Dash and Splash

Dash and Splash

Well, this happened. The other nine look pretty. I lost a toenail. After one stinkin' half marathon. I suppose it was already on the way out, it just took a little nine mile run to officially heave-ho. It's funny that I posted this photo because I swore I'd...

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Sarasota Half Marathon Race Report 2013

Sarasota Half Marathon Race Report 2013

On Sunday, I ran the Sarasota 1/2 Marathon. As predicted it was NOT my best "race" time. However, it was an awesomely fun race and as un-predicted (is this a word?) it WAS a good idea. Begin PSA: Before I begin the race report I need to back it up to Wednesday...

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Track & Crossboot

Track & Crossboot

Ow. I'm sore. This week on "B.o.B.'s comeback trail" I hit up Track Tuesday and Crossboot. Track was on Tuesday, duh, and last night was Crossboot. I really needed both of these workouts as they have helped to set a benchmark that I can grow from. Er, grow back...

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The Comeback

The Comeback

Thus far, my comeback to running has been easier than I expected. I had a blessing from mother nature last week and it was extra chilly for my return to running. This is huge for me as I love, love, love cold weather running. I'm hopeful that Chicago will be nice and...

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Seems like a good idea

Seems like a good idea

I've sorta kinda not really eased my way back into running and I must admit I haven't been as cautious as I probably should be. I just can't help myself. I'm a runner and I love running. Is there a 12 step program for this somewhere? This week so far I've completed...

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Unlucky Number Seven

Unlucky Number Seven

I didn't really want to write this post because I don't want anyone to think I'm one of those weird people who eats crap all the time and doesn't gain weight. Trust me, I hate those people too. I also don't want anyone to think I'm anorexic or have body dysmorphia. I...

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Let’s get some shoes

Let’s get some shoes

Since I had my first run back Saturday it dawned on me that I needed to get some new running shoes. *Squeal* Any girl will tell you there's nothing like buying shoes but any runner will tell you that regular shoe buying pales in comparison to that of...

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Running is hard.

Running is hard.

Yesterday I had my first run in six weeks. I do not recommend taking six weeks off of running but if you have to, you absolutely can start again. Be warned: it hurts. On Saturday morning I got up to chilly temps and headed out to the Run to Remember Alexis...

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Grandma’s Marathon 2026 Race Recap

It’s been 84 years since I’ve written on this website. Since more than five of you said on my social media that you would read a race recap, here we go. I will attempt brevity but I have SO much to say. Grab a beverage and settle in. PRE RACE Way back in January I saw...

2023: A Look Back

It's almost the new year, and I keep hearing people say how the year flew by. Well friends, this year did not fly by for me. I think I would have preferred that. For me, it was a year of rebuilding my fitness. It was a year of new challenges and learning to work with...

Top Ten Things That Have Helped My Mental Health During Injury

As some of you may know, I am an ambassador for Still I Run. Ironically enough, I got the news I was accepted to be an ambassador about a week before I hurt my back. The irony being that Still I Run is a cause that supports running to help with mental health, plus a...

Happy New Year!…and How to Work on Your Lower Back Pain

Happy New Year! I promised to write more, mostly to myself cause who the heck still reads this, and so here I am! I'm just shy of six weeks out from my initial back injury. I'm not sure if I call it an injury or lumbar disc disease? Either way it sucks. Here's what...

The Return of the Blog

I realize the last time I wrote an update here was February 2020. Yikes. I was all guns blazing heading into my bikini competition prep. But, we all know what happened the very next month. The C word: Covid. I tried so hard to stick with the training. Truly. I worked...

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