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 →

Salads and Balance #training #halfmarathon

by mamapoole // July 24, 2013 // Comments off

Switching my rest day yesterday, I had to work my ST (strength training) into this evening. After figuring out the TV, I was busily working my core with bells and whistles on. I’m tired, I’m beat. My daughter woke up... Continue reading →

Week 4 – Training schedule half-marathon #halfmarathon

by mamapoole // July 23, 2013 // Comments off

I couldn’t help myself. I ran on a rest day. But I have a good excuse, really I do! I have to split up my 2 mile walk + ST and rest day. So tomorrow morning, I’m ST available. My... 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 →

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 →