A Tale of Two Runs
I look happy because, at last, I had reached my parents' house! I just finished up Week 7 of the Marathon: Own It plan from Train Like a Mother: How to Get Across Any Finish Line - and [...]
Feeling the Gratitude
Tell me it's not just my kids' school that sends home every.single.piece.of.paper they touch at school--then assure me I'm not the only mom who makes a beeline to the recycling bin with the vast majority of the sketches, math workbook [...]
Twin Powers Activate: A Real-Life Fairy Tale
John (black pants) and Daphne (blue capris): Not quite sure why this is only photo taken of momentous event Once upon a time, there were a set of twins named John and Daphne. They were the children of [...]
Finish Line Perspective
Jody, me, Cynthia and SBS; just four mother runners with much to smile about. One of the first pairs of women to our table at the ZOOMA Annapolis Expo on Friday was Cynthia and her BRF, Jody. Funny [...]
Tell Me Tuesday: Stick to the Prescribed Plan
Don't make us yell at you! As readers of our first book know, I was fortunate enough to be coached by Lynn Jennings for a 2009 marathon. The 1992 Olympic bronze medalist and I often went on long runs or [...]
Seeking Help
I've been in denial for a long time. But I'm finally getting help--thanks to the encouragement, advice, and support of my three running partners. Heidi gave me the name of someone who helped her; Molly let me know that realizing [...]
Tell Me Tuesday: Managing the Mental Side of a Long Run
Getting from Point A to distant Point B is a mind game This past weekend was one of the most challenging workouts of the entire Train Like a Mother: How to Get Across Any Finish Line - and Not [...]
Tell Me Tuesday: Finding the Right Running Shoe for You
A birthday card I bought ages ago that I can't bear to part with My dear father, like all parents, likes to brag about his children. He often tells anyone who will listen, "My daughter Sarah is the [...]
A Love Letter from a Mother to Her Running Daughter
Smiles all around after our debut run Dear Daphne, It was a decade-long dream come true to have you run with me. Ever since your big sister, Phoebe, was born—no, conceived—I’ve fantasized about having a child run alongside [...]
Tell Me Tuesday: Adding a Tune-up Race to Your Training Schedule
While we recommend a tune-up race, we don't recommend a tuning fork in a tuna fish (or vintagage REO Speedwagon albums) As I detailed last week, my training for the Boston Marathon is percolating nicely. And in [...]