Number of 2012 goals that I set for myself in 2011: 2 (find a new job; run a half marathon) Number accomplished: 1 (guess which?) x 2 (NYC Half, More Women’s Half) Number of races registered for: 11 Number of races I actually ran: 9 (I missed two: one because I was sick; one because […]
Monthly Archives: December 2012
I haven’t written daily updates of my progress in Runner’s World 2012 Holiday Running Streak on the blog. I have been tweeting my runs daily, and plan to write a full post on the streak once it has ended. But today, on Day 37 of the streak, I have a few things to share. I […]
If I had to make a Top Ten list of things that I find frustrating about my profession, this one would have to make the top three. Everyone always wants to know where you went to school. I’m not talking about being asked on a job application, in an interview, or even when meeting with […]
Remember a few weeks ago, when I recommended eight excellent Chanukah gifts for runners? Well, I decided to treat myself to the silver foam roller from OPTP. Much to my surprise, it arrived very quickly, despite the holiday shipping rush. I was so excited to see it leaning against my door when I returned home […]
El Profesor is a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy. He loves potatoes in all forms, but is trying to eat healthfully and looks for ways to reduce his consumption of the french fried variety. This recipe offers the crunch and flavor of classic french fries, but at a substantial reduction in fat and calories. Spicy Roasted […]
Last Friday I received an email from my friend Susan – entirely out of the blue – telling me that she had just given notice to her firm and would be taking a new position as a non-practicing attorney. She offered to submit my resume to replace her in her current position. I was flattered […]
I would like to say that so many readers have asked me what a typical day is like for me, and how I juggle my days as a runner, writer, and lawyer. That’s not the case. In fact, no one has asked. Given that, this post is probably more for me than it is for […]
On Saturday, I raced my first 15K. I loved the distance. It was much more challenging than a 10K, but didn’t require nearly as much training and preparation as a half marathon. I think that I would prepare similarly for a winter 10K as I did in the days leading up to this race, however […]
On Saturday, I ran the Ted Corbitt Classic, a 15K in Central Park. Although I do much of my training in Central Park, the route of this race is different from my usual training route. In the weeks leading up to the race, I ran several of my training runs on portions of the course; […]
I remember that at the start line of my first half marathon I had only one goal: Finish. My goal at every race since has been different: Finish faster. I am running a 15K on Saturday. It will be the longest race that I have run since my most recent half marathon in April. My […]
Rachel On and On 