13.1 Ramblin' Rose Charlotte Test Route

Workout Wifey: 13.1 Ramblin' Rose Charlotte Test Route: I was supposed to run 12 miles last Wednesday but I decided to run 13.1 instead. The Ramblin' Rose Charlotte half marathon is September 29t...

In the Search for Shade...Tempo Run Fail

Workout Wifey: In the Search for Shade...Tempo Run Fail: Tuesday was an easy day of stretching. It was Wednesday that posed a problem for me. After dropping my son off at summer camp, it was almo...

Working out with Coach "Hard Work"

Workout Wifey: Working out with Coach "Hard Work": So Wednesday was speed training & weights. The workout was abbreviated since my son's summer camp program has ended. We had a play date with...

My very first 10k

Workout Wifey: My very first 10k: The night before the race, I was so excited I couldn't sleep. I got a total of 5 hrs rest before heading to the kitchen for my pre run break...

10k Ready!

Workout Wifey: 10k Ready!: I'm all ready! I got my bib, pinned it onto my shirt & laid out my running necessities. All I have to do is wake up, wash up, get dressed an...

10-day Training Schedule

Workout Wifey: 10-day Training Schedule: After my 11 mile long run, I'd been feeling run down. I seriously contemplated ceasing half marathon training. I really felt like I wasn't r...

10k Preparation

Workout Wifey: 10k Preparation: I decided not to run 11 miles on Saturday. My very first 10k is the following week so I'm going to spend the week doing short runs, yoga and...

Run Safely

Workout Wifey: Run Safely: Earlier this week, two of my running buddies were struck by an SUV. They were discharged from the hospital the same day. One was sore all ov...

August Training Schedule

Workout Wifey: August Training Schedule: With regards to race training, I've been "winging it". I've been reading a myriad of articles and tried to incorporate it all (the long run,...

Run Wifey Run!

Workout Wifey: Run Wifey Run!: As of April 2012, I developed a love for running. I joined Black Girls Run! in Charlotte, NC and participated in my first group run April 1...