Tag: training
Suck It Up, Baby
My favorite quick fix meal is a veggie omelet. I usually like some toast and jam, too, but I had that for a snack before my run. I’ll probably have some Greek yogurt with agave nectar for dessert for my carbohydrate fix. I’m on… Continue Reading “Suck It Up, Baby”
Keep Your Head Down and Your Mouth Shut….No Way
In Brene’ Brown’s book Daring Greatly, she explores how shame works in schools and in corporations to squelch innovation and creativity. A middle school girl told her: There are times when you can ask questions or challenge ideas, but if you’ve got a teacher… Continue Reading “Keep Your Head Down and Your Mouth Shut….No Way”
Getting Strong Now….
I am so freaking proud of myself! I just had an awesome run. When I started training with Ms. Bitch back in December, I couldn’t keep an 11:30 pace for anything. One of the first workouts she gave me was a tempo run where… Continue Reading “Getting Strong Now….”
Creating Motivation 10 Weeks at a Time
I started my next wave of half marathon training this week. I’ve found that I stay more motivated if I have a reason to train and a reason to work out. Mind you, I’ve always worked out. I can’t really remember a time in… Continue Reading “Creating Motivation 10 Weeks at a Time”
Living: Suck it Up
I set a goal to be ready for the Austin Half Marathon on February 17. I ran a couple of half marathons last year, but I was barely trained. That’s fine. I just ran them for fun, and they were really a great time.… Continue Reading “Living: Suck it Up”
Hits of the Past Week
Midlife Moments 