Love Your Lady Parts At The Race To End Women’s Cancer

When I was asked the support the National Race To End Women’s Cancer, I wanted to say no because 5Ks are not my favorite race distance. But when I thought more about the cause it supports, I knew I had to say yes. Love Your Lady PartsThe race supports the mission of the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, which is dedicated to increasing public awareness of gynecologic cancer risk awareness, prevention, early detection and optimal treatment. Continue reading

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The Thousand Dollar Chicago Lakefront Long Run 

Last week I had a quick business trip to Chicago, arriving Thursday evening for a conference Friday and heading home Friday night. As usual, I packed my running gear, but when I woke up to steady rain Friday morning I decided to hit the gym instead. 

Intercontinental Chicago Hotel Gym

A rare quiet moment in this small weight area. Most of the time I was dodging someone needing to load the weight rack or trying to get different dumbbells. The area had lots of equipment but almost no room to use it!  Continue reading

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5 Ways To Make Your Car Ready For Fitness

My husband keeps his car immaculate. He even bought a miniature trash can that fits in a cup holder so he has a proper place for small items of trash. I, on the other hand, treat my car like the thing it is–a giant purse stocked with whatever I might need in an emergency. 

5 Fit Things

I have a first-aid kit and a spare tire, but what I really care about is keeping my car ready for fitness opportunities.  Continue reading

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Throwing Caution To The Wind

When I was  sidelined from running I promised myself that I would be smart about my comeback, take things slowly, and continue with my strength training. Even though I didn’t hurt myself running, I know that coming back too fast too soon is a sure fire way to get a running injury.

Recovering Runner

After a failed comeback attempt in August and an epic vacation hiking at the Grand Canyon, I started back slowly, running 3-4 miles on the flat, forgiving surface of the track, at an easy 10:30-ish pace.  Continue reading

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How I Failed Math At The Track

I’ve been running at the track to give my foot a flat, cushioned surface as I recover from the hiking injury that had me sidelined all summer, and have been surprised at how much math I am doing — or am trying to do.

I Failed Math At The Track
The first math lesson was in the field of geometry: Continue reading

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