(Running) Shoe Tree
If I were to post using only words, it would go something like this, “Yeah! Hooray! I’m so psyched! OMG! Wooooo!” I am thrilled to be part of Eat. Blog. Run. (And then I also think, “Eek! Scared! Nervous!” but I’ll suppress that for now.) So I’ll add a photo: I can balance my running shoes, creating a “shoe tree!” Okay, you all are...
Read MoreBarefoot Running
I’m going to start this by saying barefoot running is completely new to me. I just started two and a half weeks ago. Basically, the idea is that shoes can promote bad running form. If you are wearing really cushioned shoes, striking the ground with bad form isn’t going to hurt (until later when your knees, hips and/or back get sore). If you don’t have shoes on, the pain is...
Read MoreMusic or No Music?
I went running the other day and I didn’t take my head phones. I liked it as my head was free to think. But then I started thinking too much. Things like: I’m really thirsty, Is this how I breathe, My feet are loud when they hit the ground. I may only run without music every once in a while!
Read MoreGetting Some Much Needed Relay Rest at Country Inn & Suites
We’re happy to have Country Inn and Suites sponsoring our stay as we race for our relay! We’ll be calling the Sunnyvale Country Inn home for the weekend as we rejuvenate in between runs on the course. Friday night will be the most important night of sleep, as van #1 will be up at 4 am to hit the road to the start at Calistoga. Yes, I said 4 am, our start time is 7:00 Saturday...
Read MoreMoji Knee Brace
About 15 years ago, after a soccer injury in high school, I had a series of three knee surgeries. A.C.L. replacements, double meniscus repairs, the works. I was down for the count each time for at least six weeks. I even tried on my wedding dress with a pair of crutches. Good times. I thought I’d never run, or do any kind of aerobic activity again after the horrifically painful...
Read MoreThank you OWATER!
A couple of weeks ago I ran the Cambridge 5-miler to get my race mojo running. At the end, reps were handing out OWATER, an electrolyte drink. I studied the label (I apparently remain obsessed with label reading, even when sweaty and tired), liked what I saw (no nasty preservatives or artificial sweeteners), took two bottles (lemon line and strawberry pomegranate), and enjoyed them that...
Read MoreGrab a Button and Run!
