21stCenturyMom

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About Me

I found myself at the age of 38 the single full time working mother of 3 small children. I took up running because I figured I could get the biggest benefit in the least amount of time. Swearing never to run a marathon I found myself going out for a 4 - 6 mile run several times a week. I ran my first marathon 6 years later. Five years after that I ran another and then the next year another. Then I got bit by the triathlon bug so now I split my time between running, swimming and cycling. This year I think I'll run another marathon. And next year - who knows?

My Posts

• Running in The Wee Hours

  We all have our preferences for what to do between the hours of 2 and 4 in the morning. This... 

• It’s Boston Marathon Time!

  Congratulations and Best of Luck to everyone who is running the Boston Marathon on Monday April... 

• Inspirational Link: Runner Gets Homeless on Track

  Here’s a terrific story about how Anne Mahlum of Philadephia, Pennsylvania is making... 

• You’re Never Too Old – Running at 101

  So you’re feeling old and tired and like maybe you should hang up the running shoes.... 

• When The Sun Comes Up

  An old African proverb says…… AKPC_IDS += "1494,"; Read More →

• World Harmony Run

  I had not heard of the World Harmony Run until I went looking for some good video and when... 

• Running is Fun At Any Age

  I want to be just like these people when I grow up. Especially the guy AKPC_IDS += "1456,"; Read More →

• The Boston Marathon – Time Machine

  This remarkable film clip shows Bill Rodger’s 1979 Boston Marathon win AKPC_IDS += "1445,"; Read More →

• Mt. Cameroon Race of Hope – Conquering a Volcano

  The Mt. Cameroon Race of Hope pits runner against elevation, loose volcanic rock. 50 degree... 

• No Excuses!

  I always feel a little apologetic when I use a professionally produced commercial as the inspirational... 

• Don’t Surrender – Conquer!! Snowshoe Racing

  I have been wistfully wishing for spring but chances are if you live where it’s cold... 

• The Spirit of the Marathon – January 24, 2008

  There is a one day showing of the movie The Spirit of the Marathon on January 24, 2008. It... 

• Western States 100

  The Western States 100 which takes runners from Squaw Valley California to Auburn, over the... 

• Just Run!

  I went looking for a great New Year’s running video and found several that showed people... 

• A Little Christmas Cheer

  This has nothing to do with running but that’s no excuse for you to go off plan. AKPC_IDS... 

• Strength Training for the Off Season

  Some of us *cough* are not out runnning as often as we should be because it’s cold. ... 

• Run Santa, Run!

  What happens in Vegas does not always stay in Vegas. Sometimes it ends up on You Tube. Where... 

• It’s That Time of Year, Again!

  It’s that time of year when it’s dark in the morning and it’s dark in the... 

• Turkey Trot

  Did you manage to get out and do a Turkey Trot on Thursday as a pre-emptive strike against... 

• A Day To Remember

  Today is dedicated to Ryan Shay who died while running in the Olympic Trials in New York City.... 

• Running is Good For Everyone

  Last week we featured a documentary that was produced in conjunction with the Achilles Track... 

• The Long Road – NYC Marathon

  This post is a tribute to all of the members of the RBF who are heading to Staten Island early... 

• Nike Women’s Marathon and Half Marathon

  On Sunday I will cut short a weekend of debauchery and beach walking to toe the line at the... 

• It’s Kona Time!

  Today is the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. For triathletes this is our Boston... 

• Haile Gebrselassie Sets New World Marathon Record

  Yes I know, Mark beat me to the headline but really, can you sing the praises of a 2:04:26...