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Phoenix Marathon Expo Day

After drinking too much water on Thursday to make up for the dry air on the plane and the dry air in Arizona, my night was a series of ups and downs with little sleep. It’s tough sleeping in a hotel anyway since the temperature never seems right and the bed isn’t all that comfortable. Stopped fighting the lack of sleep at 6:15 am and got up to move around. At 6:50, I was out the door to enjoy a very flat run around the Mesa Riverview lots, finding my way around. 2.36 miles at a 8:43 pace. Legs felt [...]

By Joanne|2015-02-27T20:59:12-05:00February 27, 2015|Running|2 Comments

2015 Race Schedule

It just occurred to me that I hadn't listed my anticipated race schedule for this year. The months are already getting away from me and we're only two into this new year. It must be the freezing cold and the wind that we've been subjected to that is depleting brain cells...or it could be I'm another year older and another year more absent minded. No, let's go with the cold and the wind. AaaNYway.... Races on tap for 2015 - signed up for and hope to sign up for.. 1. Phoenix Marathon: 2/28/2015 Mesa AZ. EXCELLENT race. Recap HERE. Net Time: [...]

By Joanne|2016-03-17T11:15:04-04:00February 20, 2015|Races, Running|Comments Off

Saturday Before TCS New York City Marathon 2014

What a weekend! A whirl wind and I’m not just talking about the outrageous weather on race day. Friday: We checked into the Waldorf Astoria. Why not make it REALLY good right?! Not much time before meeting family at Oceana Restaurant where I was scheduled to receive a personalized copy of Chef Pollinger’s new book School of Fish. On the way… Rockefeller Center We didn’t realize they offered skating prior to December. Guess we ought to visit more often. After a glass of wine at a wine bar close by, a lively chat with Adam from San Francisco, we arrived [...]

By Joanne|2014-11-04T18:58:12-05:00November 4, 2014|Races|3 Comments

Should I and Sweet Peppers with Mushrooms Topped with Egg

A bit of a dilemma going on in this head of mine. I’m signed up for the Syracuse Empire Marathon on Sunday. The weather isn’t looking very pretty for Sunday’s run but that’s the least of my concerns. I came away from Chicago feeling ready to go again. I’m not super woman it’s just that the plan was to run with Ted in his first marathon and give him any support he needed along the way. We ran at Ted’s speed which had to be very slow with walking breaks along the way. Ted insisted on completing his first marathon [...]

By Joanne|2013-10-18T14:39:33-04:00October 18, 2013|Quick Meals|2 Comments

Rochester Marathon 2013

It’s hard to believe that the completion of Rochester Arthritis Foundation Marathon was number 9 for me. It wasn’t my worst run, it wasn’t my best. It WAS my least favorite marathon. Ted and I drove to Rochester, close to a 3 hour drive, on Saturday. We found the “packet pickup” easily at Jubilee Center, about 3 miles from our hotel. Now I really don’t care about “bling” and all the goodies you get in a packet, they’re fun but not why I’m there. I DO care that if a T-shirt goes along with the bib, it’s available. It wasn’t. [...]

By Joanne|2013-09-24T14:44:45-04:00September 22, 2013|Races|7 Comments

Last 20 Miles Before The Series

Today I ran my last 20 mile long run before I begin my series of three marathons. Rochester on Sept. 22nd. I’m hoping my body is into it and will try to maintain a pace between the 3:40 and 3:45 pace. Chicago on Oct. 13th. Running with Ted in his first marathon. We expect to come in sometime under 5 hours but you know how the first marathon goes… we just want to finish. Syracuse Empire Marathon on Oct. 20th. This one is up in the air. If I’m not hurt and the body is willing, I’ll get to the [...]

By Joanne|2013-09-01T10:55:34-04:00September 1, 2013|Running|5 Comments