For so many months I have had a list as long as my leg (I have very long legs, by the way) with all of the things that I have to do.  I had to run so many miles per week, I had to count my Weight Watcher’s POINTS, I had to lift weights, I [...]

I honestly feel a little lost now that I don’t have to train for the half marathon.  Not having a training plan for the first time in five months just feels foreign.  I’m not sure what to do with myself.  It wasn’t just time spent training, it was time and energy spent reading about training, [...]

I have had no choice, but to recover from yesterday.  I was so sore, last night that I had to take an Advil and I had a very hard time getting comfortable.  When I woke up, this morning, I was very stiff and sore in more places than I described, yesterday. Getting up and walking [...]

I’m not quite sure where to begin, maybe I’ll just start from the beginning, getting some of the disgusting details out of the way because it wouldn’t be true Kristie form if I were to forgo specifics even if it may be grotesque.  I woke up around 3:30 AM and couldn’t fall back asleep.  I [...]

It is 9:53 PM and I have my clothes laid out, timer placed on running shoe, poncho packed, and now just winding down before I go to bed.  I watched in amazement as my daughter completed the kid’s marathon, today.  It was amazing to watch her run that last 1.2 mile stretch across the finish [...]

Last night, just as I was feeling extremely guilty for not working out, I got a call from a friend who is also attempting to finish the triathlon, May 29th.  She asked if I would be interested in meeting at the pool for a swim.  As much as I wanted to grunt, “Heeeeeeelllll no”, I [...]

My last eight miler did not happen, today.  I stepped out my door into the cold rain and determination pushed me to get into the car to drive to the trail.  It had stopped raining at the time that I pulled into the parking lot.  I was in shorts and a short sleeve tech shirt, [...]

Spin class was challenging, today, but it was just the kick in the pants that I needed.  It also made me decide that I do want to complete the triathlon.  The decision was also easier for me to make with the support of my friends.  Having these goals and with each accomplishment along the way in [...]

I haven’t yet decided if I am going to attempt the triathlon in May.  The 1/2 marathon is April 24th, 5k May 15th, Tour de Cure 30 mile bike ride May 22nd, and the tri is May 29th.  I am nervous to try the triathlon, but this would be a good time to do it [...]

Yesterday was a busy day.  I woke up at 6:50 AM, had a breakfast of low-fat cottage cheese and fruit.  Hit the trail running about 7:30 AM, ran eight miles in 1:43, which is pretty slow, but the fact that I was feeling great and made it that far is quite the accomplishment. After a [...]