In a couple hours I’m heading into New York City. Tomorrow is the New York City Marathon. I’m running in the New York City Marathon. I still can’t believe it. I’m excited. Excited for this: and this: and this: I’m also shitting in my pants for those same reasons. I’m nervous. Really, really nervous. This […]
Sound Mind Sound Body
You might be surprised by what happens when you put it all out there.
When I started this blog, I wanted it to be a place for moms (and dads) to come to get a laugh. And to not feel so alone. To know that there is at least one other person out there whose kids aren’t perfect. Whose marriage isn’t always a fairy tale. Whose house is a […]
Another birdie leaves the nest.
So Meghan’s stint here on the blog has come to an end. Here are her thoughts on the journey: On July 11th, my husband and I both weighed in at the Y and made a silly little bet about who could lose 10lbs. first. I weighed in 128 that day. Soon after that weigh in […]
(Another) Paradigm shift
Last Saturday morning I ran the 20 miles I was supposed to run according to my training plan. The first 16 miles were great. And then my body just seized up. Today I’m supposed to run 16 miles. I have a lot of crap to do today. A lot. And it’s physical. So I could […]
The journey is the reward.
I ran 20 miles on Saturday. The first 16 miles were great. I felt awesome. At 13 miles, a friend who is also running the NYC marathon (and is training for an iron man triathlon next year), ran past me. He told me I looked strong. It gave me a little confidence boost. About a […]
Longest run, and shortest post, ever.
I ran 20 miles this morning. I don’t think I need to say anything else. I mean, except, Bring on the Blue Moons. VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!!! All you need to do is click on the banner above to register a vote for me! You can vote one time every […]