At the start of 2017 my objective was to finish the remaining 13 states in my 50 States Endurance Challenge. I had most of my races picked out but I was having trouble finding a half marathon in Connecticut that fit into my jam-packed schedule. Looking at the race calendar on the 50 States Half … Continue reading Running a Race Indoors
Month: January 2017
0 to 26.2 – Tips for New Marathoners
When I participated on the running bloggers panel at the Route 66 Marathon Expo, one of the questions we were asked was what advice we had for first time marathoners and half marathoners. It is a good question, one that I would break into two parts - training tips and race day tips. It occurred … Continue reading 0 to 26.2 – Tips for New Marathoners
Running Blues
It is hard to believe but my most fun race adventure didn’t even include a race. This past weekend I was registered to run the Mississippi Blues Half Marathon. At the end of the weekend, I had traveled by plane, train, and automobile (no boat!) through 5 states yet I never put a foot into … Continue reading Running Blues
Just 30 Minutes
While I am a big fan of running, I also realize that running is not for everyone. Due to knee problems, my husband, for example, is not able to join in my running adventures. He makes a terrific spectator, though, and can ring a mean cow bell. For people like him, walking is the perfect … Continue reading Just 30 Minutes
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 