Eleven. 80’s Tube Socks. A Statue. And Standing Strong in Pursuit of Her Dreams. Miles: 6 biked, 11 stairs climbed Song in my head: All things Halloween Brunch Food Motivation: Fears and waffles On a cool, wintry March day in New York City on International Women’s Day, McCann Ad Agency placed a sculpture in front of…
A short hike, a hut and a group of unwieldy climbers Location: White Mountains, New Hampshire Miles: 8 with 4,000 vertical ft Song in my head: Take me Home, Country Road – John Denver (because that is what one hiker was singing at the summit) Brunch food motivation: Hot Chocolate of the Hut kind We huddled close,…
Buddy Up! Partner Running. Miles: 4 + 37 Harvard Stadium Sections Song in my head: Journey Brunch food motivation: Zico Chocolate Coconut Water This past weekend I went on a run with my running buddy, Meesh. We chose one of our old running haunts. It just felt right again. As we paced around the river and fell into sync…
“Sometimes you have to slow down in order to move fast.” – Jenny Nash [Heads Up: Belated New Year’s Post Ahead. But I think the musings still apply and there’s a super cool video with music to match, so there’s that.] A New Year. A New You. As the lights flash on the countdown to new…
“When the lights dim and the cameras go away, know that our support and love for you will never waver.” – Mayor Menino
One last brunch, high fives at the top, and all of the jumping pictures. Miles: 10 Song in my head: Trumpets by Jason Derulo (because this run deserves a fanfare) Brunch food motivation: Omelette I know I said we had our last longest run before the race, but we still had a couple shorter long runs…
The Longest Run. PRPs. And Taper Time. Miles: 20 Song in my head: Break Free by Ariana Grande because I can’t get enough of that kid Brunch food motivation: Eggs. Of the homemade kind. This is my favorite training run. Runners from all clubs and charity teams come out to prepare for the last long run before…
Snow in Spring. Quiet Streets. 18 Miles. Miles: 18 Song in my Head: Lose My Breath by Destiny’s Child Brunch Food Motivation: Crepes Meesh and Kate were on a mission. Over the rolling hills, through the sleepy streets (as Eric calls them) of Wayland, we made our way through the flakes of snow silently drifting down. Destiny’s Child…
Rocked by a Puddle. Respecting Grossman’s Hill. Rainy Day Running. Miles: 16 Song in my head: Go Getta by Young Jeezy ft R. Kelly Brunch Food Motivation: Warm things My carpool buddy Tim pulled up alongside my apartment at 7:40am ready to take on the day. With a playlist by Murph pumping, and Katy Perry’s Brave coming…
Shorts weather, a semi-new route, and a game of dibs. Miles: 17 Song in my head: Baby Don’t Lie – Gwen Stefani (because she is one badass lady) Brunch Food Motivation: Dunks (half hot chocolate, half coffee – a glorious recipe Mal Sakats taught me) We switched things up today – a new starting destination, a Sunday…