Whidbey Island Marathon Expo

I'm heading up to Whidbey Island tomorrow for the marathon expo. This will be my third, possibly my 4th year there. It's a smaller event in a wonderfully scenic location. The expo is a more personal experience. I have met a lot of great runners and I'm looking forward to seeing fellow vendors that I've met there in the past. www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com

I Can Run Again!

I'm thrilled to have completed a 3 mile run this morning. Running this past month has been difficult. The backs of my legs have not been recovering quickly from the excellent downhill skiing weekends. I fretted about never feeling like running again. It will take awhile to get my mileage and (gasp) my speed back up but I'm just glad to be outside and running again.

Napping with the cat

There's nothing like a Saturday run followed by a long nap with the cat at my feet. I've been skiing every weekend this winter and I've missed the run and nap ritual. My cat told me she missed it too.

Walking for Wine

Just got back from The Cask, local wine bar in my neighborhood. They have a fine selection of wines by the glass and beers. Having The Joe Ross band playing most Thursday evenings with the fabulous Ronnie Pierce is a plus. I love being able to walk to the bar (15 minutes) from home. Of course, I'm wearing my sport wallet!

Under a cloud

Ugh, I feel like there is a cloud hanging over my head today. Ever have one of those days? I don't know whether to blame the weather--it is actually very cloudy, wet and gray today. Or, If I'm just in a funk today. I'm heading off to pilates and hopefully that will cure the blahs.

Lift Pass Holder

Figured out another use for the multipurpose sport wallet. Keep your ski lift pass in your sport wallet. No need to worry about having it fall out of your pocket or leaving it behind in your other jacket. I take off my sport wallet at the end of the day with the pass intact and put it right back on the following weekend. Very helpful for forgetful me! p.s. this works for ski areas with RFID (radio frequency) systems.

Still hurting

I experience 2 epic days of skiing last Saturday and Sunday at Crystal Mountain. Deep powder skiing on Saturday and Sunday must've killed my legs. I am STILL tired. An attempt at running this evening turned into a slow slog walking back uphill. I am definitely experiencing slower recoveries. Why?