Asa and I are hanging out watching Sesame Street in Spanish and I’ve got my foot in a pot full of ice. The Thursday night run at Eisenhower is in a bit and I’m really looking forward to it. I already did some speed work in the zoo this morning. The race (chase) begins after…Read more
Tags: ultrarunning mom
30
Sep
I had an interview with a store I was hoping to have sponsor me. My hopes are not high, mostly because I didn’t field the “And what do you do in your free time?” question well. Me: (incredulously) Free time? Very nice young girl: (kindly, smiling) Yes, when you’re not running or working? Me: (slowly)…Read more
Tags: ultrarunning, ultrarunning mom
29
Sep
I saw this in the parking lot at the doctor’s office today. Tempting, eh? So curious…
29
Sep
Eliot and Asa were out in the driveway when I got home from Austin last night. Asa sprinted (and I mean sprinted) towards the car when he caught sight of me. He threw himself into my arms, gave me a hug and then said, “Okay, let’s run!” So we ran around the yard and up…Read more
Tags: ultrarunning mom
27
Sep
My sister sent the note below yesterday morning. It’s hysterical, so I figured I’d share. Background: C. lives in Hawaii (Hello H.U.R.T?). Her husband is deployed again and she has two little girls. She bought them a parakeet when my brother in-law deployed this time to distract them from the ordeal. E. named the bird…Read more
26
Sep