Do you remember that movie Kicking and Screaming? I think I lost the dvd in the divorce, but remember it as being about a kids' soccer team and it was cutely funny. Well, let me tell you something, being a soccer mom isn't remotely amusing. Practice three days a week and double-header games that begin … Continue reading Soccer Mom Rebellion
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Cross country love
Despite the fact that the conditions were dangerously icy yesterday and I fell multiple times, jamming my thumb really hard once and landing on my ass hard enough to create a bruise that I almost felt compelled to name, I absolutely LOVE cross-country skiing. If you haven't given it a try because you mistakenly believe … Continue reading Cross country love
I ran (so far away) – 2012 race summary
My goal for 2012 was to run one organized race or run per month and, if we take the number of races I ran and divide them by twelve, I accomplished my mission. As I removed my race numbers from my bulletin board, I arranged them, as any borderline obsessive would, in chronological order and … Continue reading I ran (so far away) – 2012 race summary
Snow job
Today, without a doubt, was the best cross-country skiing I've been fortunate enough to enjoy in the past 2 winters. The company, the conditions, the lighting, it was all perfect. The only thing that ever so slightly marred the afternoon was an exchange we observed between a couple as we headed up a hill following … Continue reading Snow job
From tepid to hot to steamy
In my attempt to recreate last year's Christmas in the desert, I bought myself a week's worth of unlimited yoga classes at the Hot Yoga Spot in Stuyvesant Plaza. I'd heard good things about this studio and was excited to sample as many classes as possible during my holiday break and for $25, it was … Continue reading From tepid to hot to steamy
Albany’s Last Run
Saturday night was the 16th annual Last Run in Albany. This is absolutely one of my favorite races of the year - festive, fun and filled with friends. This year, my friend Lisa got herself together and registered before the race reached its 1500 runner capacity and we had a blast! The course for this … Continue reading Albany’s Last Run
Full moon run – at last!
Months after I first aspired to it, I finally found someone available and willing to take a longish full moon run. We got lucky with the weather as well as the brightness of the moon and had an inspiring, awesome run. Let me share the experience and challenging route we mostly enjoyed. We left my … Continue reading Full moon run – at last!
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