Back in the Race

I am back home from Japan and recovering from an exciting run at the Tokyo Marathon.  I continue to reflect on the race and the whole experience.  It is something that I will remember forever.  I could write on and on about the race but this is a blog post, not a book.  Instead I … Continue reading Back in the Race

Packing for Race Day

I have been making a list of all the things I need to pack for the race in Tokyo.  This is a big trip and I want everything to go smoothly.  One of the worst feelings for a runner is getting to the start line of a race and realizing that you don’t have some … Continue reading Packing for Race Day

Countdown to Tokyo!

The countdown continues until race day in Tokyo and my return to marathon running.  I am busy with preparations for the trip and finishing up my training.  Last week I read the Tokyo Marathon Runner Handbook - a 20-page guide to anything and everything the runners and even spectators will need to know about the … Continue reading Countdown to Tokyo!

Active Vacations

  This past weekend was the Super Bowl and it made me recall last year when I watched the big game on a cruise ship in the Caribbean.  My husband and I were part of the Caribbean Running Cruise organized by John Bingham and Jenny Hadfield.   The cruise was a great way to get … Continue reading Active Vacations