Running Tools: hair management

Running Tools: hair management
Just a short plug today for  Bondi Bands.    I've tried hats, Goody elastic bands, bandanas, barettes, stretchy narrow headbands.  None of them work very well.  Bondi Bands are stretchy, wide, made from moisture-wicking...

Channeling my inner 'chasqui'

Channeling my inner 'chasqui'
Everyone has heard of the once mighty Incan empire.  What you may not be familiar with, is the chasquis.  Chasqui, in quechua, means “he who receives and gives”, which can be a loose definition of a modern relay runner.  These were...

Team Names for your Disney Half or Full Marathon

Team Names for your Disney Half or Full Marathon
So our team name for the 2013 Disney Princess HM is "Disney Bride and Groom".   I didn't fully understand the benefits of running in a two person team, but seemed like a good option when that question came up during registration.  DG...

40 is the new 30? Um… Not really. Getting Old Sucks.

40 is the new 30?  Um… Not really.  Getting  Old Sucks.
DG began running before our wedding, so a little over 10 months ago.  He has dropped over 55 pounds and looks terrific.  He also gets very antsy and easily annoyed if he doesn’t get his workout in.  So I may not have a cuddly couch...

Eye on the prize.

Eye on the prize.
I will be honest.  I signed up for the Princess Half Marathon because of the bags.  Yep.  Gorgeous, ain’t it? And only available in limited quantities at the expo. I started running again about a month ago, after about...