I am back at it. I have been courageous in my classroom trying new projects and ideas. This courage and experiments have lead to so many great(possibly) ideas to try…Read more
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Training – Week 1 – Midweek Report
I jumped back on the saddle this week. No more excuses. I have plans to run 5 races this fall and summer. Monday we lifted weights in which we have…Read more
Learning & Inspiration from Ironman and Preparing for Baby #3
Yesterday, the Ironman at St. George in Utah happened. I did not compete in this as I am far from being tough enough or in shape enough to even comprehend…Read more
Marathon and Half Marathon Training – Week Unknown…Mother Nature offers free GU Gel
My training plan is off. I fell off big…or at least thought I did the last few weeks. I was following a plan perfectly if you go back about 4…Read more
Marathon Training – Weeks 4 and 5 –
This post is going to cover my training from the last two weeks as I did not take time to reflect last Sunday. Starting with my rest day on Monday,…Read more
Marathon Training: Week 3 – Big Run and other obstacles
Hard to believe that I am already heading into week 4 of my marathon training this week. I was looking back over the week and despite missing out on one…Read more
Marathon Training: Week 2 – Setbacks and Developing a Strong Sense of Self
Last week I completed my first week of my marathon training. I was proud, excited, and felt really good about getting off on the right foot. Well, my left foot…Read more
Marathon Training – Week 2 – No AGAIN!!!!
Last night after coaching basketball I came home. My foot was killing me. It is still killing me. Yes, that same stupid foot that I had a stress fracture in…Read more
Marathon Training: Week 1 – Soreness and Reflection
I did it. I took the first steps toward my goal of running my first marathon. As the saying goes, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single…Read more
Marathon Training – Music For My Ears While Running…
This week has marked week #1 of my first ever marathon training. As I put in the miles (a recap of the week coming soon) I am in need of…Read more