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Early Monday morning, I was excited to watch the live stream coverage of The Boston Marathon on my computer. I had some work to complete, but kept the video window open to watch the blistering pace set by the men and women world class competitors. I watched straight through to the tape breaking finish and [...]
That is the phrase that seemed to play over and over with each step that struck pavement a couple weeks ago while running a winter marathon in Albany, NY. I’ve been slowly working my way back from an Achilles injury from last fall. It has been a painstaking process because: a.) this is the type of [...]
If you are able to enjoy years of running mile after mile with no injuries, then you should count your lucky stars for such fortune. Most of the running population will suffer from knee, hip, foot, ankle or back ailments at one point or another. I have most certainly suffered my share of IT (iliotibial) [...]
This past weekend hubs and I enjoyed a great run through Saratoga Springs, NY. We decided last minute to sign up for the Saratoga Palio half marathon and 5k race and I am so glad we did. I have been struggling through my weekly workouts to gain mileage on the legs for the October [...]
Ever have one of those weeks where you’re not quite sure if you want a do-over? It was semi-okay but didn’t totally suck either? I had one of those weeks. Let’s recap, shall we and then you can help me decide… I’ve been keeping up with my Instagram Challenge…sort of. See? I told you I [...]
I had a long run scheduled for Sunday…six miles according to the marathon plan I have been following. But this past weekend had me feeling that familiar lazy-I just want to sit on the patio and drink my coffee- kind of feeling. I did not want to go for a run. All the excuses popped [...]
Last year at this time, hubs & I were gearing up to run the Pittsburgh Marathon. I must be a glutton for punishment, because once again, the roads in the ‘Burgh will be treading by under foot in a few weeks. Yes…we are going back… Now, as you may recall, I had horrendous ITB problems - [...]
I'm Kelly and so glad you are here! I'm a mom and I blog, but there is so much more than meets the eye:I am a freelance writer, blogger and photographer, foodie through and through, coffee hound, wine enthusiast, retired speedskater turned marathon runner and social media maven.Read more...
I am always in the kitchen either making traditional family recipes or experimenting with new ingredients and flavors. I … [Read More...]
Since this is a Mother’s Day post, I am going to talk about one of my favorite things about being a mom. I know you … [Read More...]
When my friend Nicole asked if I would like to be a part of an initiative to raise awareness for global good, I … [Read More...]
Three years ago, hubs and I took on the challenge of becoming a "Runner of Steel" as we proved our mettle running the … [Read More...]
