Ghostly Gallop 2013 Virtual Race Results- How Did It Go? It’s race weekend- woot woot! Many of us runners (and walkers too!) write up race reports after finishing our races. It’s a great way to capture the moment in writing because Lord knows I forget so much soon after it happens. The more … [Read more…]
It’s hard to believe, but we started the latest virtual Couch to 5k training program almost 7 weeks ago! I’ve been a resource on Facebook to a group of runners going through this program and I thought it would be fun to get their perspective on how they felt it was going. I asked how far they … [Read more…]
Are you ready? Excited? Nervous? Dreading it? Ready or not, here it comes. That’s right. The Couch-to-5k program starts TOMORROW! It’s time to dig within yourself and awaken your inner walking or running beast. Take it one day at a time, putting one foot in front of the other. I know, it’s … [Read more…]
Who wants to be a runner?! Once again, we are launching a sisterhood version of the Couch to 5K program, a 9 week program geared towards getting you from the couch to running a 5K in 9 weeks. Ya’ll know that we have a large, loving, supportive group of runners here and we want to add … [Read more…]
Here we are- the final check-in for the Couch to 5K program. Congratulations! High fives all around. How did it go? Did you finish strong? Are you still in the midst of the program- what week are you on? What did you learn about yourself? What was the best thing about the program….the worst? … [Read more…]
You are the home stretch of Couch to 5k, entering your LAST week of training. How is it going? Who is still around? Are you becoming the runner you envisioned yourself to be? I am so excited for you! You made a commitment and you are seeing it through. Maybe you hit a few bumps in the road, or maybe … [Read more…]
Good morning runner lady friends! It’s time to check in from last week and let me know how the running is going. Are you successfully completing each day? Is it getting easier, harder or staying just the same? Can you BELIEVE that you are running for such long periods of time? Give yourself a big … [Read more…]
First off- HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all of you mothers out there. What are you doing today to celebrate YOU? Some keep it low key and others do not but either way, I want to wish you a heartfelt day that is filled with love, laughter, peacefulness and kindness. MWAH! Now, for all you new runners … [Read more…]
Good morning runner lady friends! This will be a quick check-in. How did your week go and are you ready to tackle this week’s runs? Just a heads up that day three of this week includes a 2 1/4 mile straight run (no walking)- eek! I know full faith that you can do it. The mind is a powerful thing so … [Read more…]
Good morning ladies! How are YOU doing? It’s time to check-in for Couch to 5K- let me know how it’s going- thumbs up, thumbs down or somewhere in between. Tell me YOUR story. Tell me if YOU need encouragement. We have an entire community of runners ready to give you that high-five for a great … [Read more…]
We are entering Week 4 of Couch to 5K. Is it just me or are the weeks just flying by? Last week was fraught with all kinds of devastation around the United States, with the Boston Marathon Bombings and the plant explosion in West, TX. My heart feels so heavy for the loss of life and those … [Read more…]
Here we are- week 3 of the Couch to 5K program! Are you still around? Are in this for the long haul? Lots of folks fall off this week- they get tired, life gets busy, the run segments get longer and they wonder what the heck they are doing. Is that you or do you have the discipline and … [Read more…]
Good Morning Lovely Runners! Well- you’ve done it. You survived Week 1 of Couch to 5K. I have to know- how did it go? Easier, harder, or just what you thought it would be? Did you have your breathing under control? Any weird aches and pains besides the ones you would normally expect from … [Read more…]
Folks, this is it ! TODAY is THE day! We are kicking off our Couch to 5K Virtual Program TODAY! It is time for you embark on your journey to become a runner. That means lacing up the shoes and heading out the door, or hoping on the treadmill. Oh Happy Easter to those celebrating … [Read more…]
Here we go again with the Couch to 5K Virtual Program. So you wanna be a runner but have no idea where to start? You watched us from the sidelines back in January and February as women who had never run before took on the challenge of building endurance and slashing mental hurdles to achieve … [Read more…]