Monthly Archives: May 2006

I’ve changed my running schedule so that I can get in 4 days a week instead of 3. The former PLAN was to swim M-W-F and run T-Th-Sa and rest Sunday but that just wasn’t happening and even if it … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Saturday afternoon I fetched Jeanne from the BART station and brought her to Chez 21stCenturyMom where I discovered that we are really the same person! I’m not kidding. Look – you can see for yourself. Okay so I’m a little … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Saturday afternoon I fetched Jeanne from the BART station and brought her to Chez 21stCenturyMom where I discovered that we are really the same person! I’m not kidding. Look – you can see for yourself. Okay so I’m a little … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I am listening to Everyman by Philip Roth and he quotes Chuck Close as having said something I think is pertinent to everyone’s training efforts. I don’t know if this is an actual quote or not as I can’t find … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I went out tonight and ran 6+ miles including the big hills. It was good – no problems, no pain, no whiner within and I did well – phew! Thanks to everyone for the nutrition and hydration suggestions. And speaking … Continue reading → Continue reading →

That’s what yesterday’s run felt like. When I got home I thought, “I’m never running again – ever!” Things started out a little shaky. I didn’t want to go at all but I thought maybe that would make it a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

First of all I would like to thank my supportive and ardent fan club for having so much faith in my ability to transcend reason and physical limitations and pull off doing a Half Ironman 2 weeks after running a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

But there is a Tri. Specifically, 2 weeks after my marathon there is a women’s only Half Ironman that is for women who are NOT signing up for the official Vineman Half Ironman. I’m thinking of doing it. So tell … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I had intended to go out for a 6 mile run this morning but, as usual, I started out too late and really didn’t have time. The question then became, what will I do to make this run count? I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I had intended to go out for a 6 mile run this morning but, as usual, I started out too late and really didn’t have time. The question then became, what will I do to make this run count? I … Continue reading → Continue reading →