Tracking Miles Calendar #10k #running

by mamapoole // January 19, 2014 // Comments off

All day today, I could not get focused. Mr E. has been getting up at 5:50 am, which is normally my time to get up. But it’s just that. My wake up time, not his. He’s usually a 8ish bird…wonder... Continue reading →

Week in Review Fitness Training and tidbits #10k

by mamapoole // January 18, 2014 // Comments off

This week, I’ve been working my butt off, literally. It is killing me right now. But in a good way. In the way you want to stretch out long and say, “oooh, that feels soo good!” Not “ouch, I can’t... Continue reading →

Training with Jeff Galloway 5k/10k

by mamapoole // January 13, 2014 // Comments off

I’ve received two emails in the past week asking me what my running plan is. First, I love receiving emails and comments, it’s almost like someone is answering my one-sided conversation 😉 Keep them coming! Okay, so hubby gave me... Continue reading →

Day 1 of December 10k Training

by mamapoole // December 2, 2013 // Comments off

Guess what? I’m baaaaaack!!! I have to be honest, I’ve always had a thing for Steven Tyler…how could you not with that smile? Anyways, I brought down my buddy (let’s call the treadmill Jim) and played him out. The first... Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →