Category Archives: weather

Race Prep: What to pack when running with kid(s)

Posted on September 14, 2012 by

Well, we’re all set here in the RKR household for tomorrows RUN FOR GREEN race.  Riley’s asleep, i’m procrastinating from going to bed (as usual), my clothes (and Riley’s) are laid out and our bag is packed. Luckily we’re just … Continue reading →

Posted in Races, Riley-Boo, Running, weather | 1 Comment

10 Running Related Personal Questions

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

I was just reading through my Google Reader when I came across Susans‘ post titled, “10 Running Related Personal Questions“.  I love a good list, especially when it’s running related.  I couldn’t wait to respond with my own answers, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothes, Races, Running, weather | 17 Comments

‘NC Half Marathon at Charlotte Motor Speedway’ Race Recap

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

What a day, what a day. Rather than beginning when my alarm went off at 5am, it started a bit earlier when I woke up to hail pounding our windows.  Awesome!  Not really. Lucky for me, the weather changed to overcast … Continue reading →

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Race Update

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

I actually slept okay, but woke up at 4am feeling the need to tweet this: Grrr.  The hail pounding on our windows woke up Riley, too.  Luckily she is just like Mommy, who listened for 5 minutes then fell back … Continue reading →

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Race Prep & the Expo

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

REST.  Glorious rest! That is what my race prep has consisted of.  While I had planned to take off yesterday and today, Thursday got thrown in the mix too, but not purposely.  Normally I would probably freak out about this … Continue reading →

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An Adjusted Plan.

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

I just got back from a quick 2 mile run (7:10 pace) and let me tell you, it is GORGEOUS here in NC!  Not a cloud in the sky & 81 degrees.  I’ll take it any day. After this past … Continue reading →

Posted in Races, Running, Spinning, weather, Yoga | 2 Comments

Columbia, SC Famously Hot Half Marathon ~ Weekend in Review

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

My step-sister, Lisa, and I had a lot of fun checking out Columbia, SC over race weekend last week.  We knew it was going to be good once we saw that the temps were expected to be in the upper-70′s, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Races, Running, Travel, Uncategorized, weather | 3 Comments

Update.

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

Phew. It has been a busy week up in here! Last week my sister was in town with her husband and 2 kids.  They left on Tuesday afternoon, then my step-sister got into town Tuesday evening.  We’ve got a quick … Continue reading →

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Ready for the Weekend

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

It feels like Friday.  Maybe it was just the gorgeous weather we had in the greater Charlotte area today that gave it that relaxed feeling, making me ready for the weekend. It started with a 6 mile run this morning. … Continue reading →

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5 day (workout) forecast

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

I love when the weather plays perfectly into my workout schedule. Today: PERFECT ~ A lunchtime run of (hopefully) 6 miles WED: RAIN ~ teach Spinning & Yoga classes- indoor workouts! THURS: WARM ~ Another midday run FRI: not bad, … Continue reading →

Posted in How to Spot a Runner, Running, weather, Workouts | 2 Comments