Well, I overslept on Saturday morning. I didn't set my alarm for my early run, making the mistake of relying on my body to "naturally" wake itself up at the appropriate time. Ha. Apparently my body's natural idea was to get me some extra shut eye. By 7:30, the sun was...
Treadmill Injuries
On Sunday, Rob and I headed to the gym so he could lift and I could do a short shake out run after our Saturday long run. I was on the treadmill loping along at a slight incline (2.0 I think), when BAM! My right knee came up and smacked into the...
Obsession Confession
Obsessions seem to grab me and not let go for an unspecified length of time. Some obsessions I've had in the past involved wrap sandwiches, Lord of the Rings, and Matchbox Twenty. One of my ongoing obsessions is Rob. Lately, there are a few fitness moves I am obsessed...
The Loose Half Marathon Training Plan
I've been finding it difficult to stick to a running plan. I am used to being extremely disciplined, following a training plan with exact precision. (It tends to border on obsession.) Being in Vietnam makes things more unpredictable, which I love, except for when in...
Gym Schedule and Circuit Workout Love
I never needed to spend much time in gyms. As a collegiate runner, I was on the trail, in the field house, or at the track. In Phoenix, my apartment complex had a small fitness center for residents. I only used it when the weather went over 90 degrees, preferring the...