Awaiting Sandy....

Here in Massachusetts, we're not anticipating the actual Hurricane to hit us. Instead we're waiting for the winds to take out our power. The 60 mile wind gusts are expected to create a lot of damage for new england, and I'm hoping we don't have a repeat of last year.

Do you remember that crazy Halloween blizzard which left me without power for 7 nights??

Read about my wonderful week HERE & HERE & learn my advice on how to survive without power for 7 nights. 

What is with mother nature?

The blizzard almost exactly a year ago

Hurricane Irene was a year in August

And that awesome Tornado a year ago in June (Read about it HERE)

Seriously what else weather related can be thrown our way?

We have the water and pantry stocked. I think I might snap if I have to go another 7 nights without power. Wish me luck!!

Riding with The Running Green Girl!

This past weekend was a washout for workouts. I spent the entire weekend working, with a quick trip to Boston saturday night for the Sox game. I had no time or drive to get any run, ride, or anything in. So when I had a day off today, I couldn't wait to work it out!!

First up was 5am bootcamp. A combo of ladderwork, slamballs, TRX rip trainers, battle rope running, and band rows. Home for a quick shower, then got the car packed to  drive to Simsbury, CT to meet up with The Running Green Girl as she completed the last day of her Tour DaVita!

I managed to find a big parking lot near the bike trail fairly easily. Soon I saw Mary's green handlebars cruising by, and I went running toward her with a Dunkin Donuts Boston Creme.

It was a drizzly morning to start off with, and the rain picked up as we went along.  It was so nice to ride with Mary, she is such a bubbly, fun girl! We chatted about races, running, biking, and blogging, and soon enough we were at mile 10. We took a quick photo, then I wished her good luck on the remaining 90 miles & started my trek back to the car.

10 miles done!

The rain picked up heavier, and I was getting soaked and filthy. I went as fast as I could to make it back to my car. I wished I had brought the bike rack for the car, because my back seat is now a filthy mess. My Jersey didn't look much better either...

Do you like my pretty new HMF jersey?

You know I went home and had a Panera breakfast sandwich!