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

12 Days of Christmas ~ Dining DelSo

On the seventh day, God rested, right?  Well, on the 7th day of Christmas, so did I - at Mingle, that is.  Here's how it went down... Following a fun run and a delicious cocktail, I knew I needed to get back to the DelSo, park my car for the night and walk somewhere to … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas ~ Dining DelSo

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

Santa Speedo Sprint!

Winter  WonderLark, continues to be my favorite annual Lark street event.  My little guy and I have gone three years in a row and we always have a good time.  When I pitched the plan to him late last week, I mentioned the race with all the Santas.  He looked at me blankly.  When I … Continue reading Santa Speedo Sprint!