It’s raining it’s pouring the old man is snoring…. I wished it had either not rained all day yesterday or that I like the old man I could have taken the kind of nap that causes you to snore. I am sort of in a mini funk. I have gained weight since the marathon. I [...]
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May 2011
There is one race each year that I know no matter what I will be at. It is not one I run, but rather one I volunteer at. My loyalty to this race has allowed me to meet some of the coolest, down to earth, living running legends around. It happens at the beginning of [...]
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May 2011
I said it. They do. After a weekend of totally overeating I needed to run this morning. When I say overeating I do not mean the run of the mill oh-I-let-loose and ate a little too much. I mean I ate a disgusting amount of food this weekend. Part of it was from being tired [...]
[Continue reading...]Looking for a low-key 8K race that raises money for some good causes? Check out the DC Capital Striders 8K race on May 21, 2011 – It benefits Wounded Warrior Project, Back on My Feet, and High Cloud Foundation. The race is run on the C&O Canal Path. The same path I just ran the [...]
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May 2011
When my alarm went off this morning, I wanted to roll over, I wanted to go back to bed. I knew I wanted to run, but I also did not want to run. I was tired and honestly just did not even have the energy to find a sports bra and shorts. The thought of [...]
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May 2011
At Saucony we exist for runners. Runners inspire us, bring us new ideas, force us to be better. They drive our design and engineering. They keep us competitive. They keep us hungry. They keep us honest. Whether it’s in a conference room or out on a lunchtime run, we’re constantly talking about and arguing about our [...]
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May 2011
Shortly after my Boston Marathon 2011 post my grandmother asked my mother, Do you think Dorothy embellishes her stories, or is that how she really felt during the marathon? To which my mom replied, No Dorothy lives passionately, she does not see things how most do, her Boston story was dramatic because that is how [...]
[Continue reading...]I often hear people say they incline their treadmill at least 1% if not more when running indoors. Does this sound like you? They quote that the reason they do this is because if the treadmill is not inclined then it is not like running outside. In my opinion this is one of those ‘running myths’ [...]
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May 2011
Before I had a blog I’ll admit, I didn’t really understand them. They seemed time consuming and for what? Blogging has changed my life. It sounds like a dramatic statement, but it’s true. It can change your life too and possibly help you become a faster, more consistent or happier runner. How? Blogging and using sites [...]
[Continue reading...]Razzo Roo – Headbands for the “Sassy Sporty Gal” I consider myself the lucky recipient in the genetic gene pool of a rather large head. Before you comment and tell me NO mile posts you do not have a large head, please let me tell you that I wear the same size hat as my [...]
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May 2011
I often get asked if I believe in the long slow distance principle for long runs. I do. I typically run my long runs 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds slower than my goal race pace. As I have matured and learned more about the science behind running and long runs I now know [...]
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May 2011
6 Months ago today my belly was the size of a VERY large basketball, as I waited for my 3rd baby to be born. It was the happiest day of my life.[I have had three such days] 6 months ago today I was the happiest girl in the world as I got to hold my son’s [...]
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May 2011
Post Race Bliss Today I ran my first run back after the Potomac River Run Marathon. I took a full 6 days off from exercise of any type. 7 glorious, pain free miles today with my local running club. For the first couple of days of rest I welcomed the break. I did not have to [...]
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May 2011
…to my incredibly beautiful, talented, and loving mother. Thank you for never giving up on me and for always being my #1 fan. Thank you to the three little people who turned me into a mommy. I love all three of you more than I will ever be able to explain.
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May 2011
I’m a book worm. As a child my parents instilled a love of reading in me. One of the accomplishments of mine they are most proud is that I was able to read books by age 2. If you have a child you will understand how ridiculous this seems. My daughter will be 5 in [...]
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May 2011
I have been a fan of babywearing since Chloe[my 1st] was born. I crazy worry about the whole flat head thing that happens to babies when they are placed on their backs too often, so I try to carry them as much as possible[within reason]. Colton’s head looks like a bowling ball – this makes me smile. [...]
[Continue reading...]The only limits we have in life are those we place on ourselves. 13 days after Boston Marathon, wearing Bib #3, I ran my 3rd marathon this year in a time of 3:23:43. Good enough for 2nd place female and 15th overall. I’m in a state of pure bliss. Race recap to come!
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Apr 2011
Wish Amy luck as she races her 5th marathon this Sunday May 1st. Here’s wishing Amy lots of fast miles and a 26.2 PR! Name: Amy Shopkorn Age: 33 Location: Falls Church, VA Website: http://www.welcome-boston.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @welcometoboston Years Running: 10 (with a long break from racing from 2003-2008). Really, I’ve been running since middle school though [...]
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Apr 2011
The celebration of Miles’s 3rd year took place this year on Easter Sunday! Three years ago my first little man entered my life. My life has been immeasurably better ever since. Colton woke me up at 5am so I went for my first post Boston Marathon run. 8 lovely miles in perfect weather. It was a [...]
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Apr 2011
I had noticed that Daphne, our little Yorkie, had been wanting to inexplicably spend more time out in the back yard lately. The weather was not warm and sunny, like when she typically wants to be out for hours. I chalked it up to her being ‘strange’ and thought nothing more of it. Eric however [...]
[Continue reading...]Tears as usual….. In my early 20′s I had a major crush on Lance Armstrong. Not the type of crush that I wanted him to be MY husband, but the type of crush that I thought we could be friends. My best friend Claire and I talked about how we were cool girls, with great [...]
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Apr 2011
Waiting At The Start – Best Friends By mile 5 I knew I was in trouble……. I asked myself What do you do when you know something is wrong during a marathon, that there is a good possibility your body might fail you? While waiting in Athlete’s Village for the race start the wind was [...]
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Apr 2011
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Apr 2011
Mother & Daughter – Her 5th Boston Finish & My 2nd April 18, 2011. A day I will never forget. Physically and mentally the race turned into what would be the hardest marathon I have ever run. I ran my 15th marathon at the 115th running of Boston in a time of 3:30:58. I like to compare [...]
[Continue reading...]My flight to Boston leaves in less than 7 hours. I’m running around the house like a mad woman making sure I’ve packed everything for Baby C and I. I still can not believe that I will be running the BOSTON MARATHON 5 months after giving birth. I am so grateful and thankful for all [...]
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Apr 2011
Some of my favorites: Mile 1: Be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of age. Matthew 28:20 Mile 2: The Lord will work out his plans for my life. Psalm 138:8 Mile 3: I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as the mustard seed, [...]
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Apr 2011
There are few things when it comes to running that I think are mentally or physically harder than being a pregnant runner, being a nursing runner is one of them. Recently I got asked by another mommy runner, who will also be running Boston this Monday, how I handle running and nursing, and specifically what I [...]
[Continue reading...]National Marathon was the first time I’ve ever run with music during a race. I typically like to be present in the moment, but for this particular race I knew that I would need an extra little kick, some more pep in my step, to deal with the sleepless nights that come with having a [...]
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Apr 2011
A cupcake[or 2] does the body[and soul] good! Happy April 11th! Today is my birthday, one of my favorite days of the year!! That being said I can’t really remember a birthday I didn’t cry on. Sometimes it was obvious to others, other times I just did a quick little cry alone and was done [...]
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Runner, dreamer, marathoner x24, mommy of 3, Women's Running Magazine cover model, published writer, Saucony contributing blogger, running coach, and lover of all things running. I Run This Body. 
