Ready to Storm the Castle
January 24, 2009

Dave and I drove the course today: meh. It's mostly urban sprawl -- a lot of frontage road and fast food signage for "scenery." And...

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Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!
January 23, 2009

I'm totally in "getting ready for the practice half marathon" mode. Drinking lots of water and decaf tea. Making sure I eat perfect Zone meals...

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Half-Hearted? Lion-Hearted!
January 22, 2009

Dave contends that our Tuesday/Thursday short runs are designed to remind us that running is fun. I think he's right.Until this morning, I was feeling...

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Nacho Cheese Doritos
January 22, 2009

I feel that this squirrel accurately reflects my adoration for Nacho Cheese Doritos, and since I no longer indulge in the orange-tastic, salty snack myself,...

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Beautiful Photos From Yesterday
January 21, 2009

... makes me proud.

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Happy Inauguration Day!
January 20, 2009

I just got back from watching the the inauguration festivities on the big screen at the Alamo Drafthouse. I'm feeling so optimistic and patriotic and...

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Sincere Apologies to My Knees
January 19, 2009

My poor beleaguered knee caps!Saturday, during the I AM CROSSFIT workout, I was daydreaming la-la-la-ing about something when CLANK!, a 15-lb. dumbbell bashed into my...

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George Sheehan Says It Better
January 19, 2009

Last week, I tried to explain my understanding of the difference between happiness and fun. I was only marginally successful.This morning, my Runner's World quote...

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Reading is Sexy: The Raven… and Happy 200th Birthday, E. A. Poe
January 19, 2009

In seventh grade, I was assigned to "enrichment" classes—a few hours a week devoted to hanging out with other nerds who were bored by the...

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Saturday News
January 17, 2009

All the news you need to know:1. I'm officially a Lifetime Member of Weight Watchers! I had an awesome weigh-in and meeting today. My holiday...

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I Made It!
January 16, 2009

It looked dicey earlier in the week, but I successfully made it to Friday... whew!And a good Friday it is, too. Today is the 17th...

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Karaoke Apocalypse Tomorrow Night – FREE SHOW!
January 16, 2009

Come On Feel The Noiz with us tomorrow night at Red 7. It's a FREE show with Karaoke Apocalypse. Don't be a Heartbreaker -- be...

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