednesday-just-keep-swimming-edition/2011-06-10T11:17:04+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/06/06/taper-time-for-the-great-chesapeake-bay-bridge-swim/2011-06-11T03:02:31+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/06/03/photo-friday-bolder-boulder-10k/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/photo21.jpgphoto(2)https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/photo2.jpgphoto(2)https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/amyfinish.jpgAmyFinishhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/amy3.jpgAmy3https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/amysmile.jpgAmySmile2011-06-03T20:42:04+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/05/31/scenes-from-the-bolder-boulder-10k/2011-06-02T17:45:03+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/05/27/may-by-the-numbers/2011-05-27T13:49:19+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/05/25/wordless-wednesday/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/6a00d83451b18a69e201156fb21a70970c-500wi.jpg6a00d83451b18a69e201156fb21a70970c-500wihttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cbs13jun1051.jpgcbs13jun105Photo courtesy of RobAquatics.com.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cbs13jun105.jpgcbs13jun105Photo courtesy of RobAquatics.com.2011-06-03T02:24:16+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/05/23/motivation-monday-the-bolder-boulder-edition/2011-05-23T13:42:44+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/05/11/bolder-boulder-10k-goals/2011-05-23T11:30:55+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/05/20/3100-meters-to-celebrate-31-years/2011-05-20T19:41:08+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/05/18/mostly-wordless-wednesday-the-titanium-knee-brace-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_32711.jpgIMG_3271Happy graduation day to my knee!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_3271.jpgIMG_32712011-05-19T16:20:46+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/05/16/motivation-monday-the-seven-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/230024_10150181349809947_587909946_7081923_2529930_n.jpg230024_10150181349809947_587909946_7081923_2529930_nhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_3267.jpgIMG_3267https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_3197.jpgIMG_31972011-05-17T19:33:52+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/05/13/chesapeake-bay-bridge-swim-roundup/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/mayorga2-013.jpgmayorga2-013Before the 1-miler in 2008. 2011-05-21T15:49:10+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/05/09/motivation-monday-the-miscellany-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cbs13jun106.jpgcbs13jun106Mid-race self portrait courtesy of Rob Dumouchel of RobAquatics.com.2011-05-09T18:00:39+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/05/06/photo-friday-silver-spring-earth-day-5k/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/222421_182551831794985_165649353485233_467148_7141798_n.jpg222421_182551831794985_165649353485233_467148_7141798_nhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110430_earth_day_5k_2196.jpg2011 Earth Day 5KHamming it up for the camera at the Earth Day 5K.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110430_earth_day_5k_2188.jpg20110430_Earth_Day_5K_2188https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110430_earth_day_5k_2185.jpg20110430_Earth_Day_5K_21852011-05-09T14:54:10+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/05/04/50k-in-may/2011-05-08T19:28:11+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/05/02/motivation-monday-the-other-peoples-marathons-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/pict0085.jpgpict0085https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/pict0073.jpgpict0073https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/pict0071.jpgpict0071https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/pict0070.jpgpict00702011-05-04T14:06:26+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/04/29/workout-of-the-week-the-long-swim/2011-05-02T13:45:42+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/04/27/goal-overload/2011-04-27T19:35:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/04/25/motivation-monday-the-reality-edition/2011-04-26T00:43:50+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/04/22/runner-friendly-recipes-flaxseed-squares-butternut-squash-burgers/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_5481.jpgIMG_5481https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_5478.jpgIMG_5478Lots of pureed butternut squash lives in my freezer. 2011-04-22T16:12:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/04/18/the-eaters-agreement/2011-05-03T15:09:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/04/15/wiped-2/2011-04-16T15:24:32+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/04/13/mostly-wordless-wednesday-my-open-water-swim-in-vero-beach/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_54861.jpgIMG_5486https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_5486.jpgIMG_5486I spent the past week in Florida, including a 24-hour mini-vacation in Vero Beach, where this was my swimming pool.2011-04-14T19:12:26+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/02/16/runner-friendly-recipe-roccos-fettuccine-alfredo/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_5251.jpgIMG_52512011-04-05T02:49:30+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/04/04/motivation-monday-the-first-long-swim-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_5477.jpgIMG_5477My local, in-season snack of the moment. 2011-04-05T18:20:42+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/04/01/great-chesapeake-bay-bridge-swim-training-for-4-4-miles/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_3524.jpgimg_3524Not that this water is rough ...2012-06-04T18:21:50+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/03/30/my-run-walking-comeback/2011-03-30T17:34:10+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/03/21/race-day/2011-03-28T14:57:44+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/03/28/motivation-monday-the-bionic-patroller-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/img_5405.jpgIMG_5405https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/img_5389.jpgIMG_5389Brownie cake with homemade buttercream frosting heals all wounds. 2011-03-31T19:16:03+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/03/25/new-playlist-dont-call-it-a-comeback/2011-03-28T14:36:35+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/03/23/goals/2011-03-31T17:30:20+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/03/18/mixing-it-up-run-walking-self-defense-and-d-c-fit-week/2011-03-21T13:43:28+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/03/16/first-run-back-after-an-acl-tear/2011-03-21T17:32:37+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/03/14/motivation-monday-the-pull-up-edition/2011-03-16T13:15:17+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/03/11/last-weekend-at-whitetail/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dscn0182.jpgDSCN0182https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dscn0229.jpgDSCN0229Pants-less group shot. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/189266_192003154164816_100000653996992_523349_8110901_n.jpg189266_192003154164816_100000653996992_523349_8110901_nLook at Steve go!2011-03-11T22:14:44+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/03/09/easy-black-bean-chili-with-butternut-squash/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/img_5300.jpgIMG_5300https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/img_5302.jpgIMG_5302Check out The Bitten Word's photo to see how appetizing this *actually* looks!2011-03-10T19:56:03+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/03/07/motivation-monday-swimmers-will/2011-03-08T18:28:46+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/03/04/runner-friendly-recipe-penne-with-cannellini-beans-and-spinach/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/img_5277.jpgIMG_52772011-03-04T22:32:00+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/02/28/motivation-monday-the-progress-edition/2011-03-02T18:18:33+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/02/25/genius-in-the-details/2011-02-25T20:05:01+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/02/23/humor-helps-my-favorite-snowboarder-jokes/2011-12-04T20:33:33+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/02/21/plateau/2011-02-24T14:45:26+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/02/18/what-are-you-a-marathon-runner/2011-02-20T05:57:53+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/02/04/physical-therapy-and-sports-assessment-center-heaven-for-injured-athletes/2011-02-18T16:07:44+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/02/14/gear-review-black-diamond-forearm-trainer/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_5225.jpgIMG_5225https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_5224-e1296052205906.jpgIMG_52242011-02-14T21:56:21+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/02/11/back-in-the-saddle-of-the-stationary-bike/2011-02-15T13:45:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/02/09/going-the-distance-the-injured-reserve-playlist/2011-02-11T14:57:28+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/02/07/what-i-think-about-when-i-think-about-swimming/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_4544.jpgIMG_4544https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_4724.jpgIMG_4724https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_3524.jpgIMG_3524https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_4515.jpgIMG_4515Olives nicely echoed the saltiness of the Mediterranean. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_4538.jpgIMG_4538https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_4470.jpgIMG_4470https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_4461.jpgIMG_44612011-02-09T15:36:51+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/02/02/return-of-the-physical-therapy-geek/2011-02-03T21:54:44+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/01/31/motivation-monday-the-self-care-edition/2011-02-01T03:15:15+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/01/24/accepting-reality-smurf-style/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_5221.jpgIMG_5221The Smurf bears our class mascot.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/155538_10150114434450729_650245728_7826845_2603090_n.jpg155538_10150114434450729_650245728_7826845_2603090_nMy ski-patrol candidate class, wearing the absurd blue jackets I'll be stuck in just a *little* bit longer than the rest. 2011-01-26T14:45:29+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/01/14/workout-tips-from-montgomery-countys-busiest/2011-01-14T17:05:47+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/01/07/word-on-the-slopes/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/4180461149_b413756acd.jpg4180461149_b413756acd2011-01-07T20:35:15+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/01/05/new-running-playlist-%e2%80%94-the-im-dreaming-im-skiing-edition/2011-02-10T03:09:40+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2011/01/03/how-to-make-your-new-years-fitness-resolutions-stick/2011-01-03T17:54:32+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/12/20/vacation-time-4/2010-12-20T19:38:13+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/12/17/the-30-minute-workout-treadmill-speed-workout-part-deux/2010-12-20T14:52:40+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/12/15/speed-workout-of-the-week-downward-ladder/2010-12-16T13:06:33+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/12/13/my-pre-ski-workout/2010-12-13T19:12:30+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/12/10/runner-friendly-recipe-butternut-squash-quesadilla/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/img_5008.jpgIMG_5008Yes, I ate a piece before photographing it. Don't judge. 2010-12-15T14:35:33+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/12/08/cold-weather-running-tips/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/img_5041.jpgIMG_5041https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/img_5042.jpgIMG_5042Imagine this abominable snowwoman with her face covered by a turtleneck. 2010-12-15T21:43:50+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/11/09/runner-friendly-recipe-turkey-chili/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_5041.jpgIMG_50412010-12-08T19:30:59+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/12/06/motivation-monday-tips-from-kara-gouchers-sports-psychologist/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/img_5033.jpgIMG_5033Note that the beer is in an Arapahoe Basin glass. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/img_5032.jpgIMG_50322011-02-11T19:56:26+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/12/03/runner-friendly-recipe-cauliflower-mac-n-cheese/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/img_5014.jpgIMG_50142010-12-03T21:52:57+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/12/01/how-to-salvage-a-rough-race/2010-12-02T20:23:15+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/11/29/race-review-alexandria-turkey-trot/2010-11-29T21:48:29+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/11/24/runner-friendly-recipes-homemade-hostess-cupcakes-thanksgiving-treats/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_5004.jpgIMG_5004Our OEC instructors tell us to "suck it up, cupcake" when we're being sissies.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_5006.jpgIMG_50062010-12-02T18:27:26+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/11/22/motivation-monday-the-person-i-am-on-the-mountain-edition/2010-11-23T15:03:14+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/11/19/runner-friendly-recipe-pumpkin-oatmeal/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_4965.jpgIMG_4965https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_4964.jpgIMG_4964https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_4963.jpgIMG_4963This big, beautiful butternut squash gave its life for my breakfast. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_4962.jpgIMG_4962Fall squash from my CSA. 2010-11-19T17:09:07+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/11/17/training-plan-chesapeake-bay-bridge-swim/2011-06-08T15:36:14+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/11/15/next-challenge-4-4-mile-chesapeake-bay-bridge-swim/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/bod-bay-bridge.jpgbod-bay-bridgeThis gorgeous A. Aubrey Burdine photo has hung on my motivation board all winter. 2010-11-16T16:33:01+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/11/08/motivation-monday-the-happy-place-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/blackhillpark1.jpgblackhillpark1https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_4530.jpgIMG_45302010-11-08T15:26:41+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/11/05/gear-review-arctic-ease-cryotherapy-wraps/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_48112-e1288964657145.jpgIMG_4811https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_4812.jpgIMG_4812https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_48111.jpgIMG_4811https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_4811.jpgIMG_48112010-11-08T16:31:25+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/11/03/runner-friendly-recipe-easy-focaccia-bread/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_4794.jpgIMG_4794Bake this to go with dinner one night, then use the leftovers for pre-run lunches all week.2010-11-04T00:42:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/11/01/marine-corps-10k/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_48071.jpgIMG_4807Posing with the "Udder Cream" cow at the finish festival before cheering for the marathoners. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_4807.jpgIMG_4807Posing with the "Udder Cream" cow at the Marine Corps 10K finish festival last year.2010-12-02T21:52:08+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/30/marine-corps-marathon-countdown-visualizing-miles-20-through-the-finish-2/2011-04-15T15:20:01+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/28/marine-corps-marathon-countdown-visualize-miles-11/2010-10-28T15:39:12+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/26/marine-corps-marathon-countdown-visualize-miles-1-5/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/800px-marinecorpsmarathon2006.jpg800px-marinecorpsmarathon2006Can't you just feel yourself running through the famous arches at the start?2010-10-26T20:08:23+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/18/motivation-monday-the-get-in-or-get-out-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/sugar-cookie-sleigh-ride2-med.jpg10664A_CelestialSeasBSugar Cookie tea tastes even better post-swim. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dpr_takomaaquaticslead.jpgdpr_TakomaAquaticsLeadI lingered on the side of Takoma Aquatic Center's pool yesterday.2010-10-20T14:34:59+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/20/gunning-for-a-bq/2010-10-20T18:59:33+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/11/motivation-monday-mixing-it-up/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/1273l.jpg1273lMarketing photo for the mosquito jacket I bought, and conveniently forgot to get photos of myself wearing. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_47851.jpgIMG_4785Insane ... but also correct. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_4785.jpgIMG_4785https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_4777.jpgIMG_4777https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_4756.jpgIMG_4756https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_4742.jpgIMG_47422010-10-13T17:07:24+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/13/4-4-mile-chesapeake-bay-bridge-swim-the-contemplation-phase/2010-10-14T13:29:48+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/08/workout-tool-the-pull-buoy/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/index.jpgindexMy trusty pull buoy.2010-10-13T17:26:59+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/06/fitness-tip-of-the-week-listen-to-the-whispers/2010-10-20T20:09:22+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/10/01/race-preview-daiquiri-deck-tropical-splash-open-water-5k-swim-in-sarasota-fla/2010-10-02T00:54:26+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/09/29/runner-friendly-recipe-butternut-squash-penne/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_47001.jpgIMG_4700See the butternut squash on the right side of this week's CSA offerings? It's not long for this world.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_4700.jpgIMG_4700See the butternut squash on the right side of this week's CSA offerings? It's not long for this world.2010-10-01T01:15:28+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/09/27/ragnar-d-c-post-race-recap-lessons-learned/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/ragnarfun.jpgRagnarFunTeam cheer after crossing the finish line. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/ragnarhill1.jpgRagnarHillMy teammates greeted me with water and cheers at the top of the aforementioned hill.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/ragnarbeauty.jpgRagnarBeautyOverlook courtesy of my trail run up an 800-foot hill in Green Ridge State Forest.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/ragnarhill.jpgRagnarHillFinishing a trail run up an 800-foot hill in Green Ridge State Forest.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_4679.jpgIMG_4679Our trusty rental van.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/ragnarmeals.jpgRagnarMealsSpaghetti dinner at Clear Spring High School. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_46111.jpgIMG_4611I brought this stuff. I wanted other stuff. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/ragnarsleep.jpgRagnarSleepI get tired all over again just LOOKING at this picture. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/ragnarmotto.jpgRagnarMottoIf you've seen the motto emblazoned on Ragnar tents and brochures, you get the gist of the race. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_4632.jpgIMG_4632The race's slogan, shown on the check-in tent, sums up my race experience. 2010-09-28T18:42:45+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/03/09/whos-hungry/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/img_4625.jpgIMG_4625I've been known to pack half a loaf for out-of-town races.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/img_4626.jpgIMG_46262010-09-23T17:12:28+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/09/23/ragnar-d-c-preview-packing-list/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_4611.jpgIMG_4611https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_4612.jpgIMG_4612Banana and pumpkin breads, ready to go. 2010-09-23T21:48:19+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/03/17/carbo-loading-anyone/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/img_4613.jpgIMG_4613Pumpkin bread doesn't stay intact for long in my kitchen. 2010-09-23T15:11:48+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/09/03/race-preview-rock-%e2%80%98n%e2%80%99-roll-virginia-beach-half-marathon/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_4246.jpgIMG_4246Training for a half-marathon let me backpack through terrain like this. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_4469.jpgIMG_4469https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_4173.jpgIMG_41732010-09-21T13:26:32+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/09/20/motivation-monday-the-pulling-the-trigger-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/logo_maingif.giflogo_maingifI downloaded the Daiquiri Deck's logo in July for motivation. I signed up for the race Friday. 2010-09-22T19:05:43+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/09/17/sports-psychology-tip-of-the-week-develop-a-dashboard/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/21185909-vdo.jpg21185909.vdoMy mental dashboard would be blue and red, like my VW Rabbit's. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/canvas.pngcanvasMy mental dashboard would be blue and red, like my VW Rabbit's. 2010-09-17T21:00:17+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/09/13/motivation-monday-the-race-is-next-weekend/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/1279768934-dc_overview.jpg1279768934-dc_overviewCourse map for Ragnar D.C. Sept. 24-25. I'll run three legs of the 200-mile route. 2010-09-14T17:27:38+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/09/07/race-report-rock-%e2%80%98n%e2%80%99-roll-virginia-beach-half-marathon/2010-09-10T17:39:42+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/09/10/adventures-in-outdoor-emergency-care/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/p1040829.jpgP1040829Being part of Whitetail's Mountain Safety Team let us ski through last year's "snowpocalypse."2010-12-17T19:46:10+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/08/31/adventures-in-the-mediterranean-and-the-pyrenees/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/img_4470.jpgIMG_4470https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/img_4508.jpgIMG_4508https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/img_4539.jpgIMG_4539https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/img_4435.jpgIMG_4435https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/img_4220.jpgIMG_42202010-09-02T01:39:39+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/08/13/training-log-week-6-virginia-beach-half-marathon/2010-08-13T17:09:59+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/08/13/vacation-time-3/2010-08-24T15:21:05+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/08/11/workout-of-the-week-hill-repeats/2010-08-12T15:46:53+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/08/09/motivation-monday-the-shebeest-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/img_3954.jpgimg_3954Looking dweeby but victorious in my Sheebeests after our ride Saturday.2010-08-11T01:58:38+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/08/06/training-log-week-5-virginia-beach-half-marathon/2010-08-06T17:44:49+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/08/04/workout-of-the-week-all-over-yoga/2010-08-05T13:42:50+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/08/02/motivation-monday-the-mandatory-minimum-edition/2010-08-05T00:39:14+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/07/28/workout-of-the-week-dara-torres-core-routine/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/6a00d8341c630a53ef013484a3d342970c-250wi.jpg6a00d8341c630a53ef013484a3d342970c-250wiOn my to-read list. 2010-07-30T01:02:10+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/07/26/motivation-monday-the-smorgasboard-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/76-9-dash_ss_tigers_eye_brown.jpg76-9-dash_ss_tigers_eye_brownhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/logo_maingif.giflogo_maingifhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/1540189.jpg15401892010-07-27T21:50:48+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/07/21/runner-friendly-recipe-blueberry-peach-yogurt-crumble/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_3898.jpgIMG_3898https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_3912.jpgIMG_3912https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_3897.jpgIMG_38972010-07-21T14:45:48+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/07/20/race-report-rockville-rotary-twilight-8k/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_39231.jpgIMG_3923Yum.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_3917.jpgIMG_3917Striking our best Michael J. Fox air-guitar poses. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_3923.jpgIMG_39232010-07-25T03:08:58+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/07/16/week-2-training-for-virginia-beach-half-marathon/2010-07-17T18:35:28+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/07/13/my-favorite-swim-workouts/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/new-wilson-entry-and-pool.jpgNew Wilson entry and poolI spent a lot of time at Wilson Aquatic Center's pool Saturday. 2010-07-14T14:24:44+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/07/12/motivation-monday-the-rude-awakening-edition/2010-07-12T17:30:28+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/07/09/week-1-training-for-rock-%e2%80%98n%e2%80%99-roll-virginia-beach-half-marathon/2010-07-09T20:22:52+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/07/07/runner-friendly-recipe-chia-cookies/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_3864.jpgIMG_3864Yum!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_3862.jpgIMG_3862So far, so good ...https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_3861.jpgIMG_3861I started with stomach-friendly ingredients. 2010-07-16T13:09:48+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/07/05/motivation-monday-the-someone-elses-story-edition/2010-07-07T20:12:52+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/07/02/runner-friendly-recipe-chia-bars/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_3798.jpgIMG_3798Does this look tasty, or what?https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_3795.jpgIMG_3795Ingredients in my yummy, homemade chia-Larabars.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_3786.jpgIMG_3786My bag of pesky chia seeds. 2013-04-18T14:26:25+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/06/30/runner-friendly-recipe-chia-fresca/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3789.jpgIMG_3789I kept adding stuff—almonds, cereal, fruit—until I forgot the chia seeds were in there. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3788.jpgIMG_3788I was too freaked out to eat the seeds knowingly ...https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3792.jpgIMG_3792Waiting for the seeds to gel ...https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3791.jpgIMG_3791Anything is less scary in a CU cup. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/borntorun-203x300.jpgborntorun-203x3002013-07-06T12:54:41+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/06/28/motivation-monday-the-training-for-life-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3776.jpgIMG_3776Dancing the night away.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3771.jpgIMG_3771https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3722.jpgIMG_3722Fish tacos at Cessy's in Carslbad. Yummmm...https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3725.jpgIMG_3725I ran alongside the water in Carlsbad, where the trail offered views like this. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3624.jpgIMG_3624https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3625.jpgIMG_36252010-07-01T12:57:15+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/06/23/runner-friendly-recipes-kale-chips/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3610.jpgIMG_3610https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3605.jpgIMG_3605https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3607.jpgIMG_3607https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3604.jpgIMG_3604Kale, lurking in the upper left corner of my CSA offerings. 2010-06-28T15:47:30+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/06/21/motivation-monday-the-think-snow-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/takoma3.jpgTakoma3My beloved pool at the Takoma Aquatic Center. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dsc01210.jpgDSC01210I'm smiling because we made it to the top.2010-06-24T23:39:50+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/06/18/workout-of-the-week/2010-06-21T16:45:43+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/06/16/runner-friendly-recipe-squashalicious-pita/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3574.jpgIMG_3574My pita was so delicious, I couldn't resist taking a few bites as soon as it was ready!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3573.jpgIMG_3573My pita was so delicious, I couldn't resist taking a few bites as soon as it was ready!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3572.jpgIMG_3572https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3571.jpgIMG_3571https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3569.jpgIMG_3569Last week's CSA included lots of squash—perfect for pre-race fuel!2010-06-17T19:44:58+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/06/10/training-plan-rock-n-roll-virginia-beach-half-marathon/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/vabeachrnr.jpgVaBeachRNRThe race finishes at the beach. How cool is that? 2010-06-12T01:12:51+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/08/27/montgomery-countys-best-running-routes/2010-06-10T12:05:22+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/06/08/motivation-monday-the-ups-and-downs-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_3524.jpgIMG_3524My "workout" one day in Florida consisted of a few laps along the shore of an island in the Gulf. 2010-06-08T20:11:55+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/06/06/race-review-zooma-annapolis-10k/2010-06-08T13:30:40+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/06/01/hot-hot-heat-tips-for-hot-weather-running/2010-06-05T19:01:59+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/05/26/summer-race-lineup-from-small-town-5ks-to-a-ragnar-relay/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/ragnarvan.jpgragnarvanWe'll have two vans, neither of which will look as classy and official as this one. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/3585642938_24744f52a0_m.jpg3585642938_24744f52a0_mI hope to get another cute technical tee, like the one I got at ZOOMA last year.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/2079-1097263260.jpg2079.1097263260There's an actual caboose at the Clifton Caboose 5K. 2010-06-02T12:49:01+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/05/25/motivation-monday-the-perfect-birthday-weekend/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dsc01139.jpgDSC01139This cake makes speed workouts worth doing. It also makes life worth living. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dsc01192.jpgDSC01192My delicious lunch at the Thornton River Grille, my favorite post-camping restaurant. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dsc01183.jpgDSC01183https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dsc011671.jpgDSC01167Our tasty camping dinner. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dsc01184.jpgDSC01184One of my beloved PATC cabins. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dsc01167.jpgDSC01167https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dsc011621-e1274746562556.jpgDSC01162Prepping to hike to our cozy little cabin. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dsc01156.jpgDSC01156Our drive looked like this the whole time. But we were undaunted!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dsc01162.jpgDSC01162Prepping to hike to our cabin in the rain.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dsc01149.jpgDSC01149My running buddies and I had lots of fun with the purple streamers decorating my party. Because turning 30 doesn't mean you can't act like you're 13.2010-05-27T02:09:08+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/05/20/older-and-wiser/2010-05-24T01:59:09+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/05/17/race-review-capitol-hill-classic-10k/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dsc01129.jpgDSC01129The gang outside Le Pain Quotidein for a delicious post-race brunch. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dsc01128.jpgDSC01128Me and my running buddies in the elementary school before the Capitol Hill Classic 10K.2010-05-24T02:02:10+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/05/14/gear-review-garmin-forerunner-305/2010-08-28T20:03:04+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/15/happy-garmin-day/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3158.jpgIMG_3158The Garmin is big. For a $100 savings, I'm fine with that. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3157.jpgIMG_3157https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3156.jpgIMG_3156Me opening my new Garmin Forerunner 305 in January.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3155.jpgIMG_3155This exciting package arrived at my door yesterday.2010-05-13T02:06:14+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/05/12/shoe-review-pearl-izumi-syncrofuel-xc-trail-runners/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/img_3506.jpgIMG_3506They were so soft and comfy, I didn't want to take them off post-run!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/img_3503.jpgIMG_3503I was excited to try these Pearl Izumi trail-runners. But I was also skeptical.2010-05-12T23:29:51+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/05/11/product-review-kt-tape-an-easy-fix-for-ankle-issues/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/img_3498.jpgIMG_3498https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/img_34951.jpgIMG_34952013-01-28T12:30:05+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/15/recipe-the-perfect-post-run-protein-shake/2010-05-10T15:16:57+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/05/07/rebuilding-plan-my-four-key-workouts/2010-05-08T14:54:31+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/04/26/race-report-crystal-city-5k-fridays/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/crystal5k-00051.jpgCrystal5k-0005Runners at the start of the first Crystal City 5K a few Fridays ago.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/crystal5k-0005.jpgCrystal5k-0005Runners starting the first Crystal City 5K a few Fridays ago.2010-04-29T22:54:47+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/04/20/redefining-victory-silver-spring-earth-day-5k-race-report/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/20100418_silver_spring_earth_day_5k_1584.jpgSilver Spring Earth Day 5K 2010Me running a disappointing race at the Silver Spring Earth Day 5K a week ago.2010-04-21T18:21:42+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/04/15/what-i-talk-about-when-i-talk-about-running/2010-04-18T17:31:48+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/04/12/how-to-take-care-of-your-body-when-youre-injured-and-cant-run/2010-05-10T05:38:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/04/09/five-mile-running-playlist-the-feeling-good-mix/2010-04-12T02:45:32+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/04/05/motivation-monday-the-living-in-the-moment-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/img_3399.jpgIMG_3399Me in my "office." I've lost the cast since taking this picture, but kept the foam block and speech-to-text headset.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/img_3417.jpgIMG_3417https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/img_3368.jpgIMG_3368https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/img_3420.jpgIMG_3420The beautiful magnolia trees that line my street are weeks away from blooming. 2010-07-29T06:44:23+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/02/13/surviving-the-ice-bath/2010-03-30T18:16:35+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/03/29/motivation-monday-the-fresh-start-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_3157.jpgimg_3157https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_3403.jpgIMG_3403https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_3401.jpgIMG_34012010-04-05T14:38:20+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/03/24/first-run-back-after-wrist-surgery-and-other-adventures/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_3404.jpgIMG_3404Beaming after my first run back with my new splint.2010-03-25T17:02:27+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/03/15/motivation-monday-the-happy-distractions-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_3348.jpgIMG_3348I have to wait a week to get my cast off. I wasn't about to wait for pumpkin to be restocked, too.2010-03-17T14:52:38+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/03/08/motivation-monday-the-truce-with-my-body-edition/2010-03-17T11:55:31+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/03/04/phase-two-recovery-goals-one-week-after-wrist-surgery/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_3333.jpgIMG_3333My cool new purple cast.2013-10-12T21:05:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/03/01/motivation-monday-the-talismans-of-hope-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_3327.jpgIMG_3327https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_3329.jpgIMG_3329My drawer full of race T-shirts.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_3328.jpgIMG_33282010-03-02T02:08:05+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/02/27/recovering-comfortably/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/img_3323.jpgIMG_3323You can't tell in this picture, but behind the SpongeBob-esque contraption helping to immobilize my arm, I'm wearing a skiing shirt.2010-02-28T17:23:44+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/02/25/looking-forward/2010-02-27T16:00:49+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/02/22/motivation-monday-how-recovering-from-surgery-is-like-marathon-training/2010-02-27T17:35:37+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/02/13/last-ski-day-of-2010/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/p10408311.jpgP1040831https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/p10408291.jpgP1040829Skiing at Whitetail during last year's "snowpocalypse."https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/p1040831.jpgP1040831https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/p1040829.jpgP1040829https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/p1040828.jpgP10408282010-02-17T20:59:55+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/02/09/remembering-the-joy-of-motion/2010-02-10T03:28:39+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/02/10/i-dont-work-on-powder-days/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/img_32591.jpgIMG_3259I'll be back when I'm done skiing in this. 2010-02-12T00:41:39+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/02/08/motivation-monday-the-ready-for-anything-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/img_3282.jpgIMG_3282Me skiing down our favorite cruiser run on Sunday morning, when the powder magically turned into soft corduroy.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/img_32621.jpgIMG_3262Grinning, because the snow is STILL falling!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/img_3283.jpgIMG_3283The lift we shoveled out to earn our turns.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/img_3262.jpgIMG_3262https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/img_3259.jpgIMG_32592010-02-10T18:54:02+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/25/race-report-marine-corps-marathon-what-motivated-me-to-finish/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/img_2947.jpgIMG_2947My kickin' tail-fro post-race.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/img_2944.jpgIMG_2944I was devastated I failed to reach my goal time last year. Steve, and the rest of the world, could have cared less about that. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/img_29431.jpgIMG_2943Looking rough post-race at the 2009 Marine Corps Marathon. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/img_2940.jpgIMG_2940Grinning ear-to-ear before the Marine Corps Marathon last year. 2010-02-05T15:33:59+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/02/04/warm-fuzzy-fixes-for-a-convenient-excuse/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/img_3256.jpgIMG_3256I promised myself a hot bowl of chicken chili post-swim. 2010-12-16T20:32:31+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/02/01/motivation-monday-the-bay-bridge-swim-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/mayorga2-013.jpgMAYORGA2 013Getting ready to descend into a wetsuit-clad mob at last year's swim. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/bod-bay-bridge.jpgBOD bay bridgeThis A. Aubrey Bodine photo of the Bay Bridge captures how I feel during peaceful moments of the Bay Bridge Swim. 2010-02-02T13:04:50+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/14/back-on-track-with-yasso-800s/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/track.jpgtrackIs it really possible that a few laps around the track can help predict your marathon finish time?2010-01-28T14:29:05+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/20/ignorance-was-bliss-how-the-garmin-is-revolutionizing-my-running/2010-01-26T22:04:44+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/24/running-from-deployment-one-runners-marine-corps-marathon-motivation/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/n655713042_668267_22161.jpgn655713042_668267_2216Steve's happy homecoming. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/n655713042_668267_2216.jpgn655713042_668267_2216Steve's happy homecoming. 2011-06-16T17:56:27+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/02/05/a-partner-in-crime-part-trois/2010-01-26T20:40:04+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/13/baltimore-marathon-with-back-on-my-feet-baltimore/2010-01-26T20:16:50+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/22/managing-a-runners-stomach-part-deux/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3199.jpgIMG_3199Steel-cut oatmeal and a mini-latte treat my tummy good. Also, they're so tasty, I ate some before taking this picture. 2010-01-26T02:52:49+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/12/09/managing-a-runners-stomach/2010-01-22T12:36:51+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/18/motivation-monday-the-gratitude-edition/2010-01-19T15:57:37+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/14/the-buildup-run/2010-01-15T01:20:42+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/13/new-year-new-running-playlist/2010-01-14T18:37:56+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/12/baby-its-cold-outside-2/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3151.jpgIMG_3151I'll wear all of these clothes on my run tonight. Really. All at the same time. 2010-01-13T11:06:50+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/06/how-traveling-dismantled-my-workout-routine-adventures-in-the-pool-on-the-beach-and-in-the-weight-room-with-college-football-players/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3059.jpgIMG_3059A fine pair of running geeks on Christmas Day. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3137.jpgIMG_3137I enjoyed beautiful views while I wheezed. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/img_3062.jpgIMG_3062My Gulfside run in Florida. 2010-01-08T16:43:24+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2010/01/04/vacation-time-2/2010-01-05T06:11:52+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/12/22/can-a-santa-hat-boost-running-performance/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/41131cfe6ml-_ss500_.jpg41131cfe6mL._SS500_2009-12-23T22:10:20+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/12/17/running-metrics-that-matter/2009-12-19T00:11:37+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/12/11/how-to-run-a-fast-10k-i-have-no-idea/2009-12-14T16:48:58+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/12/08/december-playlist-carol-of-the-bells-and-other-pump-up-songs/2009-12-10T01:20:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/12/07/motivation-monday-2/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/img_1963.jpgIMG_19632009-12-08T02:46:53+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/12/02/running-with-back-on-my-feet-baltimore/2009-12-04T20:24:21+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/12/01/kicking-myself-out-the-door/2009-12-03T02:03:16+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/27/we-eat-hills-for-breakfast-bethesda-chevy-chase-turkey-chase-10k/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_3002.jpgIMG_3002My sweet potato stuffing.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_3001.jpgIMG_3001My homemade pumkin pie2009-11-30T15:33:43+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/23/motivation-monday-the-run-happy-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/brooks_running_shoes-l1.gifbrooks_running_shoes-lhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/brooks_running_shoes-l.gifbrooks_running_shoes-l2009-11-24T12:24:14+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/22/sugarloaf-mountain-photos/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/dsc01121.jpgDSC01121https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/dsc01120-e1258925785997.jpgDSC01120https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/dsc01119.jpgDSC01119Post-run wine tasting. 2010-11-06T15:17:01+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/19/running-recipes-apple-with-homemade-pumpkin-butter/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/dsc01117.jpgDSC011172009-11-19T17:15:53+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/13/plotting-my-route-to-the-national-marathon/2009-11-15T23:05:48+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/12/the-swim-practice-rule/2009-11-14T17:30:15+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/11/wanted-moderation/2009-11-12T13:05:02+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/10/national-marathon-here-i-come/2009-11-12T01:17:10+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/09/motivation-monday-chilled-out-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_2987.jpgIMG_2987Motivating me this week: time off from marathon-training lets me do stuff like hike Old Rag. 2009-11-10T05:46:36+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/06/friends-dont-let-friends-drink-and-run-do-they/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_2812.jpgIMG_2812The wine I brought back from California last summer is still unopened thanks to marathon training. Necessary? I'm not sure ...2009-11-08T15:25:03+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/03/lessons-learned/2009-11-06T16:48:30+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/11/02/motivation-monday-part-tres/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_2947.jpgIMG_2947Could it be? There's a fix for my tail-fro?https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_2979.jpgIMG_2979Motivating me this week: New shoes, a tech tee from a good friend's running store!2009-11-02T21:32:56+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/30/first-post-marathon-workout-a-halloween-fun-run/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/img_2950.jpgIMG_2950Pacers Silver Spring Fun Runners preparing to make fools of ourselves. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/img_2949.jpgIMG_2949The whole gang, including the un-costumed. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/img_2948.jpgIMG_2948It's a slip. It says "Freud." So it's a ...2009-11-03T23:27:19+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/29/a-positive-spin/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/image_server.jpgimage_serverVictorious at the finish line last year. 2009-11-02T11:58:30+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/23/marine-corps-marathon-mantras-motivations-and-more/2009-10-24T12:51:07+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/22/marine-corps-marathon-race-day-logistics-replace-taper-madness/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/10marinesmedals_e.jpg10marinesmedals_eRunning MCM this weekend? Good luck. Now, go get your medal!2010-03-10T17:15:02+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/21/taper-tantrums-hit/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/teaismcookie.jpgteaismcookieWhy can't we just eat the cookie without guilt? 2009-10-22T23:48:04+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/blog/2009-10-20T23:04:35+00:00weekly0.6https://amyreinink.com/2009/10/20/how-to-avoid-marine-corps-marathon-taper-tantrums/2009-10-22T00:22:50+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/19/motivation-monday-marine-corps-marathon-edition/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/img_2912.jpgIMG_2912My keychain: one of several things motivating me this week.2009-10-21T23:43:33+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/16/the-countdown-continues-motivation-for-mcm-eight-days-out/2009-10-20T16:50:44+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/15/visualize-the-miles/2009-10-16T15:12:02+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/14/putting-it-together-before-the-marine-corps-marathon/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/img_2907.jpgIMG_2907My trusty roasted vegetable lasagna. Just one thing I love about tapering. 2009-10-14T17:18:08+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/28/perfect-playlist-the-marine-corps-marathon-and-the-long-runs-before-it/2010-07-26T03:33:29+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/09/one-last-swim/2009-10-09T19:11:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/07/the-marathon-a-lovehate-story/2009-10-08T00:34:21+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/06/my-revamped-it-band-plan/2009-11-16T04:04:19+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/05/motivation-monday/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/motivation.jpgmotivationMy weekend purchases are motivating me this week — especially the awesome, cheapo technical T's!2009-10-07T00:25:23+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/10/04/last-long-one-done/2009-10-05T10:50:02+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/30/taking-care-of-myself/2009-10-04T23:24:14+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/29/one-last-push/2009-09-30T01:17:57+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/25/the-long-run/2009-09-27T16:19:45+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/24/an-unwelcome-surprise-at-the-pool/2009-09-25T00:39:41+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/23/a-letter-to-swimming/2009-09-24T12:06:14+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/21/the-home-stretch/2009-09-22T18:41:24+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/18/and-the-winner-is/2009-09-21T10:40:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/17/another-tweak-to-the-training-schedule/2009-09-19T21:19:11+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/10/sauconys-progrid-xodus-trail-running-shoes-review-and-giveaway/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/157362blk1z.jpg157362BLK1Z2009-09-17T18:57:15+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/08/another-dose-of-awesome-in-shenandoah-national-park/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/img_2868.jpgIMG_2868After several minutes of contemplation, I finally jumped!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/img_2865.jpgIMG_2865Thinking about jumping ...https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/img_2849.jpgIMG_2849https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/img_2843.jpgIMG_2843https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/img_2834.jpgIMG_2834https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/img_2815.jpgIMG_28152009-09-09T14:44:20+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/03/recipe-the-best-pre-race-pizza-ever/2010-01-02T03:54:10+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/02/a-long-run-done-right/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/45911_w.jpg45911_wA little planning — including a mid-run energy gel — made for a great long run.2009-09-04T09:14:55+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/09/02/its-that-time-again-already/2009-09-02T17:21:26+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/08/31/the-infrastraucture-of-success/2009-09-01T03:11:11+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/08/29/getting-through-it/2009-09-01T18:44:30+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/08/26/staying-on-track-on-vacation-and-jumping-back-in-after/2009-08-28T09:00:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/08/24/and-i-thought-washington-was-hot/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/gulf-of-mexico.jpgGulf-of-MexicoWith any luck, today's workout will take place here. 2009-08-26T00:47:53+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/08/20/hot-hot-heat/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/treadmill.jpgTreadmillA possible encounter with heat exhaustion Tuesday drove me to the treadmill today.2009-08-21T21:58:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/08/17/a-week-in-runners-paradise/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/img_2766.jpgIMG_2766https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/img_2757.jpgIMG_2757https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/img_2755.jpgIMG_2755https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/img_2650.jpgIMG_2650https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/img_2629.jpgIMG_2629https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/img_2627.jpgIMG_2627https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/img_2620.jpgIMG_26202009-08-19T00:53:03+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/08/04/vacation-time/2009-08-16T13:41:00+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/29/i-guess-you-do-use-your-abs-when-you-run/2012-07-24T03:11:38+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/27/post-race-report-crystal-city-twilighter-5k/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/3760675418_0a6ea13c87_m.jpg3760675418_0a6ea13c87_mMe and Steve with our running group-post race.2009-07-28T23:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/24/race-goals-inspiration-motivation-et-al/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/pacersshirt.jpgpacersshirtIf nothing else, I'll get a sweet technical T-shirt out of the Crystal City Twilighter 5K!2009-07-25T12:48:54+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/23/runner-attacked-in-rock-creek-park-one-runners-take/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/3635007669_aee6ea97f1_m.jpg3635007669_aee6ea97f1_mMy beloved Rock Creek Park, which I choose to believe CAN be a safe place for women runners.2010-12-08T00:19:31+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/22/recovering-during-a-step-back-week/2009-07-23T09:06:12+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/21/too-sick-to-run/2009-07-22T15:09:08+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/20/stopping-a-body-in-motion/2009-07-22T01:10:22+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/17/motivation-flags-on-a-friday/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/motivationboard.jpgmotivationboardI made this motivation board back in July to get me through MCM training.https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/picture.jpgPicture2009-07-20T01:31:28+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/16/my-pre-run-routine/2009-07-25T06:13:14+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/14/more-mind-games-fuel-a-trail-run/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/rockcreek.jpgrockcreekhttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/rcp.jpgRCP2009-07-17T20:33:21+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/13/race-review-2-mile-chris-greene-lake-cable-swim/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/chrisgreenelakeswim071109-024.jpgChrisGreeneLakeSwim071109 024https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/chrisgreenelakeswim071109-014.jpgChrisGreeneLakeSwim071109 014Passing a sister mid-swim. This ego-booster happens a lot when you're seeded almost last. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/chrisgreenelakeswim071109-006.jpgChrisGreeneLakeSwim071109 006https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/chrisgreenelakeswim071109-025.jpgChrisGreeneLakeSwim071109 025My beautiful new backpack, which I got to try out in Shenandoah National Park post-swim!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/chrisgreenelakeswim071109-026.jpgChrisGreeneLakeSwim071109 0262009-07-15T23:20:47+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/22/last-florida-swim-proves-a-cathartic-one/2009-07-13T14:06:13+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/06/hitting-the-trails-again/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/shenandoah-mathews-arm-070409-029.jpgShenandoah-Mathews Arm-070409 029https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/shenandoah-mathews-arm-070409-0411.jpgShenandoah viewThis week's motivation: The ability to hike to locations like this. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/shenandoah-mathews-arm-070409-028.jpgShenandoah-Mathews Arm-070409 028https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/shenandoah-mathews-arm-070409-019.jpgShenandoah-Mathews Arm-070409 0192009-07-13T14:05:45+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/07/one-last-push-the-accidental-4850-yd-swim/2009-07-13T14:05:20+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/09/recovery-swim/2009-07-13T14:05:05+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/10/an-exercise-in-motivation/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/doubtyourlimits.jpgDoubtYourLimitsAdding a few items to my running board made me feel all warm, fuzzy and motivated. 2010-06-16T00:25:23+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/08/its-tail-fro-season-again/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/tailfro.jpegtailfroMy tail-fro in full effect after the Nashville Country Music Marathon in 2007.2009-07-10T00:24:44+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/07/02/rolling-with-it/2009-07-06T17:50:45+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/26/the-joy-of-picking-a-race-lineup/2009-06-29T18:26:02+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/24/and-im-back/2009-06-25T09:31:07+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/19/powerfully-feminine-or-beastly/2009-06-23T00:19:36+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/18/working-out-on-the-road-without-running/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/picture007.jpgPicture007The outdoor pool near my parents' house is beautiful, but HOT. 2009-06-19T16:57:17+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/26/gw-parkway-classic-ten-miler-post-mortem/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/gwpkwy-041.jpggwpkwy-0412009-06-17T13:25:57+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/11/resources-for-injured-runners/2009-06-17T20:32:41+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/15/post-race-report-1-mile-chesapeake-bay-bridge-challenge/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/amywater.jpgamywaterMe finishing the 1-Mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge Challenge in 2009. I did *not* look like this on Sunday.2009-06-17T14:00:53+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/05/retail-therapy-runner-style/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/zoomriptideslw.jpgzoomRiptideSLWMy beautiful new wetsuit!2009-06-06T17:31:33+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/04/a-week-of-cross-training/2009-06-05T00:15:46+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/02/award-tour/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/lovelyblogaward.jpglovelyblogaward2009-06-06T21:11:46+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/02/more-mind-games-pre-bay-bridge-swim/2009-06-02T21:14:49+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/06/01/race-report-zooma-annapolis-10k/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/zooma10k-008.jpgZOOMA10K 008Posing with Jen and Lex post-race. 2009-06-01T15:13:43+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/28/race-day-approaches/2009-06-01T23:18:07+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/27/one-of-those-days/2009-05-27T18:28:03+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/26/trail-running-tips/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/monongohela052409-040.jpgMonongohela052409 040https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/monongohela052409-028.jpgMonongohela052409 028https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/monongohela052409-012.jpgMonongohela052409 012https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/monongohela052409-007.jpgMonongohela052409 007https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/monongohela052409-042.jpgMonongohela052409 0422009-09-11T16:36:58+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/22/now-or-never-time-for-bay-bridge-swim-training/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/img_0555.jpgIMG_0555Me before last year's 1-mile Bay Bridge Swim, attemting faux-toughness. https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/3528699562_64af217c25_m.jpg3528699562_64af217c25_m2009-05-23T00:18:21+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/19/mind-games/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/doubtyourlimits.jpgDoubtYourLimitsThis magnet, with its cheesy motivational message, helps keep my brain ready to train.2010-02-19T06:03:40+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/15/another-great-pacers-route-a-possible-weekend-race/2009-05-15T12:28:52+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/14/running-recipe-strawberries-with-balsamic-vinegar/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/berries.jpegberries2009-05-15T12:07:31+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/13/best-washington-running-routes-sligo-creek-parkway-trail-co-canal/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/logo-bomf.jpglogo.bomf2009-05-14T11:49:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/11/fear-of-committment-conquered/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/logo_annapolis.pnglogo_annapolis2009-05-12T14:53:23+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/03/27/ipod-battery-dead-heres-a-fix/2009-05-29T16:37:56+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/03/a-spring-in-my-step/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/3406297397_e5dc96d0aa.jpg3406297397_e5dc96d0aahttps://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/3398757013_c9b7c03753.jpg3398757013_c9b7c03753https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/3406301581_741b6aa519.jpg3406301581_741b6aa519https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/img_2094.jpgimg_20942009-05-10T14:40:27+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/09/the-art-of-sucking-it-up-and-mixing-it-up/2009-05-10T14:39:40+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/10/a-fix-for-garmin-lust/2009-05-10T14:39:04+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/13/how-and-why-to-cross-train/2009-05-10T14:38:47+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/16/race-preview-earth-day-5k-in-silver-spring/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/earthday_8k_09_banner.jpgBasic CMYK2009-05-10T14:38:25+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/20/boston-connectiongirls-gotta-run/2009-05-10T14:38:09+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/22/bethesda-resident-beats-odds-streaks-at-boston/2009-05-10T14:37:55+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/27/looking-ahead-to-the-broad-street-ten-miler/2009-05-10T14:37:14+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/28/cortisone-shots-a-fix-for-my-swollen-ankle/2009-05-10T14:36:30+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/30/a-chill-day-makes-me-appreciate-my-running-routine/2009-05-10T14:36:12+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/03/i-heart-the-broad-street-run/2009-05-13T01:46:29+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/04/a-couple-quick-race-day-pics/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/broadstreetsteveamy.jpgbroadstreetsteveamyWe are soaking wet, and have the heater blasting to warm up!https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/broadstreetsteve.jpgbroadstreetsteveSteve, getting ready to drive us home. 2009-05-10T14:35:29+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/04/musings-on-broad-street-from-a-reluctant-runner/2009-05-10T14:35:14+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/06/looking-for-a-good-pre-mcm-half/2009-05-10T14:34:51+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/07/perfect-playlist-the-two-hour-workout/2009-05-10T14:34:16+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/09/swimming-motivation-found/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/amyswimaug08.jpgamyswimaug08Me at a 2.5-mile open-water swim in Jacksonville August 2008. 2009-05-11T13:20:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/05/02/pre-race-swim-calms-my-nerves/2009-05-13T07:56:34+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/29/wanted-motivation-to-swim/2009-04-29T17:16:06+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/20/post-race-report-earth-day-5k/2009-04-27T13:35:21+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/21/ethiopian-girls-get-a-lift-from-dc-based-girls-gotta-run/2009-04-21T20:31:57+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/17/new-route-for-a-spring-run/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sligocreektrail.jpgsligocreektrailI ran 10 miles of this week's 13-miler on Sligo Creek Parkway Trail.2009-04-17T12:24:53+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/14/looking-for-a-good-masseuse/2009-04-15T13:16:35+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/08/guess-whos-a-runner/2009-04-08T11:07:13+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/07/protein-power/2009-08-12T19:53:11+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/06/mastering-mapmyruncom/2009-04-06T12:24:26+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/02/more-yoga-for-runners/2009-04-02T18:10:15+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/04/01/drugs-to-take/2009-04-01T12:44:58+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/03/28/go-ahead-have-that-pre-race-espresso/2009-03-31T20:58:27+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/03/31/so-many-races-so-little-money/2009-03-31T20:53:47+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/03/30/why-does-brightroom-hate-me/2009-03-31T20:53:37+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/03/24/row-row-row-for-cross-training/2009-03-24T13:52:29+00:00monthlyhttps://amyreinink.com/2009/03/23/race-day-pics/https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/natl-half-marathon-012.jpgnatl-half-marathon-012https://amyreinink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/natl-half-marathon-010.jpgnatl-half-marathon-010Me beaming after the National Half-Marathon in 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templeThe Mormon Temple serves as the centerpiece of one of my favorite hill routes. 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