Music Monday: 1901

Artist: Phoenix
Title: 1901
Fave Line: "Past and present, they don't matter now the future's sorted out"

Miles logged: 4.0

Spring May be Over Soon

It's already almost too hot to run outside after work. In fact, earlier this week I did my work out on the treadmill at the gym. Today, I rushed out of the office to get to the track for my run. Good news, it was actually open! While it has limited hours on the weekend, the track is open until 9pm on weekdays! 

Normally I run to the track from the house, nearly 5 miles round trip, but I didn't have enough time for that this evening. Instead, I drove over. There were quite a few other runners and walkers and a little boys soccer team practicing in the infield. I always run the outer lane on the track, 8, to get more distance with fewer laps. A little trick I play on my mind, I guess. And, no one else ever runs that lane, so it is a good bet when there are other people. The only piece that doesn't always work out is that it's difficult to pass people when you are running a longer lap than they are! 

Miles logged: 4.0

Music Monday : "Ain't It Fun"

Artist: Paramore
Title: "Ain't It Fun"
Fave Line: "Ain't it good to be on your own"

Miles logged: 0.0

Marathon Running is Easy

Finishing a marathon is easy, or so says my brother. He's only ever crossed the finish line once. Check it out...

Miles logged: 9.25

Boston: A Year Later, I Remember

The 2013 Boston Marathon bombings is one of the significant historical events where I will remember exactly where I was and what I was doing the moment I found out for the rest of my life. At 34 years of age, there are only 3 other events that I cannot forget either.

The events of the bombings a year ago and the subsequent manhunt were so terrifying and confusing for me. I'm still not sure I have come to terms with why these terrorists chose the Boston Marathon to manifest such a terrible tragedy. If you have ever been to the finish line of a race, let alone a marathon, you know that it is one of the most the most joyful places in the world. Runners who have been training for months,or even years, to cross that finish line are reuniting with the families that supported them along the way, is a magical experience to be a part of. The Boston Marathon is a race most of us will train our whole lives to qualify for, but never make it. That finish line is hallowed ground for runners.

My heart goes out to the bombing victims and their families on the year anniversary tragedy. Their courage and perseverance are a testament to the power of the human spirit, to the strength of the running community. Boston strong.

Miles logged: 4.0

Music Monday: Runaway Baby

Artist: Bruno Mars
Title: Runaway Baby
Fave Line: "Run run run away, run away baby, before I put my spell on you"

Miles logged: 0.0

Watch Your Mileage

Someone once gave me a great piece of advice--watch your mileage in the Spring. It has nothing to do with the cicadian rhythms or the cycle of the moon, but the desire of every runner to get outside and enjoy the warming weather. 

For the last few weeks, I've been rushing home from work a couple of days a week to go for a run before it gets dark. I love running in this weather. But it's easy to dial up the mileage and not even notice. So, keep an eye on your weekly mileage and don't increase it more than 10% a week to help prevent an injury. 

Miles logged: 4.0

Music Monday: Sleeping with a Friend

Artist: Neon Trees
Title: Sleeping with a Friend
Fave Line: "When we go out, yeah, we're electric, coursing through our bodies 'til we're one."

Miles logged: 0.0

The Month in Review: March

Here are the best and worst tips from the Runner's World Page-a-Day calendar for March.

Higher stride count equals faster pace.

Wish I had taken this advice. Instead, I have a 6 pound dog that cries every time I go for a run without him. :(

Great advice!

I feel like I eat everything besides meat. I'm going to try to pick up one new thing at the grocery store this week.

If you put your mind to it, you can do it.

I used to do this when my husband used to ran, long before I ever became a runner. And I used to sing to him the songs on my ipod. He loved it.

When feeling run down, take a break from running.

New runners always run too fast!

Breathing is key for preventing stitches.

Miles logged: 0.0