: ' Garmin'

Quick Run

Quick Run

I’m back in from a quick 4 mile run and this time when I say quick I mean it – literally. I pushed myself this morning and had a strong, fast run. I don’t normally average [...]

Operation Bikini

Operation Bikini

Operation Bikini 31 Days. Starting NOW. I’m stepping up my From-Good-to-Great-Project-Me-I-Want-Some-Damn-Abs plan because I want to rock another bikini. On the beach. In December. Who does that? While most people are preparing for the holiday food [...]

It Wasn’t Easy, But It’s Done!

It Wasn’t Easy, But It’s Done!

Um, excuse me … who put that HUMP in my day? Anytime my alarm actually wakes me up, I know I’m really tired and it’s going to be a rough an interesting morning. Back to school [...]

Make it Happen Monday: Project Me Revived

Make it Happen Monday: Project Me Revived

I just love Monday’s. It’s the beginning of the week – the perfect time to start fresh, new and with a positive attitude. I’d like to think that I do that everyday, ahem, but realistically some [...]

Saturday Long Run: 13 Done!

Saturday Long Run: 13 Done!

I’m at the halfway mark for my second marathon. This morning I got up at 5:15 a.m. to go meet my running group for 13 miles. I felt GREAT – then. Now – I’m tired. I LOVE [...]

Friday’s Confession: 10 Miles in the Heat Doesn’t Display My True Intelligence

Friday’s Confession: 10 Miles in the Heat Doesn’t Display My True Intelligence

Friday’s Confession … I really did think it was a GOOD idea to run 10 miles in the late morning heat. Dumbass. Duh! Not only did I purposely set out on a 11 10 mile run [...]

Blueberries and Bling

Blueberries and Bling

Today started out quickly for me – especially my run. After dropping the kids off for the morning at their Summer Academy I stopped at the track to get in 4 miles. Lola (my Garmin) said [...]

What a Difference a Day Makes

What a Difference a Day Makes

Three Things Thursday Fun Run. I was in somewhat of a funk yesterday but today I woke up and decided to smile. Nothing major happened yesterday I just mis-managed my time which left me stressed and [...]

Batteries Low

Batteries Low

Um, yeah. Not only is that what Lola (my Garmin) told me when I turned her on this morning, but my body said the same thing. Fortunately, my long Saturday run was a short one. I [...]

Meet My Lovely New Running Partner, Lola

Meet My Lovely New Running Partner, Lola

Isn’t she LOVELY? Yes, I’m head over heels for my lovely new running partner, Lola. I’ve wanted a Garmin for the past year, but my kids also like to be clothed and fed so I displayed [...]