Half marathon training schedule and weekly menu

by mamapoole // August 18, 2013 // Comments off

It’s true. I have fallen off the running wagon for almost two weeks. But that doesn’t mean I can’t get back up. I still see my goal to run the half marathon very soon! Life has truly thrown some curve... Continue reading →

Giddy Up 5k and training schedule for half marathon #halfmarathon

by mamapoole // August 12, 2013 // Comments off

While you were all snoozing in this Sunday morning (or perhaps you weren’t.. 🙁 shucks!!) I was out running a morning 5k! Yes, I have signed up for races all throughout the months to make sure I am ready for... Continue reading →

Running in Silence and quick tenderloin #halfmarathon

by mamapoole // August 9, 2013 // Comments off

Tonight was pretty cool. I ran in silence. What? Word. I had a new magazine waiting for me at my treadmill, but seriously, who can run and read? I sure can’t. My body is aching all over from the kickboxing... Continue reading →

Negative Nancy and Old Bay Fish and French Fries

by mamapoole // August 8, 2013 // Comments off

Today was a down-er day. Have you ever had one of those? Where everything goes wrong, no matter what you do? Jeepers, by the end of the day I became a Negative Nancy. I would totally rant but I shouldn’t.... Continue reading →

Week 5 Training – Running a Half-Marathon #halfmarathon

by mamapoole // August 6, 2013 // Comments off

I’m super ready to get back into the swing of things! After an eleven day vacation with my family, I still feel nonfunctional! I usually have the blog post written, dressed and showered by now…just be lucky there’s no smell-net!... Continue reading →

Results of Week 3 – Training for Half-marathon

by mamapoole // July 21, 2013 // Comments off

Hey MBB readers, I can’t believe that week four is right around the corner. Seriously. I can’t get over it. I can’t believe I’m training for a half-marathon. A non-runner has been running for three whole weeks. I’m high-fiving myself... Continue reading →

Mind Games, Goals and Playlists: training #halfmarathon

by mamapoole // July 20, 2013 // Comments off

I have decided that I have a really strong love/hate relationship with running. I hate to start, I love to finish. As soon as I start, I just want to finish. My legs hurt the most the first five minutes... Continue reading →

Week 3 training for #running a half-marathon

by mamapoole // July 17, 2013 // Comments off

It’s amazing how quickly the time flies when you’re having fun! Week 3 for my half-marathon training is already here, woot! Woot! But first, let’s put together week 2 progress… REQUIRED ACCOMPLISHED Day 1 Rest Accomplished Day 2 Run/Walk 3... Continue reading →

Birthday 5k: Pikesville Miles that Matters

by mamapoole // July 15, 2013 // Comments off

Let’s just say, I had a VERY rough start to my birthday morning. My daughter hit peak of this virus and was up, ALL. NIGHT. LONG. That means, so was mama. By 5am, she fell asleep and I headed into... Continue reading →

Running out of anger: #halfmarathon training

by mamapoole // July 11, 2013 // Comments off

I have had an interesting few days both emotionally and physically. For starters, I held my one and only plank for thirty seconds, which allowed me to shake like a leaf. The following day, I was still feeling it. But... Continue reading →