On Turning 40 {soon}…and Running

Well, not yet at least. But 2016 will be a big year, and I’ve started to think about the significance of turning 40. Is there any big momentous thing I’d like to do to celebrate it. Is there any way I want to ramp up to the big event. Here are some thoughts below. Try…

40 days to 15

It’s 3/29/15, my 39th birthday weekend (day before my birthday). I’m in the car with my husband, Eric, headed to Astoria to spend the night and relax. Eric and I recently ran the Shamrock 15k, which we do annually in an attempt to offset the damage of the Portland winter to the body and soul….

Change of Pace: Barefoot Training 101 for Over-Pronators

This blog started as a means to track my experience training for the NYC Marathon back in 2004. Over the years it’s evolved based on my flights of fancy and changing interests (lately, gardening). Today I revert back to my fitness focus for the pleasure of sharing what my group fitness program is offering. Last…