Getting back into the training groove this week! Overall, I felt good and was able to log some good runs! Sunday: Westminster Women’s 5K. Fourth place overall in 22:36, my slowest 5K in about 10 years, but my fastest 3 miles in nearly two months. Lost about 30 seconds due to having to walk/jog through a flooded tunnel under the road. Overall, I was happy with my performance running a more » Read more
Vanilla’s Training Log 5-12-13
Happy Mother’s Day, everyone! I hope have/had a wonderful day! I have mixed feelings about my training this week. I had high hopes for higher running mileage and getting back in the pool, but I am still tired from Eugene. I started off the week somewhat hard, only to feel somewhat unmotivated and just down right tired towards the end of the week. It was a big reminder that my more » Read more
5 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day by Running
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and what a wonderful day it is to show our moms how much we appreciate them in our lives. Moms are special: they are there for us through the good and bad times. They usually give us the best advice (even if we don’t want to hear it), and when we fall down, they pick us up, dust us off and encourage us to keep more » Read more
Vanilla’s Training Log: 5-5-13
Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone! I started the week by running a BQ at Eugene–yes, a BQ! Sunday: Eugene Marathon. 3:37:50. I met my goal of a BQ, but a nasty fall halfway through the race cost me some precious time and nearly forced me to DNF. I made it, though, and I am still ecstatic that I ran a BQ! (A race report is pending)! Monday: Rest! Enjoyed the more » Read more
Ask-A-Salty: Running Underwear
Ask-a-Salty is a feature we offer to answer any questions that you have about running. If you have a question for us, just click on ‘Ask-a-Salty’ link right above the Salty Running banner, and submit your question. Or if that’s too hard, just click here. Our most recent question came from Amanda: Just curious of your choice (brand/style) of underwear for running? I’m struggling with finding the right one and more » Read more
Vanilla’s Training Log 4-21-13
One week until the Eugene Marathon! My foot is feeling much better, and I followed doctor’s orders to not run until Saturday. The time off from running and the down time from everything else has really helped me to realize that I do enjoy training and pushing myself. I was starting to feel a little overwhelmed, but I think some of that stress was self-inflicted. The past several days have more » Read more
Vanilla’s Training Log 4-14-13
The theme for this week’s log was: no running! When I felt that twinge in my right foot last week, I decided to not run until I hear what my doc had to say. So, I made it a point to not let my mind fill with doubt about Eugene and stay positive, knowing that I was doing the right thing. Total weekly mileage was 0, but I was able more » Read more
Vanilla’s Training Log 4-7-13
Three weeks until the Eugene Marathon! This week started on such a high note: nice, 20 mile run, birthday, and a trip to Florida to visit my parents….. But, it ended on somewhat of a sour note with a sore foot, which caused me to bag my long run over the weekend and wonder what is going on???? Sunday: Easter Sunday! Beautiful weather in Boulder made for a wonderful 20 more » Read more
Vanilla’s Training Log 3-31-13
It’s hard to believe that March is over and a new month is on the horizon! Where does the time go? I love springtime, so I am excited for the nice weather in the upcoming weeks. But, I still can’t get over how fast the time goes. Four weeks until Eugene at the end of the month! One last long run to go! Sunday: 17 miles on the treadmill. Yep, more » Read more
Vanilla’s Training Log 3-24-13
Ok, so I am a few days late posting my log from last week! The days have gotten away from me, and things have been super busy at work. Despite all of that, I was able to get in a great week of training. I was just shy of my goal of 50 miles, but a shorter long run this week, and shift to tri-training are good reasons! I am more » Read more