So you think I can dance?

Boston, in all of it's Spring time glory, was a magnificent; blue skies and a crisp New England air that always spurs a feeling of nostalgia. I LOVE Boston!!.. and more specifically, running in Boston. However, what I don't like (or appreciate) is when my nagging hamstring pain disrupts my (close to spiritual) time spent running on the Charles river. As I barely made it through my four mile yesterday, I thought what could I have done to make my leg hurt this badly again?
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Suddenly, a light bulb went off!!! Visions of what can only be described as an "unruly" Saturday night dance party came flooding into my memory. For some strange reason these memories were repressed during my agonizing Sunday recovery. And it wasn't until documentation (in the form of a Kodak picture gallery) of the night's debauchery surfaced that I really was able to put my finger on the source of this recent increase in pain.
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Must I now do away with the other main joy in my life? Must I hang up my dancing shoes too? Oh,... I just won't do it! And anyone who knows me in the least will also know... that it's just NOT possible! As the amazing Patrick Swayze once said, "Nobody puts baby in a corner". Did I really just quote Patrick Swayze in reference to my uncontrollable addiction to dancing. Why yes, yes, I did!

And as I have said now a few times over, regardless of pain, this chick will continue to Run (and DANCE) on! :)

BEAR IT ALL!

I don't know if anyone saw the Grey's Anatomy premiere last Thursday. I can't tell you how many times I gagged watching it! It was gross, but GREAT! Well, I might be the only one who still watches that show, but I couldn't help bringing it up since one of the main story lines has to do with a bear attack (or in the Grey's episode, the ugly aftermath). Coincidentally, the interview below by Runners World is with Johan Otter, marathon runner and bear attack survivor! However his is a story with a triumphant outcome. And darn straight you better believe that being a runner helped Johan survive!

I hope that no one reading this ever finds themselves in such an awful situation. But in our own little way, we're all survivors! Of course we are, we have to be, it's what keeps us coming back for more!

Keep on surviving my dear runner friends.. and stay safe! :)





3:30.. not too shabby. Great Job Johan!

Get Pumped for Boston 2008!!!

I can't make it up to Boston this weekend, but best of luck to all of our Boston 2008 competitors this weekend!! Rock it out!! :)

Here's a short course preview to get you psyched for the big event:

The Women's Olympic Marathon Trials

Here's a little more info on the Women's Olympic Trials from an Active. com article, Boston to Beijing: The 2008 Women's Olympic Marathon Trials .

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I was shocked to read that Joan Samuelson is scheduled to run this year. I mean 50yrs old and she's still got it!! ... and predicted to turn out quite a solid performace to boot! Simply amazing!!

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I'm still not sure if I'll be able to swing the trip up in two weeks, but I'm trying to figure out a way to make it happen!

"I Love that dirty water....

Oh, oh Boston you're my home!"

Ok, so Boston really isn't my home (anymore), but this weekend I came up here to visit my best friend. I try to visit her at least 3-4 times each year, however I'd be lying if I said that a BIG part of me doesn't get overwhelmingly excited just for the opportunity to run on the Charles River. Don't get me wrong, I love my best friend, but I also have quite an affinity for the streets of Boston and the Charles River loop.

I lived in Boston from 2002-2004 for grad school and during that time I did quite a bit of running as I was training for my first and second marathons. This city is wonderfully run-able and any runner who visits and doesn't take advantage of exploring it by strappin' on their shoes and heading out for some decent mileage is just foolish!!


Today's Workout: 45mins (out and back along the Charles River-Cambridge side to Boston, over the Mass. Ave Bridge, 4x 20sec striders, core work (from below...yes!))