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A few of my favorite things…
Another exciting new feature here on the blog. My reader must be thrilled! I just tried these today and OMG – YUM! I guess I hadn’t paid that much attention when I bought them, because I thought they were Chana … Continue reading
Wacky Stuff: Toe Socks
Today I am starting a new feature on the blog. It’s called Wacky Stuff I’m Trying. If I were being really honest I’d call it, The Crazy S**t I Spend Poor Tammy’s Money On. First up, toe socks. These are … Continue reading
Running Shorts
I don’t wear running shorts. I wear compression shorts. Because my thighs need to be compressed. Like sausage. I would like to wear running shorts someday. It’s one of my long-term goals. Very. Long-term. They say it is important to … Continue reading
Day #2: “Speed”work
Today was my first track workout. The track is a little more forgiving on my shin, which is not feeling super. I did yoga last night and that seemed to help a little. The track workouts are for interval training … Continue reading
Marathon Training: Day #1
Well, ran my first 5K in three weeks – all at once and without stopping to…um…you know. In the end, I averaged what I hope will be my marathon pace — 11-minute mile. My tendon ached, but it was a … Continue reading
Well…Rested
Tomorrow is the first official day of my marathon-training program. I am well rested. And nervous as hell. I haven’t run more than a 5K in three weeks. I took my mandatory, doctor-ordered one week off — which conveniently coincided … Continue reading
Breaking In
Official Marathon Training Day #1 – Breaking in the new shoes. The good news: my left shin didn’t bother me at all and the right one loosened up after 1.5 miles. The right calf was fine the whole way through … Continue reading
Holding Hope ...and Chasing Grace 