Raising Runners, Part 2

by Denise // 10 March, 2011 // Comments off

When Suncoast Running offered a children’s running class, I enrolled the girls. Over 6 weeks, Coach Lynn would teach the kids how to run a mile by demonstrating how to pace and the difference between a fast pace and an... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Races, Pounds and Pounding Down the Pancakes

by Denise // 8 March, 2011 // Comments off

Today is Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday, and my family celebrates the occasion by eating stacks of pancakes all day long. For years now, I’ve visited the girls’ classes to cook pancakes and afterwards,... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Races and 40 Miles

by Denise // 1 March, 2011 // Comments off

One night while we were hanging out with our friends John and Erika, I mentioned that I would be running 3 half marathons before my 40th birthday. John was quick to point out that the three do not quite equal... Continue reading →

I’m a Mom on the Run Again!

by Denise // 8 October, 2010 // Comments off

Well, I’m more of a wogging (walking/jogging) mom again. I was seven months pregnant the last time I ran and Wednesday was the first day I ran since the baby was born two months ago. So, technically it’s been over... Continue reading →

Getting Down to Bizniz

by Denise // 10 September, 2009 // Comments off

“Half Marathon training officially begins tomorrow. Bring it on,” read my running mommy friend’s status update on Facebook. Her status update startled me like a loud buzzing alarm clock waking me from a sound sleep. What the?! What... Continue reading →

Milestones Jewelry Giveaway

by Denise // 2 August, 2009 // Comments off

I am a sucker for sparkly things. If it shimmers or glimmers, chances are it will catch my eye. Perhaps, that’s the real reason behind all my running, because at the end of every race, I am given a shiny... Continue reading →

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