Author: laura

You’ve been on a diet before, right?  And maybe it worked?  Or maybe it didn’t?  Or maybe it did, and then it didn’t?  Or perhaps – like me – you’ve had so many false starts …

I spent the first week of January lusting after a beautiful bike in my local bike shop.  It truly was a work of art, fit me perfectly, and was like a belated Christmas gift, all …

Like a good chunk of America, I watch The Biggest Loser.  To me it’s this fascinating mix of not-quite-reality reality TV.  It’s also my guilty pleasure – I suppose it’s human nature to a certain …

You know how the old saying goes… the view only changes if you’re the lead dog. I’m not actually sure what that has to do with anything that’s on my mind, but that’s what I …

Welcome to 2009!  Time for starting new things, resolutions and all that jazz, right? But before plunging headlong into the new year, a quick training look back on 2008… 135hr 38m 36s on my bike, …

This Christmas, I received a bracelet (because – as previously mentioned – I’ve been a good girl this year!).  A bracelet that has this saying engraved on it:  Celebrate Small Victories. And it occurred to …

Merry Christmas to everyone (or everyone who reads this… so, Merry Christmas, you two!). Here’s wishing you everything you want on Christmas, whether it’s a 5k PR, or a slice of si:)lence amidst the chaos, …

It’s (officially) winter here! It wasn’t official a few days ago (though you might not have known it), but now it’s come around, full force. First, a little snow.  Then a LOT of snow.  Blizzard! …

Yes, I’ve made my decision:  no marathon.  At least not this January and not in Phoenix.  So, let the off-season begin! Despite being relieved with the decision — it certainly is much easier to not …