: ' Lola'

Black Girls Run! Drive to End Hunger Race Weekend Recap Part 3: The Race

Have you ever had one of those races when everything just seems to line up perfectly – the weather, your body and even your stomach? Ahem. Sunday was one of those races. First, I’ve got to [...]

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 [...]

Girls On The Run Atlanta 5K Race Recap

My daughter, Milan, ran her first 5K on Sunday - The Girls On The Run Atlanta 5K! Yes, I’m still smiling – not only because she’s excited about running (ahem) – but because it was such a special [...]

What NOT To Do Before Running 16 Miles

First let me say I did my Sweet 16 mile run on Saturday morning and survived – surprisingly considering I only had 2 hours sleep. GASP! Yeah. What NOT to do before a LONG run? Stay [...]

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 [...]

15:15 – Miles & Weeks

Happy Monday! It was a LONG weekend complete with a LONG run. Week 15 of marathon training brought 15 lovely miles. As usual, I was up before the crack of dawn to meet my running group, [...]

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

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 [...]