I'm 35, one of three runners in my family. Although a law librarian by day, I now consider myself a runner because it is a big part of my life. I've been running for two years, and am trying to keep a good balance between my fitness, my work, and my time with my husband and family. For me, running keeps me centered and helps me to maintain a positive attitude, which isn't always the easiest thing to do.

As of now, my new goal is to run in the Peak Performance Marathon in Portland, ME, on October 5, 2008. I've decided to sign up with Team in Training, because if I'm going to do this, I'm also going to try to raise some money for a good cause.

I've also started a blog to keep myself motivated to keep it up. It's called Middle-of-the-Pack Girl, because that's where I run! I'm not out to win the race, but am out there to have some fun and feel good about myself. Running keeps me sane, and gives me something to focus on when I find myself getting stressed at work, etc. My mom thinks all the runners in our family are crazy, but she's supportive as is my little brother, one of, if not the most positive person I've ever met in this world. I'm hoping to run the entire marathon, and hopefully finish within 4-4:20. Wish me luck!

Oh, and I've love to run the 3.5 mile Run for Women on Mother's Day this year, as well as the Tufts 10K for Women in Boston in October this year. Other than that, I'm not sure what my other races will be, but I'm open to suggestions!

:-)

My Lounge Favorites

• Know-How Advice: If you are traveling and need a route  
• Know-How Advice: Running Quotes  
• Know-How Advice: Shoe Guide Site  

I do not have any running logs yet.

Middle-of-the-Pack Girl

Latest from my blog...

• Tired workout this evening. Olympics-obsessed.
• The return of the dreaded snailpipe.
• 16 Miler, done!
• Some days, or some weeks, you are just not meant to get in all your workouts.