It was a really full weekend. We didn’t do anything momentous, but it still felt full! A/G had gymnastics and piano on Saturday, and between that and a long run (plus a random fun trip to Barnes + Noble) — that was pretty much…
BLP Ep #162: Planning-Adjacent: Tips to Help Tame Work Stress / Enjoy Your Work Days More
In this planning-adjacent episode timed especially for Labor Day, I share my favorite work tips, from strategizing to use vacation time well to creating an effective email strategy. (Also: avoid bad pens at all cost. Seriously!) As promised, I will also share the BLPA…
14 Weeks to Go This was my highest mileage week yet and I felt really good while running overall (except for Thursday!). (Just edited b/c I did have migraines and would not say I felt awesome overall, but while running things were positive.) M:…
I missed this! A & G are still doing 10 am Saturday gymnastics. I wasn’t entirely sure this would happen but it did! I did not register C this year because a) he wasn’t as into it and b) he is going to have…
1- If you commented yesterday, thank you. I greatly appreciate your wisdom, willingness to share + kindness — and even your tough love. Many things to think about + try. I will find a solution, one way or the other (or several ways). 2.…
Frustrating I had my 3rd migraine in a 7 day stretch yesterday. I once again did not have my medication at work (restocking my work bag now . . .) so I spent 5+ hours seeing patients and pretending everything was great while in…
The End of the Month, 10x OMG AUGUST. I have nothing objective to complain about except a) migraines and b) the weather. Literally nothing! There was nothing wrong with this month. There were epic highs, in fact! Glaciers! School started, overall successfully! Etc. But…
Marathon nutrition updates: I signed up for Meaghann Featherstun’s course and our ‘late fall half marathon cohort’ starts today though I will probably have to watch after the fact because I will be with all 3 kids at the orthodontist/dentist (I swear it seems…
BLP Ep #161: Hobonichi Release, Hobonichi-Inspired Planners, and Best Laid Plans Academy
Hobonichi Season! I don’t have designer bags. I have almost no jewelry. I have like 3 pairs of non-running shoes. But I DO have a collection of planner covers! And I love it. I actually had several covers (mostly the plain “Colors” covers) prior…
15 weeks until race day M: 7 mi with friends @ 9:26/mi average T: 8 mi with 6 x 30s strides at end. 10:10/mi average + 20 min strength for runners (Matt Wilpers / Peloton) W: 8.4 mi with speedwork! 10 x 2 min…