: ' Marathon Training'

Napa Valley Marathon Race Recap

Napa Valley Marathon Race Recap

Blissful. That’s how I would describe my recent trip to Napa to run the 35th Annual Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon and attend Wine Sisterhood’s Second Annual Gathering. It was a full five days in the [...]

Wordless “Workout” Wednesday: 21 Mile Run, Done!

Wordless “Workout” Wednesday: 21 Mile Run, Done!

This is me after a long, HILLY, but good 21 mile run this past Saturday. Did I mention it was hilly? Ahem. I felt great on Saturday which gives me confidence for a strong 26.2 miles [...]

Preparing for a 21 Mile Run

Preparing for a 21 Mile Run

I’m preparing for a 21 mile run this Saturday. Yes, preparing. You have to be ready physically and mentally to run, walk or simply move your body that far. It’s my last long run before the [...]

Marathon Miles: 18 Done!

Marathon Miles: 18 Done!

It was a gorgeous, but cold, day to get in 18 miles. I’m one month away from running my third marathon – the Napa Valley Marathon on March 3. After the race, I’ll celebrate and enjoy [...]

Travel Tuesday: Getting Ready for Run & Fun in Napa Valley

Travel Tuesday: Getting Ready for Run & Fun in Napa Valley

I’m only 47 days away from running my 3rd marathon – the Napa Valley Marathon on March 3. I’ve been getting ready to run – I just logged 16 miles on Saturday – and I’m also [...]

Marathon Training: 3 Things I Learned Logging 16 Miles

Marathon Training: 3 Things I Learned Logging 16 Miles

I’m training for the Napa Valley Marathon on March 3 and knocked out a 16 mile run this weekend. This is my third marathon, but it’s been more than a year since I ran my last [...]

Marathon Training: 15 Mile Long Run

Marathon Training: 15 Mile Long Run

15 miles. Really? This Saturday morning? This COLD, rainy Saturday morning? Yup! Although my body would have loved to sleep in I got myself up this morning and knocked out 15 miles like a champ. Boom. [...]

Post Holiday Workout with Miles

Post Holiday Workout with Miles

Friday Confession … I ran 14 miles last Saturday; and haven’t done a thing since. Gasp! Until yesterday when Miles and I went outside to get our workout on together. Working out with my kids is [...]

My Fitness and Food Plan for the Holidays

My Fitness and Food Plan for the Holidays

This is one of my FAVORITE times of the year but it’s also one of the most challenging when it comes to staying on track with my health and fitness goals. My 80/20 rule is more [...]

Black Girls Run! Drive to End Hunger Race Weekend Recap Part 1: The Conference

Black Girls Run! Drive to End Hunger Race Weekend Recap Part 1: The Conference

Awesome. That’s one of the first words that comes to mind when I think about the Black Girls Run! Drive to End Hunger Race Weekend. I have to admit I love conferences, workshops, seminars, and other [...]