Mental & Physical Obstacles
Yesterday was a BIG day. It started off with my 18 mile run… which I now think may have been closer to 16.5-17 miles (which is still pretty great). I’m not sure how I miscalculated the distance, I...
View ArticleFalling Flurries
As snow flurries fall to the ground this chilly 19 degree morning, I am sitting snug as a bug in our heated home. When it gets this cold outside I always think about the stray cats and dogs that have...
View ArticleCome Rain, Sleet or Snow! WW #37
WW #37 – 144.4 My feet are officially healed! I went for a 5.5 mile run yesterday afternoon, then a 4.2 mile run this morning with no problems. It was definitely the laces. The trick where you curl...
View ArticleThe Chicken Story
If you are new to The Jen West Quest, please read about Mike’s year-end goals here! _______________________________________________________________ So, if you’ve been following my progress over the...
View ArticleRachael Ray Book Signing!
Have you ever been afraid of accidentally deleting something important off of your camera before getting the chance to upload it? Well, that happened to me last night. While trying to view the video...
View ArticleBorn to Run
I’ve enlisted Mike to help me stay the course this weekend. After several glasses of champagne last night at my sister’s holiday party in Columbus, GA, I thought it would be funny to tease him by...
View ArticleA few of my favorite things…
What would I do without a space heater & hazelnut decaf coffee on a chilly Monday morning? This week is already starting off on a high note, and I can feel Christmas just around the corner. I...
View ArticleMerry Christmas Eve!
HAPPY Christmas Eve to those who celebrate! For everyone else, happy December 24th! ;) Today I’m taking advantage of the sunny weather and knocking out my long run before the weekend. I WILL do 20...
View ArticleJulie & Julia, Doogie & Jen
Merry Christmas!! :) Yesterday while on my 20 mile long run I listened to half of Julie & Julia via book on tape. It was my first time to listen to a book while running, and while I don’t think...
View ArticleA Christmas Pizza Story
Christmas was WONDERFUL up until last night when my dad and I & got into a fight over a Chicago style pizza. Everyone was so tired… doing a whole lot of nothin’ in tight quarters for over 24 hours...
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