Current situation: soaking in my tub with the water just the right temperature with loads of epsom salt. Ten hours ago I was getting ready to head to the race. I could really use a nap but I will resist because my hubs is cooking a fabulous anniversary dinner for us and I have two… Continue reading Gazelle Girl Half Marathon, a Race Report
Tag: if I can do this anyone can
Nighttime Day Dreaming, and Race Weekend
Wide awake and thinking about warm weather, girls weekend, slot machines and sunrises.
Wo-Zha-Wa Run — race report
I hadn’t planned to run the Wo-Zha-Wa Run, a small race in Wisconsin Dells, WI (Saturday, September 17, 2016). Total finishers in 2016 numbered 111 for the half marathon. There is also a 4 Mile Run; 145 finished that. It was the 5th largest field in its history. Like I said, it’s a small race.… Continue reading Wo-Zha-Wa Run — race report
The beginning, ten years later
On 24 September, 2006 I finished my first endurance event at the Walt Disney World Olympic [distance] Triathlon. I was 37. The only running I had done in the 25 years between junior high track and then was what was required in gym class, errands and chasing after my kids. I had gained weight with… Continue reading The beginning, ten years later