Whining – And What I’m Gonna Do About It
September 16, 2008

[begin whining]I've been feeling pretty darn sorry for myself for a few days. Let's recap:1. I'm behind on my burpees. Like, way behind. It's going...

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My Sneakers
September 15, 2008

At our Weight Watchers meeting one day, Pam (best leader ever) asked the group to think back to elementary school and that exciting feeling of...

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Six Miles and 18 Burpees
September 07, 2008

Dave and I did the 3-mile loop at the hike and bike trail twice today to fulfill our 6-mile training obligation. Two thumbs up for...

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Nike+ Human Race
September 02, 2008

I resisted Nike's marketing machine as long as I could, but eventually, it was the fashion opportunity that won me over. I couldn't resist the...

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Final Spartan 300 Workout Tomorrow
August 29, 2008

There's a lot of trying not to think going on at my house today. Dave's always admonishing me to "stop thinking so much," so I'm...

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A Story for Every Step
August 23, 2008

I had to talk my way through every step of our 5-mile run this morning. It was rough going, but it was one of those...

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Where Will I Be? Running.
August 19, 2008

I relented. I can't believe I caved... but I did.I just registered Dave and myself for the Nike+ Human Race.That means August 31 will be...

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What a Morning!
August 14, 2008

I ran solo this morning -- I think for the first time since Dave and I started training together. The first half mile or so...

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Lost in the Lost Pines Trail Run
August 12, 2008

We wimped out of our run this morning because it was raining. There's a plan in place to hit the trail tonight instead. Will report...

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Margaritas + Chips & Queso… Dinner of Champions
August 11, 2008

The Moonlight Margarita Run surpassed all expectations. Dave and I took it easy on our pace and just enjoyed being outside with a bunch of...

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August 07, 2008

Dave and I are doing the Moonlight Margarita Run tonight. It benefits The Trail Foundation, keepers of my new favorite place in Austin: the hike...

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101 Kicks In The Butt
July 30, 2008

Runner's World published a pretty great list of 101 Kicks In The Butt. It's targetted to runners, but there are some motivation-enhancing ideas in the...

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