Things have been humming along here at the Porath household. First, a training update, since I’ve been neglecting updates here: Like I said in my last post, I’ve turned a new leaf and have found “that spark” again. There is NOTHING better than feeling motivated like this, knowing you’re chasing something crazy, and getting after…
First thing first: We bought a car last night! I am SO excited about it: it’s a 2012 Prius Four with just 12k miles. It’s in pristine condition – just like new. It took a lot of research (and patience on my part!), but I am really happy we put all of the work we…
An overdue update! Let’s start with life updates, since that’s more fun than describing training miles 🙂 Life updates: Nate finished his awesome Nordic ski season with a 51st finish at the American Birkiebeiner! He has had a great season, as recapped here. Other than that, not much has been going on in our house……
This week had been a good week for training! Mostly because it’s been above 30 degrees for the last three days. SO EXCITING!!!! I’ve skied the last 2 days with Craig, and added a run on top of my ski today (no idea how long, I’m no longer running with a watch). I was wet,…
Instead of Motivation Monday, I’m bringing you an overdue training update! I’m to the point in my training cycle where I’m staring to see ups and downs – yeah!! Per my last post, the beginning of last week was rough. See the details here :). After taking a day off after those rough days, things…
I am obviously over-exaggerating, but I can’t help but reference a great children’s book! It’s the children’s librarian in me (high school job – LOVED it!) 🙂 Exaggerating or not, Monday and Tuesday were given to me to challenge my resolve. Monday I met up with Brian at Anytime Fitness to do a 9 mile…