Kristy

Downward Dog

Feeling good is what it’s all about. ~Eoin Finn Tonight, after tucking Chet into bed, I had the house to myself. I unrolled my yoga mat. I pulled out a yoga video I haven’t practiced since before my pregnancy, and I spoiled myself for fifty minutes. Half way through my practice, I had company onContinue reading “Downward Dog”

Flying Solo

I earned my wings today. And my reward is two weeks of tapering until the Rock n Roll Half Marathon. Scheduling didn’t allow me to run with my running buddy this weekend. I was on my own for this long run – a first for this training cycle. Twelve independent miles. No music (I quitContinue reading “Flying Solo”

Whirlwind

Mental Reminder to myself: Goal #7 on my current list of goals – Stay flexible and open-minded as Christian starts his new job. (Did I mention he got a new job? again! This time he’s working with Craft Beers. He is a very happy man!) Remember longterm life goals for our family – This isContinue reading “Whirlwind”

A Race without Roads – ASYMCA Mud Run 8k

Over a celebratory beer after the worst race of my life, I quickly said “Oh that sounds like fun” when the talk of creating a team for a local mud run was brought up. After further investigation (on a well hydrated brain), I realized what I had got myself into by saying YES! – AnContinue reading “A Race without Roads – ASYMCA Mud Run 8k”

Unexpected Motivation

As I read through my favorite blogs today, I read Amanda’s blog post on Running on Waffles. As I read each sentence, my heart swelled. I couldn’t help but think about the motivation I have found while running. When I finally committed to running two years ago, Christian and I lived at the North EndContinue reading “Unexpected Motivation”