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 [...]
Another Mother Runner Challenge!
Feel free to drag and drop this baby anywhere you want in social media land. Pin it, tweet it, facebook it, blog it. Thanks in advance. On June 1st, we’re launching what we hope will be the first [...]
Tell Me Tuesday: Overcoming Fear of Flats
I'd happily pony up any co-pay for a bike doc at the right time. I've been riding ____________ (still unnamed bike) quite a bit these days, and--knock on wood--have not had a flat tire yet. But I know [...]
Quiz: How Hard Should You Exercise Today?
Aahhhh. On Wednesday, we recorded a podcast about rest, and as we were talking about peanut M&M's, beer, and everything else that doesn't really relate to rest, I was reminded of this great quiz I stumbled across while [...]
Train Like a Mother: What do you eat during a race?
Not for mid-race, but I'm definitely trying this sometime soon. So I think this outtake from Train Like a Mother got left on the cutting room floor because I didn't ask the quesiton well; there are so many [...]
What Should I Name My Bike?
Have wheels, will travel. Far and fast. So I recently got a bike that, quite frankly, I'm not worthy of. Yet. But I plan to be within a month or so. It's a Trek Speed Concept 7.8, and [...]
Tell Me Tuesday: How To Run With a Metronome
Watch out: I might break out the sweater vest on a run soon. (Image from triediksi.deviantart.com) As Boston-palooza continues—SBS' race report will run on Wednesday—I'm briefly interrupt to speak on behalf of my lovely metronome, a plasticy, [...]
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 [...]
Train Like a Mother: Favorite Crosstraining Activity
Couldn't have said it better myself. I love to run, but I hate getting injured. Which is why Triathlete Like a Mother might be our next book. Kidding, but seriously, giving your legs a break from the pounding [...]
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 [...]