Category: running

Lunar b*tches do Las Vegas

The lunar b*tches ran tonight and it was blissful. The air felt damp in a delicious way and we ran well, loose and comfortable. With two miles left, I tossed out Las Vegas and the massacre which occurred there today. Like our pace, our thoughts were in synch. We wondered why those kind of weapons … Continue reading Lunar b*tches do Las Vegas →

Bees and bruises – Moreau Lake 15K Trail run

This time of year is incredibly busy. There are school meetings and events, soccer games and doctor's appointments all to be worked into a calendar already full of other mundane tasks. This means there's a lot of picking and choosing when it comes to selecting races in the early fall.  Last week Lunar B*tch Karen … Continue reading Bees and bruises – Moreau Lake 15K Trail run →

50 essential 4-letter words

When I run, I think. Last night I was thinking about the turmoil in our world - the terrorist attacks in our country and abroad, the  conflict between our elected representatives and the folks they're supposed to represent, the wave of anger that sometimes feels like it's going to drown our country...it was pretty dark. … Continue reading 50 essential 4-letter words →

3 friends, 2 cities, 1 lucky human – part 1

This first week of summer vacation has been nonstop fun and shenanigans. I'm not sure I could maintain the pace for 9 more weeks, but I've really enjoyed starting my summer in gangbuster fashion. The U2 show gave me the perfect opportunity to spend some time in my most favorite city, NYC. I swapped some … Continue reading 3 friends, 2 cities, 1 lucky human – part 1 →

Walkway over the Hudson Half Marathon – 6/11/17

In our ongoing quest to check items off our runner’s bucket list, Chrissy and I headed south to take on Sunday's Walkway over the Hudson half. Due to the crazy early start time (7:00 a.m. with a suggested arrival time of 90 minutes earlier), we drove down Saturday evening and enjoyed a few hours of … Continue reading Walkway over the Hudson Half Marathon – 6/11/17 →

3 nights, 3 burgers

It’s been a weird week. I’ve consistently been one day ahead of the calendar, thinking today was tomorrow, and each time I mentally corrected myself, I was disappointed to find myself a day “behind.” See? This is what happens when I have too much free time - I can't keep track of it. While concluding … Continue reading 3 nights, 3 burgers →