Category Archives: Nike+
Long-run Sunday!
My favorite. Today, I measured out an 8 mile route in the car, and figured I’d do something between 7 and 8 miles. With the last 1.5 miles of the first half being uphill, it ended up at 7.5. I … Continue reading
Filed under 31560158, Half Marathon, Nike+
Friday!
Oh, how I love Friday. Today is particularly lovely because 1) it’s a much-needed rest day, 2) I have precisely ONE MONTH left of work (four weeks from today–>big celebration), and 3) I just bought my ticket to Colombia! Five … Continue reading
Filed under Half Marathon, Nike+
Nike+, you’ve done me wrong
As you know, I adore long-run Sunday. Today was particularly exciting because it was to be the first time I’ve gone six consecutive miles–I’ve been excited all week. So this afternoon, hydrated and fortified with oatmeal, I headed out into … Continue reading
Filed under 31560158, Half Marathon, Nike+
Running makes me hungry
I have to laugh when people say things like, “I run so I can eat pizza,” because oh, how I get it. If I didn’t have 35 pounds to lose, I’d be all over that. But for now, healthy it … Continue reading
Filed under Nike+, Weight Loss
Half-marathon training: week 2 recap
Happy Valentine’s Day! Aside from the endless romantic comedies on TV (no complaining here–I love a good chick flick), it’s passed without incident or interest. For the past several years, I’ve been out of the country on Feb. 14. There’s … Continue reading
Filed under Half Marathon, Nike+, Weight Loss
5 things this runner is grateful for
1. A great run on a bad day. This evening, I was exhausted and crabby, work was frustrating, my shoulders were tight, the couch was comfortable, the TV was good, and Friday couldn’t come soon enough. After much procrastinating, I … Continue reading
Filed under Half Marathon, Nike+
Listen to Your Body!
A week ago, I bought a Nike+. If you’re not familiar with it, this little device uses a transmitter in your shoe to communicate to an iPod receiver the distance, pace, time, and calories burned for each run. Now, if … Continue reading
Filed under Half Marathon, Injuries, Nike+
