The Accidental PR
I know I’m getting lazy about keeping up with the blog when I can immediately follow one race report with another. But, here we are. I signed up for the … Continue reading
A Nice Jog in the City of Wind (Chicago 2011 Race Report)
If you’re running short on time, here’s the abbreviated version of my Chicago Marathon 2011 experience: Create plan Execute plan Congratulate self for successful plan execution with deep dish pizza … Continue reading
Crossing the Chasm
A good friend recently started a new job for an athletically-oriented company, wherein she is expected to regularly take part in a number of endurance events. My first impression: This … Continue reading
Did You Run Off the Edge of the World?
Okay, I admit it. It’s been a really long time since I wrote a post. You might have thought the blog was dead. (Hopefully none of you thought I was … Continue reading
Eating Veg in the Land of E. Coli
For over two years now, I’ve been a fairly strict vegetarian. I say “fairly” because while I won’t eat any meat (including fish), I will pull bits of ham off … Continue reading
Woe to the Finish-Line Video
Can someone tell me when, exactly, finish-line videos became “the thing”? I feel like I’ve missed quite a few American cultural moments being in Europe – Charlie Sheen’s meltdown, Sarah … Continue reading
Back at It
When I first looked at the dates for Rogue’s Fall Marathon Training, I thought, May 21st? That’s perfect! Two weeks to relax post-marathon, and then I’ll be dying to get … Continue reading
Race Report: Düsseldorf Marathon 2011
A week ago at this time, I was sitting at an outdoor cafe in Aachen, eating a giant bowl of spätzle, wearing a skirt, and wondering if I’d ever be … Continue reading
Race Report: DVV Antwerp 10 Miles
I think it’s fair to say I’ve gotten a little too comfortable with the idea of living in Europe. I don’t mean that in the “I want to stay here … Continue reading
Is 10 the New 11?
Lately I’ve been running fast. Not Boston fast, or even Houston fast. (Houston recently announced a 4:00 qualifying standard for guaranteed entry in 2012. Prestige is nice and all, but … Continue reading
Running Fiesta 