Happy Easter 2011

Not a Running Post but Hello Louis!

My husband suprised me with an early anniversary gift! It was the Louis Vuitton Neverful Handbag! I am so excited! It is our 20 yr anniversary and 20 yrs ago he bought me a beautiful Gucci on our honeymoon, so this was pretty romantic of him!

Not going to be beat by an ambulance- The New Bedford Half

This was a hard race for me but mostly in my mind. I started out at the back of the pack close to the 14 min pace runners. It became very clear early on that this race was meant for runners. But that wasn't the worst of it! Around Mile 2 and through Mile 5 I was followed by the ambulance, I was 2nd to the last runner... I think for me in any race I don't start warming up until the 3rd mile. Well at mile 5 I had had enough!!!! So I kicked it into gear and started to "pick people off". What I mean by that was in my mind I said Ok... I am going after the girl in purple. I will pass her.. Then I just kept doing it.. I managed in the end to have my 3rd best time and "pick off" 32 people... Take that ambulance driver :)

Just Don't Want to Be Last!!!

Well, I think I have gotten my self over my head! Yep running New Bedford this weekend and I am scared!!! Don't think I am in anyway or shape prepared but I am going to give it a try! Pray for me!!!

100 Miles

So excited yesterday I hit the 100 mile mark for the year! It was really ahead of schedule for me so I am pretty excited!! I have also been taking part in the 100 day challenge over on Facebook. This challenge started on Jan 1 and the idea behind it is to exercise for 30 minutes for 100 days straight. I am happy to report that with today I hit 103 miles and finished out Day 36 of the 100 Day Challenge!

Park Running

This is the crew that came out with their mom this morning for a run in 7 degrees temps! Aren't they awesome! We had to go to a local park to run because the roads are just snow packed with snow...

We show this guy too!

Good bye July and hello August

Who is it only me but did the month of July just past us all right on by???? Honestly I have no idea how 31 days just went so quickly. August will be a big month for us. We are planning a 2 week trip to Alabama and Florida to look at southern schools for my older daughter.

Summer Running

Had a terrific run this morning with Haley... She pushed me to run longer and faster. Gosh I wish I had her youth!!! We were out on the roads before 6am and I think it made all the difference in the world....

The Vineyard

Can any one place recharge your life? I have been in a slump lately but running everyday along the coast and spending everyday on the beach has recharged me.

Independance Day at Gillette Stadium

Haley and I ran the Harvard Pilgrim 10k today. It was a lot of fun. The race started outside Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots and finished on the teams 50 yard line. It was a terrific well run race and we had a blast! We will run this one again next year for sure!

Happy Birthday Running Partner

Today is the 14th year of life for my wonderful daughter. We have been so blessed to have her in our life. What can you say about a precious gift that can only have come from God. Did I also mention that she is my favorite running partner and am so proud of her each and everytime she crosses the finish line!
Oh and by the way, the top picture is Haley from her 8th grade graduation and the bottom picture is the first race she ever ran when she was in 2nd grade. She won a prize in her age division. Yep I am proud!!!

Have a wonderful day!

20 Miles this week

Trying to run 20 miles this week. I am getting closer. Going into the weekend with 12.5 miles and it should be a decent running weekend! Let's hope by Sunday night I have a 29 miler week!

Really bad day

Woke up early this morning to go for a run.And I was right it was the only highlight of my day. I knew it was going to be a difficult day because last night I had been at a wake. My poor friend Marianne(who teaches right next door to me) has lost 3 members of her family in the last week. Yes, I said week. Her uncle was hit and killed while crossing the street to join his wife at a restaurant. Her mother in law got ammonia and was dead within 24 hours. Then her mother who went into the hospital for a routine procedure never recovered and died.
To make matters even worse Patty(my 4th grade teaching friend) who was a cervical cancer survivor discovered today that the cancer had spread to her lungs and chest. Honestly to was a bad day and I truly cannot put a positive spin on any of it.

Listen people out there in blogland! Enjoy your life to the fullest! Seize that day!

World Turtle Day

Today is World Turtle Day. So all the turtles out there unite!

Hello Weekend- Where did I leave my motivation?

It is a glorious Friday night here at the home front. I am sitting on the sleeping porch and enjoying my street from high above. Oh did I mention that I am also enjoying a Red Velvet cupcake too...
I really need to find my motivation because I would like to run early tomorrow morning and make it 6 miles or more.
Cross your fingers that my motivation is found and that I can do the miles.

DisneyLand Half Marathon

So the race is now offically at 75% full. What should I do, what should I do? This race was so fun to run last year and I know a gazillion runners running it. But I have a nonrunning husband who does not understand what would possess someone to literally fly across the country for 72 hours to go to a place/event that you have already done.

Am I crazy????


Help universe

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day

Went for an early morning run that was blustery but wonderful. Followed by french toast breakfast served on the good china! Then it was present time! My husband surprised me with a wonderful turtle charm for my bracelet. The kids made great presents that I absolutely love! Haley made a frame using Lilly wrapping paper and put my favorite running picture of us when we ran a 5k in Disneyland last fall. Hannah made me a wonderful picture with a great saying. I love it all! Truly I am blessed

Connecticut Race in the Park

I don't have a bib yet for this race but I am thinking I might head out early and get one. It is for a terrific cause and I think it might be the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day. Weather is not expected to be so hot so if I wake up and it is a down pour no running. So cross your fingers for no rain!

Is summer here?

There is no set path, just follow your heart.

unknown author

Lucky socks

This is a picture of what is left of my favorite running socks. I have to tell you that I have worn these socks during my 7 half marathons and I love the. Do you ever have a lucky item that you must run with? I will be at a loss with out this pair.