It happens in one of two basic ways. Either you are pushing extra hard because the race date is looming over you like some weird hybrid of threat and goal; or you are feeling in such good shape that Continue Reading
How We Modified My First Marathon Training with 10 Weeks To Go
When I wrote up my custom marathon training plan about 10 weeks ago, I knew I needed to have a flexible attitude. Things happen. However, I am happy to report that so far "things" have been manageable Continue Reading
Helpless Female Learns to Create Her Own Custom Marathon Training Plan
I just signed up for the City of Trees Marathon and immediately became ravenously hungry. Maybe part of the problem was that I also just finished charting out my own, custom training plan. I don't Continue Reading
Best Gear – High Visibility Sunglasses
Here are my reasons for wearing sunglasses, particularly when bicycling: They keep my eyes from getting dry from wind or general air movement. They help my eyes adjust to changes in lighting Continue Reading
How to Make Healthy Peanut Butter Snack Balls for Toddlers and Other Athletes
I was recently reminded of a recipe for no-bake peanut butter snack balls that I had cut out of the newspaper years ago. I used to make these for my little kids a lot. They loved them. I enjoyed them. Continue Reading